Breast & Chest Surgery Recovery Support
A gentle post-op care option that many people don’t know exists.
Recovering from breast or chest surgery can feel vulnerable—physically and emotionally.
Navigating new limitations, altered sensations, and feelings of disconnection from your body that you may not have been prepared for can be just as challenging as the surgery itself.
Gentle and painless manual therapy plays a meaningful role in this healing process. Through slow, supportive, and intentional touch guided by your comfort and consent, treatments help the affected area feel integrated again, fostering a sense of reconnection and confidence as you move forward in your recovery.
Why this kind of support matters after surgery
Even when surgery is successful, it’s common to experience ongoing pain, tenderness, tightness, numbness, pulling, and movement limitations during and after recovery. Scar tissue, soft tissue restrictions, and other common complications can also affect posture, breathing ease, and confidence in your body. Supportive hands-on care can help you feel more safe, comfortable and confident in your movements as healing progresses.
This care is designed to gently support:
- Tissue mobility and flexibility
- Circulation and lymphatic support
- Scar comfort and softening restrictions
- Numbness or altered sensation
- Mobility in the chest, ribs and shoulders
- Management of common complications
- Nervous system regulation
- Reduction in guarding and fear of movement
- Rebuilding a sense of connection with your body
- A calmer, more supported recovery experience
This page is for you if you are:
Recovering from any type of breast cancer surgery, including mastectomy, lumpectomy, expanders, reconstruction, DIEP flap, TRAM flap, Lats flap, and more.
This page is for you if you are:
Recovering from elective or medically indicated breast/chest surgery such as augmentations, lifts, reductions, gynecomastia, chest implants, and gender affirming top surgery.
This page is for you if you are:
Preparing for elective or medically indicated breast or chest surgery and want pre-op support
This page is for you if you are:
Looking for a provider who is LGBTQIA+ friendly and consent-forward
This page is for you if you are:
Struggling with scar tissue dysfunction and other common complications even years after surgery.
This page is for you if you are:
Recovering from any type of breast cancer surgery, including mastectomy, lumpectomy, expanders, reconstruction, DIEP flap, TRAM flap, Lats flap, and more.
This page is for you if you are:
Recovering from elective or medically indicated breast/chest surgery such as augmentations, lifts, reductions, gynecomastia, chest implants, and gender affirming top surgery.
This page is for you if you are:
Preparing for elective or medically indicated breast or chest surgery and want pre-op support
This page is for you if you are:
Looking for a provider who is LGBTQIA+ friendly and consent-forward
This page is for you if you are:
Struggling with scar tissue dysfunction and other common complications even years after surgery.
Breast Cancer Surgery Care
Supportive care for recovery from all types of breast cancer surgeries, including mastectomy, lumpectomy, reconstruction, DIEP flap, TRAM flap, Lats flap and more. Sessions are focused on comfort, mobility, scar restrictions and managing common complications such as cording and radiation fibrosis —tailored to your recovery stage.
Elective / Medically Indicated Breast & Chest Care
Support for recovery from augmentations, lifts, reductions, implant removal, gynecomastia, chest implants, and gender-affirming top surgery—with optional pre-op sessions.
What makes this care feel different (and safer)
Consent-forward, comfort-first
This is not “push through it” care. We go slowly, check in often, and adjust pressure and pacing based on what feels safe in your body. You are always in control, and consent is continuous and collaborative.
Training for this specialty
Stacey is a graduate of The Mastectomy Guide’s 200-hour Mentorship and Training Academy and a Certified Oncology Scar Specialist, with training centered on respectful care for both physical and emotional recovery.
When can I start?
Sessions are scheduled as early as four weeks post-op, as long as you are healing well. Safe, appropriate, and evidence-informed techniques are used during each stage of recovery.
If you’re not sure whether you’re ready, you’re welcome to call, text, or email and we can discuss timing in a general, scope-safe way. It is never too late to begin treatment. Older surgeries benefit greatly from this work.
What to expect in a session (for nervous clients)
- We start with a calm conversation. You share only what you want to share.
- You stay in control. Pressure, pacing, and boundaries are always respected.
- Gentle hands-on focused work to support comfort and mobility.
- Clear next steps. You’ll know what to book next and what to expect.
You can pause anytime. Questions are welcome.
Pricing
- Initial sessions from $155
Different services have different session lengths. You can view everything in one place. - Follow-up — 60 min: $130
What to Expect + Policies Preview
Is this only for recent surgeries?
No. It is never too late to get started- people still benefit from this work months or years later. We work gently with your current comfort level and goals.
Will this be painful?
This care is designed to be gentle, painless and supportive of your nervous system. You’re always in control of pressure and pace.
Can I do this before surgery?
Some clients choose pre-op sessions to support healthier tissue which can enhance surgical outcomes.
Is this appropriate for top surgery recovery?
Yes—this page includes support for gender-affirming top surgery recovery, with consent-forward care.
Cancellation policy
We understand that unanticipated events happen occasionally in everyone's life. In our desire to be effective and fair to all clients, the following policies are honored:
24 hour advance notice is required when cancelling an appointment. This allows the opportunity for someone else to schedule an appointment. If you are unable to give us 24 hours advance notice you will be charged the full amount of your appointment. This amount must be paid prior to your next scheduled appointment.
No-Shows
Anyone who either forgets or consciously chooses to forgo their appointment for whatever reason will be considered a No-Show, and will be charged the full amount for their missed appointment.
Late Arrivals
If you arrive late, your session may be shortened in order to accommodate others whose appointments follow yours. Depending upon how late you arrive, your therapist will then determine if there is enough time remaining to start a treatment. Regardless of the length of the treatment actually given, you will be responsible for the full session. Out of respect and consideration to your therapist and other customers, please plan accordingly and be on time.