An Introduction to Breast and Chest Massage for WA State LMTs: Whys, Hows, and Rationales (4 CE hours)
Are you wondering if breast massage could be a bonus-add to your toolbox and whether one or more of your current massage clients might benefit from this work? Find out in this class, without committing to a full 16-hour course option.
This course meets PART ( 4 of the 16 CE hours) of the Washington State training requirements for specialized training in breast massage (WAC 246-830-555). It ALSO meets NCBTMB CE requirements as well (#1000798). While there is no hands-on massage practice in this class, there will be video demo and images from my students and clients. NOTE: You do NOT have to be an LMT in WA State to take this class, but you DO have to be an LMT or have the undraped breast/chest area in your scope of medical professional practice. Class Description
In this 4-hour introduction to breast massage, we’ll be covering a bit of everything WAC 246-830-555 requires of those of us doing breast and chest work in Washington State: description of anatomy, physiology, and common pathologies; indications and contraindications; cautions, therapeutic treatment techniques, and draping; appropriate therapist-client boundaries; expected outcomes; and client or patient safety related to breast massage. We’ll discuss specific benefits of breast massage and discuss testimonials of clients who’ve had positive health outcomes as a direct result of this work--from better lactation, breathing, and shoulder function, to reduced scar pain and tension. We’ll also learn a comfortable self-breast check routine to share with clients. We’ll discuss WA State’s rules and regulations for doing breast massage, and ways to talk about breast massage to clients in professional and non-scary ways. Finally, we’ll talk about what to do and where to sign up for a 16-hour, NCBTMB-approved class that will allow you to practice breast massage if you choose to pursue further continuing education. Students will be able to: 1. List the requirements for doing breast massage in WA state. 2. Explain the primary physiological difference between male and female breast/chest tissue. 3. Name three specific parts of breast function/anatomy specific to breast tissue. 4. List 3-5 conditions that might benefit from adding breast massage techniques. 5. List 3 contraindications for breast massage. 6. Be able to perform the 5-step PHAST self breast-check technique on themselves, and describe it to clients. 7. Explain the difference between "consent" and "informed consent," and explain why this is important for doing this work. 8. List the necessary requirements for consent forms, session documentation, record keeping, etc. |
DetailsInstructor
Lynna Dunn Fuller, LMT, MA60023935, NCBTMB Member #2000620/Instructor #1000798 2026-27 Dates
Cost: $85
CEs: 4 total
Questions? If you have any questions, please email me here, and include "Breast & Chest" in the subject line. If I do not respond in 2-3 days time, please call or text me at 425-328-8823. |
Private Instruction
Want to take this class more privately and at your convenience? Inquire about private classes (2 people or more) either in my home studio or the location of your choice. Perhaps you want to travel to Bellingham with a fellow LMT, or have me come to your school or clinic for continuing education.
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Classes in Bellingham and WA State
Prices differ depending on whether the private class takes class in Bellingham or another location, and on how many people take the class. You must provide me with a list of students for certification purposes and complete payment within 4 weeks of class date. I will refund fees paid (minus $25 admin free) up one week before class date in the event of extreme illness, emergency, etc. |
Classes Outside of WA State
Generally, I am contracted by massage schools when I am teaching breast massage out-of-state. However, I am open to teaching on a contracted basis out-of-state, particularly if a student or clinic is willing to host me. Class costs are negotiable. |
Instructor Profile
Lynna Dunn Fuller, LMT, MA60023935, NCBTMB Member #2000620/Instructor #1000798
My name is Lynna Dunn Fuller, and I am a licensed massage therapist and owner of Jubilee Massage Therapy. You can view my full profile here.
Having been a student of Barbara Helynn Heard Robles since my massage school days, and having been trained and mentored by her to do and teach breast and chest work in WA state, I knew that I wanted to help train others to do this work when she announced her retirement from teaching, early in 2021. A long and much-respected massage therapist and instructor, Barbara was a key voice in the 2015-2016 discussions to define what became “WAC 246-830-555 Breast Massage,” in order to keep the breast/chest area within scope of practice for WA State LMTs. In November of 2021, I assisted Barbara in teaching her final breast and chest massage class in Seattle.
“Incorporating the Breasts and Chest: 16 CEs for LMTs” is based strongly on the work and routines developed by Barbara, which I learned under her and am using with her permission. Barbara’s work is strongly based on her lomi lomi background, and I will be teaching these routines as she would, with additions and suggestions of my own. As Barbara often stated, this work “should more accurately be referred to as “full chest massage”; while it includes the breast tissue, the primary target is the chest wall deep to the breast tissue.” Including full chest and breast massage within full body massage sessions supports healthy breathing, stress relief, shoulder and neck treatment, and general wellbeing. While some clients will have specific breast tissue issues and experiences (pregnancy, cancer, reductions, augmentations, etc.) and can get great help and relief from massage in this area, all clients can receive great benefit from this work.
Because not LMTs are completely sure that breast and chest massage is the best choice for their practices (or their CE pocketbooks), I developed this 4-hour introduction class to showcase and complement the information taught in "Incorporating the Breasts and Chest."
My name is Lynna Dunn Fuller, and I am a licensed massage therapist and owner of Jubilee Massage Therapy. You can view my full profile here.
Having been a student of Barbara Helynn Heard Robles since my massage school days, and having been trained and mentored by her to do and teach breast and chest work in WA state, I knew that I wanted to help train others to do this work when she announced her retirement from teaching, early in 2021. A long and much-respected massage therapist and instructor, Barbara was a key voice in the 2015-2016 discussions to define what became “WAC 246-830-555 Breast Massage,” in order to keep the breast/chest area within scope of practice for WA State LMTs. In November of 2021, I assisted Barbara in teaching her final breast and chest massage class in Seattle.
“Incorporating the Breasts and Chest: 16 CEs for LMTs” is based strongly on the work and routines developed by Barbara, which I learned under her and am using with her permission. Barbara’s work is strongly based on her lomi lomi background, and I will be teaching these routines as she would, with additions and suggestions of my own. As Barbara often stated, this work “should more accurately be referred to as “full chest massage”; while it includes the breast tissue, the primary target is the chest wall deep to the breast tissue.” Including full chest and breast massage within full body massage sessions supports healthy breathing, stress relief, shoulder and neck treatment, and general wellbeing. While some clients will have specific breast tissue issues and experiences (pregnancy, cancer, reductions, augmentations, etc.) and can get great help and relief from massage in this area, all clients can receive great benefit from this work.
Because not LMTs are completely sure that breast and chest massage is the best choice for their practices (or their CE pocketbooks), I developed this 4-hour introduction class to showcase and complement the information taught in "Incorporating the Breasts and Chest."
