Tensor Fascia Lab

Scar tissue forms as part of the body’s natural healing process after surgery, injury, or trauma. Even when a scar appears fully healed on the surface, the tissue beneath can remain restricted or less mobile than the surrounding tissues.

These restrictions may influence how nearby tissues move and how tension travels through the body. In some cases this can contribute to discomfort, altered movement patterns, or a feeling of tightness around the scar.

ScarWork is a gentle hands-on approach that works with the quality and mobility of the scar tissue, helping the area integrate more comfortably with the surrounding tissues.

ScarWork may be applied to a wide range of scars once the tissue has fully healed. This includes scars from surgery, injuries, burns, and other forms of trauma.

Common examples include caesarean section scars, surgical scars, arthroscopic procedure scars, and scars from accidents or burns. Each scar is assessed individually to determine whether the approach is appropriate.

ScarWork can usually begin once the scar has fully closed and the tissue has completed the initial stages of healing. The scar should not be open, inflamed, or showing signs of infection.

In some situations, particularly after major surgery or medical treatment, obtaining clearance from your healthcare provider may be recommended before beginning treatment.

For individuals with a history of cancer or radiation-related scarring, consulting your physician or oncology team before receiving ScarWork is advisable.

ScarWork should not be performed on scars that are still healing, inflamed, infected, or not yet fully closed. In some situations, medical clearance may be recommended before treatment begins.

If you are uncertain whether ScarWork is appropriate for your situation, discussing your scar with a healthcare professional before booking is advisable.

Yes, ScarWork can be beneficial for scars of many ages, including those that formed months or years earlier. Even long-standing scars may continue to influence surrounding tissues and movement patterns.

Keloid scars require more careful evaluation. Because keloids involve excessive scar tissue growth, treatment suitability varies from case to case, so it is best to discuss this before booking.

Many people notice changes in the texture and mobility of the scar tissue, such as a softer feel or improved movement in the surrounding area.

Some individuals also report increased comfort, reduced sensitivity, or improved ease of movement in nearby joints or tissues.

ScarWork is generally performed using gentle and precise techniques. Most clients experience the treatment as comfortable, although mild sensitivity may occasionally be felt when working with restricted areas.

The number of sessions varies depending on factors such as the age, size, location, and quality of the scar tissue. Some scars respond quickly, while others benefit from a more gradual process over several sessions.

Fascia is a connective tissue network that surrounds and connects muscles, bones, organs, and other structures throughout the body. It plays an important role in how forces move through the body and how we maintain posture and movement.

Structural Integration focuses on how tension and support are organised across the entire body rather than working only on isolated areas of discomfort.

The approach looks at how different regions influence one another within the body's structural system and works with the fascial network to improve overall organisation and movement.

Sessions typically involve hands-on work combined with observation of posture and movement. Clients may occasionally be asked to move or change position during the session so different structural relationships can be assessed and addressed.

When working in a series, sessions are typically spaced one week apart, close enough to maintain momentum and far enough for the body to integrate what has changed.

When you might notice change depends on the individual. Some people notice shifts in posture, breathing, or comfort after the first session, while for others the changes develop more gradually as the work builds over time.

The structural changes from the 12-Series tend to be lasting because they reflect how the body has reorganised itself, not just temporary relief from a single session. Most people find the changes hold well over time.

Some return for occasional sessions as their body continues to evolve, but this is a choice rather than a requirement.

The 12-Series works as a progressive process, so commitment matters. The deeper changes come from working through it in sequence.

However, we always begin with a first session. This gives you the chance to experience the work firsthand, and gives me the opportunity to understand your situation and confirm that I am the right fit for what you are looking for. No commitment to the full series is needed before that first conversation.