What Our Past Students Say
Working together is a personal and often transformative experience. Here, you’ll find honest reflections from those who’ve trained with the Aftercare Academy —in their own words.
Katie
"I’m confident and understand things deeply"
I started the training feeling unsure and like an impostor. Now, after completing it, I’m confident, understand things deeply, and have had great support from Petra after the workshop. If you’re in the MLD world, training with the Aftercare Academy is definitely worth it!"
Heather Bruce
"The most in-depth course I’ve done"
Before the course, I felt unsure and needed deeper knowledge. The clear, manageable modules really helped me understand how surgery affects the lymphatic system. I feel so much more confident after the hands-on training. Petra’s support and expertise made the experience personal and inspiring. This is the most in-depth course I’ve done—highly recommended for anyone working with pre- or post-op clients!"
Olivia Tate
"It was intense, but totally worth it!"
This was my first post-op training, and it really boosted my knowledge, especially about the lymphatic system. I struggled before to relate to clients after surgery, but now I feel confident and well-prepared. Petra’s real-world experience made the training invaluable. It was intense, but totally worth it. I’d recommend this to anyone wanting to deepen their post-op care skills!"
Anonymous
"The workshop blew me away!"
Before this course, I worried I lacked key knowledge about treating post-cosmetic surgery patients. Though I prefer face-to-face learning, the online modules helped me connect the dots and understand things more clearly before attending the hands-on workshop. The hands-on workshop blew me away! The content was amazing and I learned things I’d never considered, even as a seasoned lymphoedema therapist. The course is great for anyone working with cosmetic procedure patients."
Anonymous
"Definitely do it!"
I mainly work with lymphoedema patients, but I wanted more confidence treating post-op cosmetic surgery cases. The thorough theory really boosted my confidence. This course is well-organised, easy to follow, and Petra’s support is great. Anyone aiming to specialise in post-op care should definitely do it!"
Annaliese Phillips
"This course is thorough and passionate"
I started this course feeling unsure and scared, but I enjoyed the deep, valuable content. Now, I feel ready and safe to practice MLD. Petra’s kindness, support, and expertise made all the difference, creating a safe space to learn. This course is thorough and passionate—highly recommended for all MLD therapists. Some of the assessments were tricky, both online and at the workshop, but they were worth it!
Vicky Hudson
"You won’t regret it!"
I focus on post-op surgery care and sometimes feel overwhelmed, but this course deepened my understanding of lymph flow and compression. The clear explanations and visuals in the online theory made the hands-on learning easier. If you want to work with postop patients, this course is a great choice—you won’t regret it!
Anonymous
"I now feel more confident"
I started this course feeling unsure about fibrosis and compression, but the compression module really helped. I now feel more confident about all aspects of postop care and appreciate Petra’s helpful support. This course is great for any MLD therapist working with post-op clients.
Anonymous
"Do it!!!"
I’ve learned so much about fibrosis after VASER surgery—especially about glycocalyx—and my confidence has grown. The entire course is clear, evidence-based, and full of incredible practical techniques. Petra’s support is great, and the bite-sized lessons in the online theory make it manageable. The surgery observation during the workshop was eye-opening! Anyone working with pre/post-op clients should definitely do this!
Anonymous
"Go for it — you won’t regret it!"
I started with many unknowns and felt overwhelmed, but this course answered so many questions, especially about compression, fibrosis, and VASER aftercare. I now feel on the right path to becoming a specialist in post-op MLD. The clear, detailed knowledge on the online theory makes this course a must and for anyone wanting to stand out in this field, attending the in-person workshop is an opportunity not to be missed.
Kerry Liddell
"Go for it. Invest!"
After previously doing a weekend course, I wanted deeper skills and knowledge. This course covered procedures and complications in detail, really boosting my confidence. The balloon analogy for compression and learning about the laws of pressure was super helpful. Petra’s support is great. This training is perfect for therapists wanting to be well-prepared and well-skilled. Highly recommended—invest in yourself!
Anonymous
"If you want confidence in this field, jump in!"
I work with lymphoedema and post-surgery patients and needed more knowledge. This course deepened my understanding, especially about compression, and boosted my confidence. Now I can better guide my clients for the best results. It’s perfect for qualified lymph therapists wanting to specialise in post-op care. Lots of clear, valuable info. If you want confidence in this field, jump in!
Rochelle
It’s worth the effort!
I work in post-op cosmetic care and was worried about causing harm. The surgery observation and new insights on Sterling’s Law really boosted my understanding. Support was quick and helpful, with great resources. It’s worth the effort!
Karen Scott
"Definitely do it!"
I started seeing post-op clients but felt unprepared and needed specialist training to treat them confidently, especially with complications. I loved how the modules in the online portion of the course were broken into manageable, short lessons with assessments, making learning clear and not overwhelming. Petra’s support was quick and helpful throughout. The hands-on workshop was mind-blowing. Petra’s knowledge is incredible. This training is perfect for any MLD practitioner wanting to work with post-op clients. Definitely do it!