UNDERSTAND THE SCIENCE BEHIND SCAR TISSUE & WOUND HEALING

Build practical skills for working safely with scar tissue and post-operative clients.

2-Day In-Person Course for Massage Therapists

October 30–31, 2026 | Naramata, British Columbia, Canada

Join us for an immersive, hands-on learning experience designed to deepen your understanding of scar tissue and wound healing while building practical skills you can confidently apply in your practice.

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WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM THIS COURSE:

An evidence-informed understanding of scar tissue formation, wound healing, and the factors that affect recovery
Practical techniques for assessing and working with different types of scar tissue
Hands-on practice with guided instruction and feedback
Greater confidence adapting your approach to each client’s needs, comfort, and stage of healing
A deeper understanding of how scar tissue may affect mobility, sensation, pain, and function
Trauma-aware and consent-based approaches for working with post-operative clients
Skills you can immediately begin integrating into your massage therapy practice
A supportive learning environment where you can ask questions, practise techniques, and connect with other massage therapists

PROGRAM DETAILS

This program is part of our larger 10-day In-Person Comprehensive Training Retreat (click to know more about the full retreat)

This in-person course is designed to help massage therapists better understand scar tissue and wound healing while developing practical, evidence-informed techniques for working safely and effectively with post-operative clients.

Through a combination of theory, demonstrations, and supervised hands-on practice, you will strengthen your clinical reasoning and build confidence adapting your work to the individual needs of each client.

COURSE CURRICULUM:

THEORY:

Anatomy and physiology of the skin and connective tissue
The stages of wound healing
Scar tissue formation and maturation
Factors that may influence healing and recovery
Common scar tissue presentations and complications
Clinical considerations, precautions, and contraindications

PRACTICAL:

Visual and hands-on scar tissue assessment
Evidence-informed scar tissue techniques
Adapting pressure and treatment approaches
Supporting mobility, comfort, and function
Trauma-aware communication and informed consent
Guided hands-on practice and instructor feedback

COURSE LOGISTICS:

Dates: October 30–31, 2026
Location: Naramata, British Columbia, Canada
Training: Two full days of in-person instruction
Instruction Hours: 16 hours
Food: Lunch, dinner, and snacks are included on both course days
Breakfast: Not included
Accommodation: Not included
Transportation: Not included

Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation, breakfast, and transportation to and from the course location.

IN-PERSON COURSE DETAILS

Your registration includes two full days of immersive, hands-on learning in a supportive, community-based environment.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Two-day, in-person Science of Scar Tissue course
16 hours of instruction
Evidence-informed theory and demonstrations
Supervised hands-on practice
Digital course handbook
Lunch, dinner, and snacks on both course days
Closing wrap-up celebration
A supportive learning experience with other massage therapists

FOOD:

Lunch, dinner, and snacks will be provided on both course days.

We can accommodate common dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free options. Participants will be asked to submit their dietary information before the course.

Breakfast is not included.

WRAP UP PARTY:

Your registration includes a closing wrap-up party where we will celebrate the learning, connections, and experiences shared throughout the course.

ACCOMMODATION:

Accommodation is not included. Participants are responsible for booking their own accommodation for the duration of their stay.

We recommend booking early, as availability in and around Naramata may be limited.

TRANSPORTATION:

Transportation is not included. Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel to and from Naramata and the course location.

COURSE INVESTMENT:

Your registration includes the complete two-day Science of Scar Tissue course, hands-on instruction, course materials, meals and snacks during both training days, and the closing wrap-up celebration.

$778 CAD + GST

Accommodation, breakfast, and transportation are not included.

A BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY TO LEARN WITH

Learn alongside massage therapists who share your commitment to providing safe, thoughtful, and evidence-informed post-operative care.This in-person experience gives you the opportunity to practise, ask questions, receive guidance, and build meaningful professional connections.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS!

This course features two seasoned instructors!

We each come with a unique perspective, clinical expertise and combined love of "nerding out" which blend well for enhanced discussion-based learning 💕

ERYN PRICE RMT

Eryn has been in the healing arts for about 25 years, 12 of which have been in massage therapy. She has been instructing for over a decade and is passionate about bringing resources to underserved people. A firm believer in people's capacity to cultivate resilience, she founded The Mastectomy Guide to support both patients and massage therapists navigating the impactful breast and chest surgery process.

CATHY RYAN RMT

Cathy has been a long-time RMT in British Columbia, Canada and practicing for 32 years. She is the co-author of the textbook "Traumatic Scar Tissue Management" along with Nancy Keeney-Smith LMT. Cathy speaks all over the North American continent at conferences and symposiums, and has a passion for fascia and connective tissue.

BECOME A SKILLED POST-OPERATIVE MASSAGE THERAPIST

Build your understanding of scar tissue and wound healing while developing practical skills you can confidently bring into your massage therapy practice.

October 30–31, 2026 | Naramata, BC

GET THE FULL TEXTBOOK!

If you're serious about wanting to learn to work with scar tissue, then getting this textbook by one of the "Science of Scar Tissue" co-instructors, will set you up on the right track.

Click the button below to order.

Hot Tip! purchase the Science of Scar Tissue course first, where you'll get a 20% off coupon in your course confirmation email; then come back and order this text from this page!

PLEASE NOTE: This textbook is NOT the student handbook associated with this course. It is a stand alone textbook created prior to this Science of Scar Tissue course, co-authored by one of our course instructors, Cathy Ryan RMT. It is not required for the course, but offered for those of you who love to nerd out with more information!

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