Scar Therapy
Based on the techniques of Sharon Wheeler, this therapy can help ease tension in your scar, improve appreance and reconnect with your body. The work is light & gentle. It is calming and works on diffrent layers of the skin & fascia.
Scars include the following:
- Scars from surgery – including knee, hip, shoulder replacements, cancer surgery.
- C-Section, hysterectomy
- Key hole surgery
- Laparoscopy
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Scars from Injury
Scar Therapy Benefits:
- Release tension and tightness held in the scar that causes discomfort,
- Increase in mobility & movement.
- Improve appearance of a scar.
- Improve mobility in fascia & muscles.
- Improve Healing.
- Reconnect with your body.
- Reduction referred pain.
- Release of emotional trauma & Supports Emotional Healing
- Desensitization of the scar.
What happens in your initial scar therapy ession?
1) Detailed health screening and discussion about your scars.
2) Discussion about why you are here and what your would like to achieve.
3) Assessment of posture & breathing pattern.
4) Establish areas that are tight and causing pain and discomfort.
5) Establish how your scar feels and how it effects you daily.
6) Light touch scar therapy guided by you and your body to gently release stuck and tight muscles.
At the end of our treatment I will give you some homework to help continue the work I have started, which can be a combination of breath work, releases or core exercises.
How many scar therapy sessions do I need?
This varies from person to person and scar to scar. Most people benefit from 3 to 4 sessions with 3 week gap in-between sessions. We will discuss the treatment plan in the first session.
Location
"For several months I had suffered with pain in my left shoulder and down my arm. Often leading to pins and needles, and the pain was worse when the arm was straight down and walking normally.
I had been to see an osteopath, physiotherapist and strong anti inflammatory tablets.
Natasha suggested she carry out some scar therapy. I was a little bit sceptical but willing to try. Natasha worked on the scars left by my mastectormy, on the right side of my body. After the first session the pain in my left shoulder did ease slightly. After the second session the improvement was greater and I can now say after the third session the pain has almost completely gone.
I would recommend anyone try this type of therapy as the body works in mysterious ways and pain you are experiencing may not be caused by what you think."
Janice Tidy
January 2023
"Absolutely amazing result and only after 2 sessions!
Natasha is so knowledgeable and dedicated and a real gem to find.
I have always resisted anyone touching my reconstruction scar but now would not hesitate recommending this to anyone wanting to feel better.
So grateful for Natasha’s expertise and caring."
Amanda Street
June 2024
" I would highly recommend getting a c section scar massage from Natasha.
She’s knowledgeable, shares great tips for us postpartum mums and approachable making the whole massage experience an enjoyable one. I started the sessions 3 months post c section and I am still going nearing 9 months postpartum.
The massages not only help relieve tightness around the tummy area but help your body move more freely with less aches and pains. I will definitely be continuing these going forward. Thanks Natasha for being on this postpartum journey with me x x x ."
Amandeep Bahia
March 2023
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Scar Therapy Kent
Soft Tissue Therapist using massage techniques to treat people who have been through cancer surgeries, c-section births. Click here for more info..
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I was fortunate to be recommended Natasha for massage when I was suffering with stiff sore muscles in my back. Gentle and thorough, she eased them back into full mobility. I also had the scar massage which improved and balanced my abdominal muscles even though it was many years since the surgery. Having had massages many times before from others, Natasha has been the best!
I enrolled because of lower back pain related to poor core muscle strength (I also have recti divarication and bulging spinal discs). Pilates came by recommendation from a rheumatologist. I am so glad I started Pilates with Natasha. After five months I'm starting to feel less intense back ache for the first time in years. Natasha's way of guiding you through the moves, encouraging, supportive, knowledgeable and personalised ensuring you only do moves that are suitable for your condition enables you to not only enjoy the sessions but see results. It's a joy to do each week and this is coming from someone who has never stuck with exercise/gym/even physio treatment. Absolutely highly recommended!
I would highly recommend the massage followed by weekly pilates sessions with Natasha if you want to really improve your core strength. After 3 C-section surgeries I had almost given up on things improving, but I’m thrilled to say they now are! Thank you Natasha.
Thanks so much Natasha for the rejuvenating postnatal massage! It was the perfect way to relax during early newborn days and sleepless nights!
Really great session for C section scar massage, had a really comprehensive chat and massage and came away feeling much better and with far less tension in my stomach and around my scar. Would 100% recommend.
I signed up to Pilates as I suffer with a back problem. I have noticed an improvement with this through attending the sessions. Natasha is very supportive and encouraging. It's a lovely welcoming atmosphere and I look forward to Monday evenings. All corrections are made in a discreet way and Natasha ensures that you work at a level that is right for you. I am really glad I signed up to the group and look forward to attending more pilates sessions with Natasha
I'm visiting in Datchet for a month and was so fortunate to find Natasha. I booked a weekly sports massage during my stay. After just the first session, I already felt improvement. She is knowledgeable about various techniuqes and understands body mechanics very well. As a massage therapist in the US myself, I was beyond happy with her knowledge and touch. I highly recommend her for regluar treatments or if you just need a little relaxing.
I’ve loved visiting Natasha throughout my pregnancy for Pilates and the most relaxing massages. I’d highly recommend to anyone who is expecting. A great way to learn about your body in pregnancy, speak to fellow mums and learn from Natasha’s trusted experience in this field, as as a mum herself.
Absolutely amazing result and only after 2 sessions!Natasha is so knowledgeable and dedicated and a real gem to findI have always resisted anyone touching my reconstruction scar but now would not hesitate recommending this to anyone wanting to feel better.So grateful for Natasha’s expertise and caring
I have been attending Pilates sessions with Natasha for over 7 years. From pregnancy Pilates to post pregnancy and to weekly Pilates sessions. Natasha is very attentive and always tailors exercises to your needs and abilities. Highly recommend her classes especially if you have tight shoulders and an achy back. The stretches really help. Plus the relaxation session at the end is the best bit!
Full body stretch, releases muscles, tests balance and strength best pilates class in last 15 years
I attended pregnancy pilates with Natasha throughout my pregnancy. I found the class really enjoyable way to move especially as I got bigger. Natasha is very knowledgeable and when I found out my baby was breech and then transverse she gave me extra advice on exercises to move baby into a head down position...which worked a treat. I also had 2 pregnancy massages with her which were just what I needed when feeling heavy and achy. I will definitely be returning to Natasha's class to aid in my postpartum recovery.
I was holding so much tension in my lower abdomen following my c section, and the c section therapy massage helped so much! Definitely recommend for any mum who is feeling like something just seems off with her scar, even when it looks fully healed.
I've worked with Natasha for a number of years and she has guided me through both of my pregnancies. I was looking for a personal trainer who specialised in women's health and pregnancy. Natasha has been amazing, leaving me feeling confident and strong after each session. I can't recommend her enough and will be booking in with her to help with my postnatal recovery. Thank you Natasha 😊
