Postsurgical Scar Tissue Management with Cathy Ryan, CMT
In this two-day workshop, instructor and scar tissue expert, Cathy Ryan, takes you through the science of scar tissue formation and the impact of manual therapy on scar tissue.
This class will give you the science and confidence you need to support your own critical thinking and session planning skills, along with the opportunity for hands-on practice with scar patients. Space is limited. Don’t wait to enroll!
Postsurgical Scar Tissue Management with Cathy Ryan, CMT – May 20-21, 2027
Date: Thursday, May 20, 2027-Friday, May 21, 2027
Time: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., both days
Scar tissue can cause pain, lead to negative body image and body shame, limit function and inhibit range of motion, and have a negative impact on mental health and quality of life.
Scar tissue puts us back together after injury, surgery etc. Scars don’t have to be problematic, but if the mechanisms that form scars go awry, the results can be painful and debilitating. What is going on in there and what can our hands do about it?
In this class, we will answer those questions. We will explore the process of wound healing and scar formation and dive into how massage therapy can influence better healing outcomes and facilitate productive changes after scars have formed.
Science/evidence is Cathy’s jam, so there will be science…and a healthy dose of heart, humor, and hands-on!
Number of CE Units: 16 contact hours (NCBTMB approved)
Course Tuition: $600.00
Prerequisite:
This course is designed for massage therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and any healthcare provider who uses manual therapy in their practice. Feel free to contact us directly about prerequisites or course content.
About the Instructor:
Catherine Ryan is a CMTBC Reg. Massage Therapist dedicated to patient-centered care, evidence informed practices and life-long learning. Over her 30+ year career, Cathy has engaged in the profession in a variety of clinical, educational and leadership capacities. An established continuing education instructor and writer, Cathy has presented at conferences internationally (including the International Fascia Research Congress) in the areas of scar tissue management and myofascial pain and dysfunction, which also constitute her clinical practice focus.
As a writer (and self-proclaimed science-nerd), Cathy is best known for her fascia enthusiasm – she has written numerous articles featured in various industry publications, co-authored Traumatic Scar Tissue Management – Massage Therapy Principles, Practice and Protocols (Handspring 2016) and contributed to: Fascia, Function and Medical Applications (Ch. 18), CRC Press/Taylor & Francis (2020) and Oncology Massage: An integrative approach to cancer care for manual therapists (Handspring 2020).
For more information about our facility, lodging options and travel suggestions please call Deep Roots Massage owner, Mark Rebillard, LMT at 603-439-0321.
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