8. Building Your Professional Network: Connecting with the Massage Community

In this post, we’ll discuss the importance of finding and connecting with like-minded therapists and how to engage with the community for support and growth.

The Benefits of a Professional Network: Connecting with a community of like-minded therapists can provide valuable support, share knowledge, and enhance your practice. It can help boost your critical thinking skills, generate a greater understanding of the human condition and what it takes to work with a diverse clientele, as well as provide a safe space to ask questions and be vulnerable in your professional growth. 

Engaging with the Massage Therapy Community: Joining professional networks, participating in discussions, and attending live events can build your support system. Engaging with the community can provide new insights and opportunities for collaboration.

Building Your Support Network: Take the first step by participating in our Mastectomy Guide for Healthcare Professionals Facebook Group or attending one of our live virtual events, such as the free Intro to Breast and Chest Care starter course. Building a strong network can help sustain your practice and support your professional growth.

Conclusion: Building your professional network is crucial for growth and support in your practice. Thank you for following our blog series, and we hope these insights have been valuable for you.  Next series coming soon!

References: Peterson, J., & Brown, H. (2020). Lymphatic Function and Healing Stages. Journal of Clinical Investigation. DOI: 10.1172/JCI130234

Eryn Price RMT has been in the healing arts for 25 years, instructing massage therapists for over a decade and has put over 500 therapists through her Mastectomy Guide certificate programs in the past 3 years. She is incredibly passionate about filling the gap in women's and trans health relating to accessing safe, educated, and ethical care for post-surgical rehabilitation from breast and chest surgery. To learn more about future training opportunities to enhance your massage therapy practice, please visit https://www.mastectomyguide.com/list-of-upcoming-courses.