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See the workshop environment for yourself.
A short look inside the teaching room, the practical sessions, and the standard of learning expected throughout the week.
This training is designed to connect theory, observation, and hands-on reasoning so you can return to clinic with stronger judgement, not just more techniques.
What's included in all our workshops
Before the workshop
Your required hours of online theory to be completed before day one of your chosen workshop
During the workshop
4.5 or 5 days of in-person hands-on teaching to develop your manual skills and clinical knowledge
After the workshop
You have the opportunity to join our community of graduates and be listed on our therapist directory
Meet Your Instructor -Â Petra ErvingÂ
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With over 20 years of hands-on experience, Petra Erving has worked across clinical, private, and specialist postoperative settings, developing a depth of understanding that bridges therapy, recovery, and surgical care.
Having worked alongside leading plastic and reconstructive specialists, Petra created The Aftercare Academy to strengthen standards in postoperative care and help therapists build the knowledge, judgement, and confidence this patient group deserves.
This training is not simply about learning a sequence. It is about understanding what is appropriate, when it is appropriate, and how to adapt responsibly.
Therapists working with postoperative patients need more than enthusiasm. They need sound reasoning, practical skill, and the confidence to know when to treat, when to adapt, and when to refer.
