ILD® Pre & Post Operative Care
Training Course

ILD® Pre & Post Operative Care | Your Massage Teacher | Mariana Silva

This course was developed to prepare the therapist to treat clients undergoing surgical procedures, mainly cosmetic plastic procedures, but we also cover other types of surgeries, including cesarian.

The goal is to help clients with preparation for surgery as well as post-operative care, to minimise risks and achieve the best result possible!

Like all of our ILD® courses, we take a holistic approach, exploring natural ways to improve health and outcomes.

Mariana was very warm and welcoming during our training. Very informative and hands on. Highly recommend!
Mariana was very warm and welcoming during our training. Very informative and hands on. Highly recommend!

Learning outcomes

  • This course involves 6 hours of reading content prior to our 2 days face-to-face dynamic class. It was developed with evidence-based content from all over the world and of clinical experience. It will empower you with the skills make a great impact on your clients surgical results.
  • By the end of this course you will be able to perform the ILD® Pre & Post Operative Care techniques and guide your clients with the main strategies to assist with they operative procedures.

Here's a glimpse
of what you'll gain

  • A profound comprehension of the Lymphatic System and its correlation with the other body systems
  • A profound comprehension of the Fascia and its correlation with the other body systems
  • Understand about the main types of surgical procedures
  • Biosecurity + PPE
  • Learn the importance of pre, intra and post-operative care
  • Learn ways to reduce inflammation in the body pre and post-surgery
  • Lipoedema conservative treatment
  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage techniques to assist oedema post-surgery
  • Myofascial release techniques pre and post surgery to avoid and treat fibrosis and scar tissue
  • Scar management
  • Tapping post surgery to treat: oedema, seroma, ecchymosis, hemaetoma and fibrosis.
  • Photobiomodulation
  • Post-op exercises and stretches
  • Main equipment to be used for post-op care

As part of the course
you will also receive

  • Healthy gluten free and vegan snacks during breaks
  • Teas and other products to boost lymphatic health
  • A course book containing my research including a detailed bibliography of the studies and original books I have researched
  • A certificate* that can be used for CPE/CPD points with massage associations
  • Direct access to me via email and/or WhatsApp for a 2-week after-course period to allow for questions
  • Access to the ILD® WhatsApp group to interact with other students as well as with me

Upcoming Course Details

Sydney: May 2026

16 & 17 May
9:30am to 4:30pm
online + Face-to-Face

25 hrs total

Melbourne: 16 & 17 March

Saturday & Sunday
9am to 4pm
Face-to-Face

Prerequisites

Diploma in Massage or Diploma in Beauty or Bachelor in Nursing
or ILD® Massage Course

Your Investment

$1850 + GST

ILD® graduates receive $200 discount 

Payment Options

Bank Transfer
Credit Card: card fee payable by student
PayPal: PayPal fee payable by student and option to pay in 4 instalments

Private or small group courses can be arranged. Get in touch for more information.

*Certificates are issued to students who are assessed as competent