Breast & Chest Therapeutic Massage Training

Join in this learning space guided by Cara Sether, Licensed Midwife and Licesend Massage Therapist as we learn the fundamentals of breast and chest massage. This course is intended for Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs) — for direct application of breast massage techniques with clients; Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs, CLCs) — for supporting clients with engorgement, ductal narrowing, and milk flow; and Nurses (RNs, LPNs) — for clinical and postpartum care contexts. This class is foundational to a Breast & Chest series. In this course we are working primarily with healthy breast tissue.

In this 1-day (8-hr) training we will cover the following fundamentals and hands-on skills:

❋ Anatomy & Physiology

Breast anatomy and physiology

Chest, shoulder, and upper back anatomy

Fascial relationships

Lymphatic pathways

Normal tissue variation

❋ Clinical Foundations

Contraindications

Pathology recognition

Scope of practice

Professional draping

Trauma-informed communication

Informed consent

❋ Hands-On Techniques

Supine techniques

Side-lying techniques

Semi-reclined positioning

Client positioning

Body mechanics

Self breast massage instruction

❋ Common Breast Concerns

Lactation support

Narrowed ductal pain

Breast tenderness

Supporting lymphatic flow

Scar tissue from breast procedures

Chest tension and mobility

Please note: This training does not cover techniques for breast cancer care, mastectomy rehabilitation, or lymph node surgery recovery.

** If you do not hold any of the previously mentioned pracitoner licenses and want to learn more about your body and ways to approach breast and chest health, please email me at nurturabody@gmail.com and stay tuned for futher classes.