Yes. Scar tissue continues to respond and change many years (decades!) after it first formed, for a few reasons -

• Fascia is adaptive and responsive to touch and movement

• The nervous system can be re-educated on areas of changed sensation

• Circulation and lymph flow can be improved

• Collagen (which is thrown down in a disorganized way in scars) can reorganize with the right input

Engaging with all these structures in massage can improve flexibility, comfort, appearance, and movement regardless of the scar’s age.

This treatment can support scars from surgeries (including C-section, joint replacements, mastectomy, top surgery, abdominal surgery, etc.), sports injuries, burns, or other medical procedures. Whether the scar is flat, raised, sensitive, or numb, we’ll take tailored approach to improve comfort and function.

Some scars disrupt normal nerve signaling, leading to numbness, tingling, or pain and oversensitivity. Through gentle touch and guided sensory techniques, we help “re-educate” the area - restoring clearer communication between the tissue and your nervous system. This can help reduce discomfort and re-establish a more integrated body map.

No. Scar work does not need to be painful to be effective. We use gentle, precise techniques that work with your body's tissues, not against them. You’ll always be in control of the pressure and pace, and there is plenty of space to pause, adjust, or check in during the session.

Often, yes — when the area has fully healed. We’ll also work on the surrounding tissue, fascial layers, and related structures (like muscles or nerves) that can be impacted by scarring. The work is holistic, and sometimes the most helpful shifts happen beyond the scar itself.

Yes. Scars can create tension patterns that affect posture, breath, and movement — even in areas that seem unrelated. Many clients notice ripple effects after treatment, like easier breathing, better range of motion, or reduced discomfort elsewhere in the body.

This depends on your goals, the complexity of the scar, and how your body responds. Some people feel a big difference after just one or two sessions, while others benefit from a series spaced out over time. We’ll work together to find what feels most supportive for you.

As part of the treatment I’ll demonstrate some at-home techniques to help your recovery long-term.

That’s completely okay, and common. Scars can carry emotional weight, especially if they’re linked to trauma, illness, or major life events. You only need to share as much as is medically relevant for a safe and consensual treatment.

If you have an emotional response during treatment, that’s completely fine (and normal!) - we can stop anytime, or I’m trained on how to guide you through that in a trauma-informed and non-judmental way. Nervous sytem safety is key to good results.

It’s important to wait until your incision is fully healed and you’ve been cleared by your surgeon or medical provider for hands-on work. This typically means there’s no open skin, drainage, signs of infection, or tenderness that would indicate inflammation.

For most people, this is around 6–8 weeks post-op, but it can vary depending on the type of surgery and your healing process. Once you're cleared, we can begin with gentle techniques like lymphatic drainage or fascial work, gradually building toward deeper tissue or nerve re-training if appropriate.

This treatment isn't for you if you have:

• Active infection

• Unhealed or open wounds

• Recent surgical incisions (until cleared by a medical professional)

• Cancer

• Blood clots or high risk of blood clots in the area

• Unexplained pain, heat, or swelling at the site

• Skin breakdown or ulceration

• Severe systemic illness or fever

• Your scar has mesh under it - we can still treat but will need to modify. Please disclose on intake.