Aftercare for Masectomy

Undergoing a masectomy can’t be easy for any woman. The healing process can take time. The hospital will send you home with all the information you need to take immediate care of yourself. Yet whether you decide to do reconstruction or not,  the tissues can heal better, when you are ready, with gentle touch, listening and melding.

Once your general recovery after the mastectomy is finished, you might want to investigate bodywork. Lymphatic Massage can help with drainage and managing swelling. It’s non-invasive and can be helpful long-term. Craniosacral Therapy can also be very helpful because it focuses on the Craniosacral System, which can help enliven the nervous system functioning after surgery. It also can help to soften the fascia and bring about better circulation and sensation. Fascia is the connective tissue that surrounds and holds the body together from a cellular level to all the wrapping around all the components through the web of its structure in the whole body.

I have often worked with women around the breast tissue and after surgery. Listening and melding with the tissues can support a great shift to feeling better about yourself, and how you feel.  Also, with the gentle techniques, with an experienced Craniosacral Therapist, he/she can  support you to process through them easier with body centered care.  Most often Craniosacral Therapist get into this type of work because they have a lot of heart.  Support like this can help you to feel more deeply into your heart again too.

For more information, check out www.upledger.com.  When you interview any therapist, ask questions, especially about their experience and certification.  It’s best to find someone who you feel will provide a safe and caring environment.

Sharon Hartnett CST-D

703 509-1792

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

6797 N. High St. #333

Worthington, Ohio 43085