SCARWORK · ARLINGTON, MA
Every scar tells a story. Meet yours with compassion.
Scarwork is gentle, precise work with scar tissue from surgeries, C-sections, and injuries, recent or decades old. In contrast to traditional techniques that seek to “break up” scar tissue, I aim to help the scar integrate into the tissue around it.
Many people find the scar, and the area around it, starts to feel like theirs again.
WHY IT HELPS
A scar is part of you. It just may not feel that way yet.
Safety first, here too
Scars can carry a lot: the injury, the surgery, the story around it. We treat the scar and its underlying cause with reverence and bring joy, sometimes laughter to the treatment.
Integrate, don’t break up
Rather than forcing tissue apart, Scarwork invites the scar to blend with the organized tissue around it, so the whole area can move and feel more like one piece.
Notice the changes
Many scars become places of missing or confused sensation. This work invites you to notice changes in sensation, color, and texture in addition to changes in movement.
SCARS PEOPLE BRING
Recent or decades old, all welcome
Scarwork isn’t a separate appointment. You book a session, and I draw on whatever helps most that day: Scarwork, nervous system work, or some of each.
- C-section, laparoscopy, and abdominal surgery scars
- Joint replacements and orthopedic surgery scars
- Scars from injuries and accidents, including burns
“Been working with Jeff for the last 3+ years through sports injury, pregnancy, and c-section recovery and he is the absolute best!”
Ashley, Google review
COMMON QUESTIONS
About Scarwork
Does it hurt?
No. This work is entirely painless. Many of the techniques use little more than the weight of a fingertip.
How soon after surgery can I start?
As soon as it’s dry. Once the stitches are out and the wound is closed, we can begin.
My scar is old. Is it too late?
No. Scars that are decades old are welcome.
How many sessions will I need?
New clients start with three sessions over about three weeks. From there, we decide together what makes sense.
ARE YOU A BODYWORKER?
I teach Scarwork to massage therapists and practitioner groups. Bring a workshop to your group
Curious whether Scarwork could help?
Start with a short intro call. Tell me about your scar, and I’ll tell you honestly whether I can help.