TESTIMONIALS

"Sarah works with a unique blend of massage and MFR skill. These have brought immense benefits for me working with both physiological, and emotional challenges. Sarah is incredibly healing and supportive. I couldn't recommend her more highly." Peter - MFR client

"The most amazing massages I have ever had. Wonderfully deep and relaxing. Sarah knows exactly how to ease my aches and pains. Utterly wonderful" Jane P - Massage client

"Sarah simply gives the best massages I've ever had. I feel completely cared for and nurtured. She seems to know intuitively what you need and want. I come away floating on air" Kate H - Massage client

"Sarah has been able to affect a change in the scar on my back which has been stiff and immobile for 23 years. I can bend forward for the first time in years more comfortably. Sarah is very respectful of me and caring. It’s the first time I’ve experienced a significant difference in my back through scarwork" HB - ScarWork client

 "I recently had a treatment from Sarah for a scar following abdominal surgery in 1998. The scar had always been numb at one end yet painful to touch. After I had just one treatment, the pain and numbness were reduced and I was very pleased with the result"  DL - ScarWork client

"I had a surgery to a benign tumour on my leg as a baby. That was 22 years ago! Since Sarah’s treatment I’ve got more sensation in and around the scar and I have the impression the scar is more united and less red. The treatment was very gentle and pleasant. Scarwork has not only improved the feeling in my scar but also my body" Raphael - ScarWork client

Client with scar from: fall off motorbike

Age of scar at start of treatment: 2 months

Number and length of treatments given: 4 X 45minute treatments

Time between before and after photo: 16 weeks

Primary treatment goal: to improve knee flexion, reduce hypersensitivity, aching and “prickly” feelings

Treatment summary: Knee felt painful, tight, numb, lumpy and generally uncomfortable. Patient described the scar tissue on her quadriceps as “alien”. Patient wore a knee brace for first 3months and was concerned about potential muscle wasting. ScarWork involved working well away from the area initially due to hypersensitivity, followed by gradual introduction of ScarWork techniques to relax and smooth oedematous areas. Flexion improved significantly in combination with the patient’s own physiotherapy.

Client with scar from: Thyroidectomy

Age of scar at start of treatment: 11 weeks

Number and length of treatments given: 3 X 30 minute treatments

Time between before and after photo: 4 months

Primary treatment goal: To relieve tightness

Treatment summary: This lady was able to receive ScarWork at 11 weeks post operatively as her scar had healed well. However, she was experiencing tightness in her throat which radiated to the back of her neck. She described her throat as feeling “free” following ScarWork.

Client with scar from: fall resulting in elbow fracture

Age of scar at start of treatment: 8 years

Number and length of treatments given: 6 X 20 minute treatments

Time between before and after photo: 6 months

Primary treatment goal: Patient not to feel worried about others bumping into her arm accidentally

Treatment summary: This lady was very worried about that her elbow was red and had a significant indentation post fall and elbow fracture. She had also stopped attending choir due to concerns about others touching her arm. ScarWork involved reducing hypersensitivity, releasing adhesions and “filling in” her elbow indentation. Treatment resulted in reduced hypersensitivity, increased range of movement, reduced redness and return to choir practice

Client with scar from: fall off a ladder onto a brick wall

Age of scar at start of treatment: 2 years

Number and length of treatments given: 4 x 45 minute treatments

Time between before and after photo: 3 months

Primary treatment goal: To enable the patient to use her hand for activities of daily living

Treatment summary: Scar discoloured and patient was unable to fully extend her little finger. ScarWork released tension around fibrous tendons and ligaments. Colour and hand movement improved significantly. This lady was delighted she could open jar lids again!

Client with scar from: fall as a child onto a glass milk bottle

Age of scar at start of treatment: 30 years

Number and length of treatments given: 1 X 45minute treatment

Time between before and after photo: 45 minutes

Primary treatment goal: to reduce tightness, constriction and improve cosmetic appearance

Treatment summary: ScarWork used to release tension in the hand and wrist. Very tight fibrous tissue surrounding the scar, tendons and ligaments.

This lady could not believe the difference this one treatment made and particularly after 30 years post injury. Patient said her hand now moved “gracefully and with ease”. Palm of the hand appeared much smoother and more relaxed. Results have been lasting.

Client with scar from: Total mastectomy and lymph node biopsy

Age of scar at start of treatment: 4 months

Number and length of treatments given: 9 X 30 minute treatments

Time between before and after photo: 11 months

Primary treatment goal: To relieve tightness, pulling and increase range of movement

Treatment summary: This lady described her scar as feeling “tight” and “stuck” with tenderness into her armpit. ScarWork was used to reduce cording and also reduce swelling around the top of the scar. Treatment included breathing exercises and work to her ribs. Her scar felt loose and softer following treatment and this lady has also been delighted with the improved cosmetic appearance.