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Aftercare Academy by Petra Erving

Provider of online & in-person training for M.L.D therapists working with postop patients

I help Manual Lymph Drainage therapists gain confidence and success working with postop cosmetic plastic surgery patients. I've worked in healthcare since 2003, helping thousands of people throughout my career recover after surgery, successfully manage their lymphoedema and lipoedema and now I provide CPD accredited training for therapists treating postop cosmetic plastic surgery patients. I'm a S

car Tissue Therapist, Certified Lymphoedema Therapists and Holistic Lifestyle Coach. I offer various training options to suit every therapist's pocket and stage of learning. If you would like to discover what option would suit you best, book your confidential complimentary discovery call here: https://calendly.com/petraerving/aftercare-academy
where we will discuss YOUR needs from training.

25/08/2025

👆 Swipe through to find out why online-only lymphatic training just doesn’t cut it.

Lymphatic work isn’t massage. The touch is precise. The pressure is purposeful. And the training? It has to be hands-on.

You wouldn’t learn surgery online—so why treat something as delicate as the lymphatic system without real, in-person instruction?

🔥 Stop taking shortcuts. Your clients—and your results—will show the difference.

24/08/2025

Not all swelling is created equal. Understanding the difference between lymphodynamic and lymphostatic oedema is key to providing the right care.

👉 Lymphodynamic oedema is usually temporary and responds well to manual lymphatic drainage (MLD).
👉 Lymphostatic oedema indicates more severe lymphatic system damage and needs specialized treatment beyond typical massage.

If you want to support your clients safely and effectively, knowing these differences can make all the difference in outcomes.

💬 DM me if you want to learn more about treating different types of oedema in your practice!

22/08/2025

A client with post-op swelling wasn’t responding to MLD. Sound familiar?

Here’s how I break down cases like this clinically.
It’s not about doing “more MLD”—it’s about knowing why the swelling is persisting.

🧠 This is the clinical reasoning we teach inside Aftercare Academy.

📩 DM “CASE STUDY” to see upcoming workshops.

20/08/2025

Let’s be honest—
You can’t learn full-body lymphatic therapy in a weekend.

Our 5-day workshop gives you real, clinically-backed skills.
No fluff. No guesswork. Just experience that sticks.

DM me “WORKSHOP” for details or upcoming dates.

19/08/2025

In the UK, anyone can create a course.
And it’s leading to sub-par education and risky treatments.

I chose a different path:
✅ Real case studies
✅ Clinical foundations
✅ NCBTMB & FHT approved

If you're ready to level up—not rush through—DM me “TRAINING” or head to the link in my bio.

18/08/2025

When the world paused, I chose to pivot.
During the pandemic, I retrained as a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach 🌿—because I knew people would need more than just rehab.

That path led to Aftercare Academy—so you can feel confident treating post-op clients without fear or confusion.

Want to learn how to integrate holistic and clinical care?
📩 DM “ACADEMY” or click the link in bio.

16/08/2025

I’ve worked alongside the best: dermatologists, oncologists, plastic surgeons, and clinical specialists.

I’ve had the benefit of mentorship — and the weight of making mistakes.
I’ve learned from success. And I’ve learned from failure.
If you’ve trained but still feel like you’re guessing — that’s normal.

But guessing isn’t enough when you’re working with vulnerable post-op patients.
Let me show you how to treat with skill, not just hope.

14/08/2025

📸 Picture this: You, learning side-by-side with Petra Erving—an international trailblazer in postoperative lymphatic care!

🎓 Whether you're a seasoned CLT or a therapist eager to expand your surgical recovery skills, Petra’s hands-on workshop is your chance to level up with precision-led strategies for real-world outcomes.

📍 Sept 19 | Belmont University | Limited to 24 participants
💬 Included in full conference registration
🙌 See why Petra is trusted by therapists and surgeons worldwide—and experience the difference for yourself!

🔗 Register now and get your name on that workshop list: https://bit.ly/4lWIc6U

Aftercare Academy by Petra Erving

13/08/2025

5 Things My Clinical Experience Taught Me That No Course Did

Protocols are guidelines — not gospel. Every patient is unique.
Complications are common. Knowing how to spot and respond to them is vital.
No one has all the answers. I’ve learned more from asking questions than pretending I knew.

Safety isn’t assumed. It’s earned through reflection, supervision, and honesty.
Ongoing education is essential. The moment you think you know it all? That’s when you become a risk.

You don’t need to learn everything the hard way.
Come learn with someone who already has.

👉 Link in bio for the Advanced Postop Workshop

11/08/2025

I didn’t come from beauty.

My roots are clinical. I worked in two of London’s biggest teaching hospitals, in a hospice, in private practice, and inside a plastic surgery clinic. I’ve served my time in the treatment room.

Even with that background — surrounded by dermatologists, oncologists, reconstructive surgeons, and clinical nurse specialists — when I started out, I still found myself unsure.

Because the truth is: training doesn’t equal clarity.
You can have the qualifications, but until you’re faced with real patients, real pathologies, and real complications, it’s hard to feel truly prepared.

If you’re doubting yourself, I understand why. I’ve been there. And I created my training for that exact reason.

09/08/2025

🩺 “She was breathless, swollen, and not improving…”

Years ago, a patient came to me swollen head to toe — legs, abdomen, hands, even her face.
She couldn’t stand without breathlessness. Something wasn’t right.

I didn’t rush to treat.
I paused.
And I asked: Why is this happening?

I suggested tests to rule out heart failure — maybe more.
A doctor dismissed me.
“Are you even a clinician?” she asked.

But I trusted what I saw. I trusted what I felt. I spoke with the family — and they pushed for a second opinion.

🔎 The result?
A life-threatening aneurysm and kidney injury.
She had emergency surgery.
The swelling improved.

And I learned something that day:

💬 I might not have a traditional background.
But I’ve earned my knowledge.
I’ve learned on the floor, in clinics, at the bedside — not just in classrooms.

🎓 Experience and intuition save lives.
🧠 Never stop asking questions.
🗣️ Never let anyone dismiss your voice.

08/08/2025

A patient once said to me:

“Isn’t it time you had some Botox, darling? And maybe your eyes done?”

I was in my early 40s. Fit, healthy, thriving.
And yet that one comment hit deep.
Working in aesthetics can be beautiful… but it can also chip away at your self-worth.
If you’ve ever doubted your appearance, your value, or your voice — I see you.
Confidence isn’t Botox.

It’s knowing who you are, and what you stand for.

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About me

I am a fully qualified lymphoedema therapist. I treat lymphoedema, lipoedema and postoperative swelling - please check out my website: www.medical-therapies.co.uk However, I also do ‘Lymphatic Massage’ and Myfascial Release for general health and well-being and for those experiencing tight muscles and generalised pain and discomfort.

Myofascial Release and Lymphatic Massage is more than just a ‘spa’ type treatment as my training and knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the lymphatic and myofascial systems is more in depth than that taught at massage schools. You can find out more about these therapies at www.maidenheadmassagetherapy.co.uk I have been lucky enough to have trained with some of the worlds leading authorities in their field: 2003 - I qualified in Sports Massage with a Distinction. 2004 - I studied the John Barnes method of Myofascial Release. 2005 - Completed training in Advanced Deep Tissue techniques with James Earls 2005 - I studied Tom Myers 'Anatomy Trains' with James Earls 2006 - Studied Scar Tissue Release with Susan Cochrane, Michigan, USA 2006 - Completed Parts 1 and 2 of Bruno Chikly's Lymph Drainage Therapy in Toronto, Canada and Detroit, Michigan 2008 - Completed my full certification in MLD(manual lymphatic drainage) and CDT (complete decongestive therapy) through Klose Training and Consulting, in association with Foldi Clinic. The Foldi Clinic is one of the worlds leading specialist clinics in the treatment of lymphological issues. 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2018 - Advanced review updates in MLD/CDT at the Foldi Clinic, Hinterzarten, Germany I have worked with athletes of all genres: Footballers, Runners, Ice hockey players and the 'weekend warrior'. And, those who just want to chill out and relax. Since 2012, I have worked mostly with lymphoedema patients - 90% of which have Cancer. My knowledge in the field of lymphology is extensive. As well as working with lymphoedema patients, in 2012, I joined a leading private plastic surgery in Wimpole Street, London were I integrated Manual Lymphatic Drainage into patients postoperative care packages to reduce postoperative swelling more quickly. I have a vast experience of treating all manners of scarring enhancing my skills and knowledge in this field. In 2015, I obtained an NHS contract to provide a high quality, effective service to secondary lymphoedema patients - predominately those who had had breast cancer. I have two businesses - Medical Therapies which is for people with lymphoedema - this website is: www.medical-therapies.co.uk

My other business is Medical Massage Therapies which is for general health and well-being. That website is: www.maidenheadmassagetherapy.co.uk