Scars and experiences of medical procedures
Differentiated manual work with fully healed scar tissue and connective tissue.
Scars resulting from operations, accidents, injuries or childbirth can develop in very different ways. Some become soft and inconspicuous, while others remain hard, knotted, drawn in or less mobile in relation to their surroundings.
Manual work with scar tissue and connective tissue
ScarWork according to Sharon Wheeler is a differentiated form of manual scar work. A wide range of specific, predominantly gentle techniques is used to work with fully healed scar tissue and the surrounding area. Different layers of tissue may gradually be included.
More than the visible course of a scar
Even small scars that are inconspicuous on the surface can feel distinctly different in deeper layers of tissue. Treatment is therefore guided not only by the visible course of the scar, but also by the quality and mobility of the connective tissue involved.
I am a trained ScarWork Practitioner and combine ScarWork with connective-tissue work and bodywork.
When treatment is not provided
I work only with fully healed skin. Open areas, inflammation, unexplained changes, acute healing problems or medical concerns require medical assessment first.
If an operation is still ahead of you or the healing process is not yet complete, you can find further information under: Support before and after surgery →
Medical context
Symptoms whose cause is unclear or that could indicate a serious condition should be medically assessed. My work does not replace necessary medical treatment. I am not aware of scientific recognition of the effectiveness of the methods and approaches I use.
