Scar massage
What is scar massage?
Scar massage is a common method used to help remodel scar tissue that has developed after an injury or surgery. It involves applying pressure and movement to the scar to help it’s flexibility, appearance, sensation, and feel more integrated with the body. It helps to break down adhesions, soften and flatten the scar, as well as increase blood circulation and lymphatic drainage. This promotes better healing, and can reduce sensations such as itching, pain or over-sensitivity.
Following your consultation and assessment your treatment will be tailored to focus on areas of tightness and tension around your scar and the underlying fascia, muscles and any fibrotic tissue.
C-section scar massage
Following the birth of your baby a c-section scar massage is one of the most important things you can do to care for and help your scar to heal. Initially, the scar can be painful, and if left alone, scar tissue can be problematic, causing problems in your pelvic floor muscles and the abdominal wall. A scar massage can prevent these complications and help heal your scar.
What to expect?
During your appointment we will assess your scar:
- Check the healing, and suggest any products that may promote this.
- Look at various different movements to see how it copes with the demands of the body.
- Check for a diastasis
- Suggest core exercises if needed to facilitate healing.
- Use specialist techniques to release tension and restrictions
- Give you self massage techniques to continue your recovery at home
Oncology scar massage
Improve your outcomes after cancer surgery and radiotherapy with gentle techniques to promote your recovery. We can address common complications such as cording/axillary web syndrome, diaphragm changes, numbness, pain, and restricted movement. This specialised treatment will help to improve your confidence in the area affected, reduce adhesions, stiffness in the scar, and help it feel more integrated with the rest of the body.
When can I start scar massage?
Scar massage can start as soon as your scar has healed and the scabs have fallen off. Usually around 6-8 weeks.
Introducing LymphaTouch Pro: Advanced Scar Therapy
To enhance the benefits of traditional scar massage, we utilise the LymphaTouch Pro device, a state-of-the-art tool that combines negative pressure (gentle suction) with mechanical vibration. This technology allows us to:
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Gently lift and mobilise scar tissue
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Stimulate lymphatic and blood circulation
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Reduce swelling and promote healing
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Break down adhesions beneath the surface
The treatment is non-invasive and tailored to your comfort, often leading to noticeable improvements in scar texture and mobility after just a few sessions.
What to Expect During Your Session
Your therapy session will begin with a comprehensive assessment of your scar, including its appearance, mobility, and any associated discomfort. Based on this evaluation, Jodie or Georgie will develop a personalised treatment plan that may include:
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Manual scar massage techniques
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Application of the LymphaTouch Pro device
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Guidance on self-care practices and exercises
Our goal is to create a comfortable and supportive environment where you can relax and focus on your healing.
Georgie Brookes
Sports Therapist
Rehab Specialist
Pilates Instructor
Georgie graduated from St Mary’s University with a degree in Sports Rehabilitation in 2008. With over a decade of experience Georgie has worked in a variety of settings including gyms, multidisciplinary clinics, and with professional sports teams. This involves helping people suffering from pain and injury with the musculoskeletal system through exercise rehabilitation, movement education, and manual therapy.
Georgie immersed herself in the Pilates matwork training for a year with Pilates Foundation in 2009, and another year in the Apparatus in 2012. Then specialising in Pre and Postnatal Pilates too. With a large number of patients needing more than hands on treatment she finds using Pilates exercises a great way of helping individuals return to their sport or goal. Georgie was the Pilates instructor for Harlequins for two seasons where she worked alongside the medical team to help players return to rugby after injury.
Georgie has a particular love of all things active and is a keen runner, sea swimmer, and netball player. She is passionate about getting you back to your sport or hobby whatever it may be. She has undergone an additional diploma in the John Gibbons Bodymaster Method which has deepened her understanding of the body. And regularly uses the methods taught such as Kinesiology taping, Muscle Energy Techniques, Advance Soft Tissue Techniques, and Dry Needling.
Since having three children her drive has grown to help women in the postnatal period. To educate women on their pelvic floor, diastasis separation (if it has occurred) and the importance of building core strength back up again to cope with the demands children throw at you! With a number of friends having c sections, and the questions that came with it Georgie’s interest grew in how to help c section scars. She started with Emma Holly’s Introduction to ScarWork and the results were so fantastic that Georgie went on to become part of the first group of therapists to be trained as C-Section Scar Specialists with Restore Scar Therapy.
Jodie Pargeter
Physiotherapist,
Acupuncture Physiotherapist,
Women’s Health Specialist,
APPI Pilates trained
Jodie is the co-founder of The Health Hub and a highly experienced chartered physiotherapist with a warm, hands-on approach to helping people move and feel better. With a background that spans both NHS and private practice, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for supporting individuals at every stage of life.
Jodie has a particular interest in women’s health physiotherapy, especially antenatal and postnatal care. As a mum herself, she understands just how important it is to feel supported and confident in your body during pregnancy, after birth, and beyond. Her own journey into motherhood has fuelled her dedication to offering thoughtful, evidence-based care for women.
A love of sport and rehabilitation has always been central to Jodie’s career. She studied in Australia, where she had the incredible opportunity to work alongside some of the country’s leading Olympic physiotherapists. This experience shaped her holistic, movement-focused approach to treatment.
Jodie is continually developing her skills and is trained in a wide range of techniques, including acupuncture, clinical Pilates, and specialist postnatal rehab. She takes pride in offering a personalised treatment plan that fits each client’s lifestyle and goals—whether that’s returning to sport, managing a new baby, or simply moving with more ease.