Scar Tissue... Not Breakable, but Changeable!
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.
October 3-4, 2025
Salt Lake City, UT
16 CEs
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.
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Scar tissue can cause pain.
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Scars can lead to negative body image and body shame.
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Scars tissue can limit function and inhibit range of motion.
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Scars can have a negative impact on metal health and quality of life.
Class Dates & Location
DATES/TIMES:
Friday, October 3 - Saturday, October 4, 2025
8:30am - 5pm each day
LOCATION:
Huntsman Cancer Center
Salt Lake City, UT
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AUG. 8TH
Course Description & CE Information
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, humour and hands on!
This course is designed for massage therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists and any healthcare provider who uses manual therapy in their practice.
Continuing Education Information:
To be eligible for CE credit, you must register with your f
ull name (as it appears on your professional license) and your license state and number.
This course is approved for massage therapists by NCBTMB for 16 CEs.
Approved for 16 contact/clock hours of continuing education credit by the Continuing Education Institute of Illinois for the following professions:
- Acupuncturist
- Athletic Trainer
- Counselor-Professional/Clinical
- Dentist/Dental Hygienist
- Dietitian/Nutritionist
- Marriage and Family Counselor
- Nurse (APN, RN, LPN)
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Occupational Therapist/COTA
- Physical Therapist/PTA
- Psychologist
- Respiratory Therapist
- Social Worker
Please refer to https://ceupro.com/ for eligibility of CE credit for your profession in your state or contact your licensing board/credential provider for continuing education requirements. If you have questions, please contact [email protected].
Meet Cath Ryan, 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 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).
Course Tuition
16 CEs from one of the most knowledgeable instructors around. This is a rare opportunity to learn with and from Catherine Ryan in the US.
PLEASE NOTE: The registration deadline for this class is August 8, 2025.
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Cancellation Policy
Please read CAREFULLY.
Included in the course tuition is a non-refundable $100 registration fee. If you cancel or withdraw from a course 30 days prior to the course start date you will be refunded your full tuition less the $100 registration fee. If you cancel or withdraw from a course fewer than 30 days (but more than one week) prior to the course start date you will be refunded 50% of your tuition less the $100 registration fee. If you cancel or withdraw from a course fewer than 7 days prior to the course start date your tuition will be non-refundable.
In the event of proper documentation of medical emergency, death in the immediate family, or weather prohibiting travel your entire tuition (including the registration fee) may be allowed to be rolled over to a workshop at a later date. This special consideration will be allowed one time only at the discretion of the instructor.
If a course is cancelled due to low enrollment your tuition (including the registration fee) will be refunded in full.
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