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Course FAQ’s
The Scar Therapy Practitioner is the course designed for practitioners who see a variety of clients in their clinic. In attending this course, you’ll still learn about c-sections and cancer scars (just not in so much depth than a specialist course). The Scar Therapy Practitioner is a good general course for anyone looking to add scar massage and fascial release for scar tissue into their clinic, and will give skills to help improve scars.
If you mostly have certain types of clients, a specialist course may suit you better. In these courses, we specifically concentrate on one specialist area. However, you can translate the information and apply the techniques to treat other scars after completion.
If you choose to attend multiple courses, you will refine your skills and techniques each time, whilst looking at how to adapt your skills for different surgery types and locations. I have made it so you can easily jump on at any course, and so if you want to come back and concentrate more specifically on extra ways to help cancer scars or c-sections, then you can grow and develop further. Each course is unique and the supervised clinic sessions mean that you will be getting ‘hands-on’ and treating members of the public to improve their scars each time.
To attend any course, you need a professional physical therapy qualification (minimum level 3) and a years’ experience. This can include (but is not limited to):
- Massage Therapist
- Physiotherapist
- Osteopath
- Chiropractor
- Acupuncturist
- Cranial Therapist
- Fascial and Myofascial Therapist
- Women’s Health Specialist
- Occupational Therapy
Ann Bryan
“The ScarWork taster session with Emma was perfect for learning – theory in the morning then practical with willing models (very grateful to work on ‘real’ patients). The theory is well taught, interesting and immediately usable. Being corrected as we worked with patients meant the new movements have stuck. I have used the techniques alongside and independently of the ones I know already and have achieved rapid change. Would definitely recommend the course & techniques.”
Training Attended: One Day Introduction to ScarWork
Chris Rainbow
“ Great introduction into an area I did not know/understand. Look forward to applying the work. Demonstrations excellent. Being a practical learner I found the demos and practical work great. I would recommend this workshop.”
Training Attended: Private Workshop
Soft Tissue Therapist
“ Vickie Maher was amazing, really knowledgeable and skilled. She managed the group dynamic very well. I really liked the real scar practice we had and the feedback given on our techniques, really useful.”
Training Attended: Scar Therapy Practitioner
Angela Jones, Physiotherapy
“Very good online materials, I liked the bite size sections to fit in around work/life. In-person training with Rachel Gray exceeded my expectations”
Training Attended: Oncology Scar Specialist
Shannon Ruddell
“Exceeded my expectations. I did not expect such quick results with very easy to use techniques. Well organised and excellent practical workshop”
Teres Hosszu
“The in person training was invaluable especially because we were lucky enough to have the experience of working on many different scars and people in clinic. This course is a must for any soft tissue therapist working in a clinical capacity.”
Training Attended: Scar Therapy Practitioner
Sarah Logan
“It was clear we were in the hands of a really skilful and passionate practitioner. I loved Emma’s clear and enthusiastic presentation style. A fantastic workshop! Professionally run with great support and encouragement. I feel as if I have learned some important and useful new skills and ideas but it has really left me wanting more!”
Training Attended: One Day Introduction to ScarWork
Sarah Thompson
“ Really comprehensive and informative, I loved the mix of theory and practical. The workshop has given me examples of scar work that I can incorporate into my work. “
Training Attended: One Day Introduction to ScarWork & Oncology Scar Specialist
Cherie Howe
“ This was by far and away my favourite course I’ve done with Restore Therapy, especially the techniques. They will be applicable for me to a wider range of issues, I’ve already used them on a scar with good results. It’s great to have the pre-course (learning) available on line before the course starts, and I especially enjoy the tests as it makes much more time for hands-on work in class.”
Training Attended: Oncology Scar Specialist
Shane Kelly
“ Demonstrations easy to follow. Really personal and interactive. Very patient and great teacher. Interested to learn more about ScarWork. “
Training Attended: Private Group Workshop
Nigel King
“ Very good – Opened a new view of scar treatment ”
Training Attended: Private Workshop
Karen Jenns
“The online pre-course learning was very good & well presented, easy to understand, interesting & informative. Prepared us well for the in-person training. This is an excellent training programme. Thank-you so much Emma. I was a little worried about treating patients…but it was actually really good & all the patients seem to benefit from the treatments. Can’t wait to start practicing.”
Training Attended: Scar Therapy Practitioner
Helen Van Kempen
“ Really useful skills that I can apply to my practice straight away. I would recommend this workshop ”
Training Attended: Private Group Workshop
Alex Jovanovski
“ It offered an alternative treatment method for scars, compared to what is previously used. Written material and demonstrations were informative and useful. I would be interested in learning more about ScarWork. ”
Training Attended: Private Group Workshop