Scar Massage & Scar Therapy Haywards Heath
ARE YOU SUFFERING WITH PAINFUL OR RESTRICTIVE SCARRING?
Scars can sometimes become painful, sensitive, tight or restrictive long after the initial healing process has finished.
At The Health Hub in Haywards Heath, scar therapy is provided by Jodie Pargeter, our specialist Women’s Health Physiotherapist, alongside Corinna Towler, Physiotherapist and certified scar therapy specialist.
We combine hands-on scar therapy techniques with rehabilitation and advanced technology including the LymphaTouch Pro to help improve tissue mobility, reduce restriction and support recovery following surgery, injury or childbirth.
ASSESSMENT | DIAGNOSIS | TREATMENT | RESULTS
WHAT IS SCAR THERAPY?
Scar therapy involves specialist treatment techniques designed to improve the mobility, flexibility and function of scar tissue.
Although scars are a normal part of healing, some scars can become:
- Tight
- Painful
- Sensitive
- Raised
- Restricted
- Adhered to surrounding tissues
This can sometimes lead to discomfort, movement restrictions or ongoing symptoms elsewhere in the body.
Scar therapy aims to improve tissue mobility, circulation and overall function.
WHAT TYPES OF SCARS CAN BENEFIT FROM TREATMENT?
We commonly help patients with:
- Caesarean section scars
- Abdominal surgery scars
- Hysterectomy scars
- Breast surgery scars
- Orthopaedic surgery scars
- Sports injury scars
- Trauma scars
- Laparoscopic surgery scars
- Older restrictive scars
- Painful or sensitive scars
LYMPHATOUCH PRO SCAR THERAPY
At The Health Hub we use the advanced LymphaTouch Pro device as part of scar rehabilitation and recovery.
The LymphaTouch Pro uses negative pressure therapy to help:
- Improve tissue mobility
- Reduce scar adhesions
- Improve lymphatic flow
- Reduce swelling and oedema
- Improve circulation
- Support post-surgical recovery
- Improve tissue flexibility
This can be particularly beneficial following:
- Caesarean section
- Breast surgery
- Orthopaedic procedures
- Post-operative swelling
- Persistent scar tightness
The LymphaTouch Pro allows us to combine modern technology with hands-on scar therapy and rehabilitation for a more comprehensive treatment approach.
WOMEN’S HEALTH & POST-SURGICAL SCAR THERAPY
Jodie Pargeter is a specialist Women’s Health Physiotherapist with extensive experience helping women recover following pregnancy, childbirth and abdominal surgery.
Scar therapy can be particularly beneficial following:
- Caesarean section
- Abdominal surgery
- Gynaecological procedures
- Birth-related trauma
Treatment may help improve:
- Core activation
- Tissue mobility
- Abdominal tightness
- Sensitivity and discomfort
- Confidence returning to exercise
Corinna Towler is a Physiotherapist and certified RESTORE Caesarean Scar Massage Specialist, with additional expertise in rehabilitation, movement and post-surgical recovery.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF RESTRICTIVE SCAR TISSUE?
Symptoms may include:
- Tightness or pulling sensations
- Pain around the scar
- Sensitivity or numbness
- Restricted movement
- Swelling around the area
- Discomfort during exercise
- Reduced flexibility
- Feeling of tension through surrounding tissues
Sometimes symptoms may occur away from the scar itself due to compensation and altered movement patterns.
HOW DOES SCAR THERAPY HELP?
Scar therapy may help:
- Improve tissue mobility
- Reduce pain and sensitivity
- Improve flexibility
- Reduce adhesions
- Improve circulation and healing
- Improve movement patterns
- Support post-surgical recovery
- Improve confidence returning to activity and exercise
Treatment may include:
- Hands-on scar massage
- Soft tissue therapy
- LymphaTouch Pro treatment
- Mobility exercises
- Breathing and core rehabilitation
- Postural and movement advice

Jodie Pargeter
Physiotherapist,
Acupuncture Physiotherapist,
Women’s Health Specialist,
Restore C-section Scar Specialist
APPI Pilates trained
Jodie is Co-Founder of The Health Hub in Haywards Heath and a highly experienced Chartered Physiotherapist with over 20 years in NHS and private practice. She leads our specialist Women’s Health Physiotherapy service, supporting women through pregnancy, postnatal recovery and long-term pelvic health.
Jodie has a particular clinical focus on antenatal and postnatal physiotherapy, pelvic floor rehabilitation, diastasis recti assessment, and C-section scar treatment using RESTORE Scar therapy. She combines hands-on physiotherapy with tailored rehabilitation plans to help women feel strong, confident and in control of their bodies.
Trained in APPI Clinical Pilates, Jodie integrates clinically guided Pilates into her treatment programmes to support safe return to exercise, running and sport. She also uses diagnostic ultrasound scanning to assess deep core activation and optimise recovery.
Having studied in Australia and worked alongside leading sports physiotherapists, Jodie brings a holistic, movement-focused approach to every patient she sees, delivering expert, evidence-based care for women across Haywards Heath and Mid Sussex.

Corinna Towler
Physiotherapist,
Restore C-section Scar Specialist,
APPI Pilates trained
Corinna is a Chartered Physiotherapist with a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Southampton, building on her earlier qualification in Sports Therapy. This combined background gives her a strong foundation in injury management, movement mechanics and structured rehabilitation across a wide range of conditions.
She has completed Levels 1 and 2 of the APPI (Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute) Clinical Pilates training, enabling her to integrate Pilates-based rehabilitation into treatment programmes. This approach is particularly effective for deep core activation, movement control, lower back pain and long-term injury prevention.
Corinna has also completed the RESTORE Caesarean Scar Massage Specialist course, allowing her to support post-caesarean recovery through scar mobility work, tissue desensitisation and restoring abdominal wall function. She is passionate about helping women regain confidence and strength following C-section surgery.
With extensive experience in sports therapy, pitch-side trauma management and rehabilitation planning, Corinna combines hands-on treatment with clear, progressive rehab. Her elite gymnastics and national trampolining background give her a highly trained eye for movement quality and technique.
Corinna takes a practical, empathetic and evidence-based approach, helping patients build strength, move confidently and return to the activities they enjoy.
WHY CHOOSE THE HEALTH HUB?
At The Health Hub we provide specialist scar therapy within a multidisciplinary clinical environment.
Patients choose us because of our:
- Specialist Women’s Health Physiotherapy expertise
- Certified scar therapy treatment
- LymphaTouch Pro technology
- Hands-on rehabilitation approach
- Focus on long-term recovery
- Modern private clinic environment
- Experienced multidisciplinary team
We help patients across:
- Haywards Heath
- Lindfield
- Burgess Hill
- Cuckfield
- Hassocks
- Hurstpierpoint
- Mid Sussex
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- How soon after surgery can scar therapy begin?
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This varies depending on the type of surgery and stage of healing. We can advise during assessment when treatment is appropriate to begin.
- Can older scars still benefit from treatment?
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Yes. Even scars that are several years old may still respond positively to scar therapy and mobility work.
- Is scar massage painful?
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Treatment should generally feel comfortable, although some areas may feel sensitive initially depending on the scar.
- What is the LymphaTouch Pro?
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The LymphaTouch Pro is an advanced negative pressure therapy device designed to help improve tissue mobility, lymphatic flow and post-surgical recovery.
- Can scar therapy help after a C-section?
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Yes. Scar therapy can help improve mobility, reduce tightness and support postnatal recovery following Caesarean section.
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