Scar Massage
Taking Care of Your Scar
Did you know scars continue to heal and respond to treatment even years later?
• Keep the area hydrated with a good moisturizer.
• Gentle massage can improve the texture and flexibility of your scar.
• Movement helps maintain circulation and elasticity.
Your body has an incredible ability to heal itself, and with the right support, you can help it along
the way
Read the articles below to find more information about scar health and massage
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Why a 1:1 Session?
Why a 1:1 Session Could Be the Most Supportive Thing You Do This YearGroup sessions are wonderful. They bring energy, connection and momentum. But there's smething uniquely pwerful about a 1:1 session– time that is just for you, your body, and what you need right now....
Pole Walking?
WHY POLE-WALKING REHAB IS MORE THAN JUST A WALK– IT'S HEALING, STRENGTH & STABILITY Step into strength: How rehab-style pole-walking supports recovery, balance and confidence. Walking can feel simple. But when the body has been through illness, surgery, treatment...
The Benefits of Circuit Classes –
The Benefits of Circuit Classes – And How to Adapt Them for Pilates, Cancer Rehab & Gentle Movement Circuit training has been around for decades, and for good reason: it works. Whether you're looking to build strength, improve balance, boost energy, or simply get...
Massage: Choosing the Right Treatment for Your Body
"The right massage can change everything – when it's chosen with care."Massage has been used for thousands of years to ease pain, reduce stress, improve mobility and support healing – but not all massage is the same. From deep tissue to myofascial release,...
Stretching Isn’t a Waste of Time
If you've ever been told stretching is pointless, or you have felt guilty for skipping it after class, it's time to rethink it. Stretching isn't about showing off splits– it's about helping your body move, recover, and feel freer. When you match the type of stretch to...
“Posture after cancer: why stoops, tilts and curves can appear–and what you can do”
"Help! I looked in the mirror and see tilts and bends that weren't there before..." If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Many people notice changes in posture after cancer treatment– rounded shoulders, a forward stoop, or even a side tilt that looks a little...
Moving More in Everyday Life During and After Cancer Treatment
When people think about "exercise", they often picture, gyms, treadmills, or structured classes. These are all fabulous. But movement doesn't have to be formal. It can be built into the small moments or everyday life– at home, at work, with family, and even socially....
Hot tubs, saunas & a compromised lymphatic system: the good, the bad and the ugly
Hot tubs, saunas & a compromised lymphatic system: the good, the bad and the ugly. Why this matters: If your lymphatic system is compromised (after cancer treatment, surgery, infection or primary lymphoedema), heat can be a friend or a foe. A client of mine...
Manual Lymphatic Drainage vs Machine-based Treatments: What’s the Difference?
When people talk about "lymphatic drainage" these days, they may be thinking of three quite different things: Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) performed by a trained therapist, machine-based lymphatic treatments, such as pressotherapy suits or compression devices, and...
You’re not “chronic enough”? Here’s the truth…
When "You're Not Chronic Enough" Isn't the End: 6 Powerful Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider If you have ever been told by a healthcare professional that you do not qualify for treatment because your condition "isn't bad enough yet," or that's normal, it can...