Oncology Scar Specialist, Wellington, New Zealand

Improve outcomes after cancer surgery and radiotherapy using gentle techniques that promote recovery. Learn practical skills on this highly rated course including scar massage for common complications after cancer treatment, techniques for cording/axillary web syndrome, diaphragm assessment and release and gentle mobilisations for the ribs and chest. Including clinical reasoning, assessment and links to available research. By the end of this course you will appreciate how wound healing and scar formation can be impacted by chemotherapy, radiotherapy, pain and guarding patterns following cancer. Includes online pre-course learning and three days in-person with a translator.

$1600.00 NZD

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This course is organised by Janna Hawkins. Please book by emailing Janna at:  scartherapytrainingnz@gmail.com

Course Price Details

NZD $1600 per attendee.

Course Details

Your course includes online pre-course learning, two days in-person and an interactive zoom session.

 

Full Schedule:

  • Self-Paced Theory: Allow 4-5 hours to complete your online theory learning.  This will be available from 4 weeks prior to your in-person course or once full payment has been made, whichever is the later.
  • In-Person: Saturday 7th to Sunday 8th November 2026, 09:00 – 17:00.
  • Case Studies: Document treatments with clients who have a recent or historic oncology scar (two treatments per client, total four treatments). Submission due on Monday 7th December 2026.
  • Final Zoom: Monday 14th December 2026, 19:00 – 20:30.

The live Zoom dates are informal group discussions to support you, if you can not attend these are recorded.

Tutor

Janna Hawkins

 

Booking Details

Pay in full: 

Online resources are available for 12 months from enrollment with an option to extend. This is not a stand-alone qualification, attendees are required to have existing professional training and experience. See full course details to check your eligibility.

 

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