Breast and Chest Massage Therapy

Breast and Chest Massage Therapy

with Pam Fichtner, RMT/CDT

Time: 9:00 to 5:00, Sat and Sun (1 hour for lunch)

Location: MTAS office- #22- 1738 Quebec Avenue, Saskatoon

To Register: Email Pam Fichtner at sephira@sasktel.net

• WHY? Breast and Chest Massage Therapy is used to maintain and promote healthy breast tissue as well as a recovery treatment. It can reduce sensitivity and pain, decrease muscle tension in the area, improve upper body range of motion, and reduce scar tissue. Specific areas when it is indicated are: General Breast and Chest Health, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding issues, Breast Reduction, Breast Enlargement, Implants/Explants, Breast Cancer- Pre/Post surgery- Lumpectomy and Mastectomy, Breast Reconstruction and Gender Affirming Top Surgery.
• HOW? It consists of specific techniques applied to the soft tissue of the breast or chest area to increase blood and lymphatic flow, which will be explained and applied in class.
• WHO? All clients are indicated to receive breast and chest massage therapy- women, non-binary and trans people and men who feel they can benefit from it. Also, in all age stages of life- youth, mothers, midlife and elders and different populations- menstruating women, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, breast cancer clients and people in recovery from Gender-affirming Top surgery.
• WHEN? Indications- reduce pain, inflammation, swelling, increase movement etc
• WHAT? Basic Techniques- massage therapy, lymphatic drainage- basic techniques, scar tissue release, home care and educational material on breast health
• WHERE? It can be provided in massage therapy treatment rooms, at a client’s home or in the hospital or care home.

The class includes:

• Anatomy and Physiology Review
• Therapeutic Relationship Importance-trauma informed
• Benefits vs Risks, Indications and Contraindications
• Benign and Cancer-related conditions
• Clinical Applications of Breast Massage Therapy
• Scenarios and Case Studies
• Home Care
• Breast Health Educational Material

Pam Fichtner, RMT, has been practising for over 25 years, with a focus on women’s health, in particular, breast massage therapy and breast health education. She loves teaching this class and sharing her knowledge with students. The material has been updated and will be sent in a new format with modules to read ahead of time. Go to the new website, sephirahealing.ca for more information about Pam and her classes.

Cost: $520 plus $26 GST= $546. All payment types and payment plans accepted.

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