Scar Therapy
Scars are a map of our lives, leaving a reminder of significant times, but they can also get in the way of living to our full potential when restricting movement or causing discomfort. If you have scars from Oncology Surgery and Radiation, C-sections, Orthopaedic surgeries or traumas that are restricting movement, feeling painful or itchy or cosmetically uncomfortable to you, Scar therapy may be just what you need.
Our Scar Therapists can help you if you have had any kind of surgery or trauma that has created scar tissue (internally as well as the superficial external scar) adhesions or fibrosis. We use a gentle, non-invasive, manual scar treatments: ScarWork™ and scar massage together with education on skin care and movement to help promote healing in your scars.
We take a holistic approach to scar healing, creating a tailored programme focusing on skin care, exercise and manual treatments, that can help optimise your scar healing and general wellbeing.
We have Scar Therapists available at both our Kelburn and Hataitai Studios. Please scroll to see our Team Members who offer Scar Therapy: Jen East, Lindsay Montgomery, Janna Hawkins and Daiana Zeolla
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Release Tightness
Scar therapy can help loosen and release tight scar tissue to reduce discomfort. Treatment can be beneficial on both new and old scar tissue.
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Help Restricted Mobility
By reducing tightness and encouraging mobility between the layers of skin, fascia and muscle, the client's range of movement can often improve.
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Reduce Sensitivity and Pain
Trapped nerves and irritated scar tissue can be a factor for prolonged discomfort. Therapeutic touch may reduce pain and help normalise sensitivity.
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Support Emotional Wellbeing
Gentle therapeutic touch can be powerful way to aid emotional recovery and help accept changes after a surgery or accident.
Our therapists are trained in the Restore Scar Therapy method, developed by world-renowned specialist Emma Holly. Recognised by the Federation of Holistic Therapists (UK) for her work in post-surgical recovery, Emma has trained professionals across the UK, including those in elite sports and leading cancer centres.
Scar massage is a gentle, hands-on treatment that uses nourishing oils or wax to hydrate, soften, and smooth scar tissue. This rhythmic and relaxing therapy helps support circulation and lymphatic flow, encouraging healing and tissue regeneration.
Commonly used after surgery, injury, burns, or fractures, scar massage (also known as scar mobilisation) helps improve the flexibility and appearance of scar tissue. Each treatment is tailored to you, focusing on areas of tightness, tension, and underlying tissues such as fascia and muscles.
By taking a holistic approach, scar therapy looks beyond the scar itself—assessing movement, mobility, and areas of discomfort throughout the body. It can help reduce scar tissue build-up, improve comfort, and make scars less noticeable. While especially effective on newer scars (under two years old), older scars can also benefit.
Often recommended by surgeons, scar therapy supports optimal healing and may help minimise long-term complications.
Oncology Physiotherapist, Lymphoedema Therapist, Restore Oncology Scar Therapist, Restore C-Section Scar Therapist, Restore Scar Therapy Tutor.
