Oncology Massage & ScarWork by Jane Rackham

11/10/2024

If highlighting Breast cancer awareness month gets every women of any age to check themselves then this visual should inspire

08/10/2024

A very thought provoking picture of how the empowerment of women can overthrow

In the Gloucestershire area we are abundant with services to help and support throughout and beyond a cancer disgnosis.
I walked into Maggies the week i found out my breadt cancer diagnosis. I talked, they listened, which i found very helpful.

25/09/2024

What I find so fascinating about the Restore Scar therapy method is that we can see results not just visually but verbally from client.
My client mentioned below was a case study for me when I first trained as a Scar Therapist back in 2020

It’s fascinating to me that whilst we didn’t see any visual changes to the scar my client reported huge changes to his numbness and nerve pain in his palm and fingers throughout his 4 treatments after 40 yrs…!!!
He even stopped dropping things. This was truly incredible.

The Restore Scar Therapy method helps reduce pain, increase function, mobility and quality of life which has been effected by internal and external scars (regardless of the age of the scar).
See below his surprised and delighted review of his treatment.

The treatment itself is a gentle, pain free treatment that encourages scar tissue to integrate with healthy surrounding tissue, encourages fluid exchange and hydration to the scar site. It breaks down adhesions and encourages movement in stress effected areas.

ScarWork treatment for a scar on wrist/forearm injury happened 40yrs ago

October 2019 & March / September 2020

"I have had four treatments with Jane on a long scar on my forearm. The injury that caused the scar happened more than forty years ago. I was left with no feeling in two fingers and only partial and somewhat painful sensation on the palm. There has been no increase in sensation since the accident until these treatments. After the first session the painful electric sensation in the palm transformed into normal feeling. After the next two sessions I noticed that i had stopped dropping things with the affected hand. My wife is quite pleased about that! I have now completed my course of treatment and am noticing increased sensation in the previously numb fingers. This is far more progress than I could have hoped for. Thanks so much Jane!"

If you are still having pain numbness, mobility issues on around and nearby a scar of any age then please get in touch. There’s something that can be done to help

05/06/2024

Such a privilege to be able to help on these courses. It keeps me current on the hot topic of treating scars and burns. This is such a valuable treatment that should be available to everyone.

What a fabulous fun 3 days with Sian helping Claire Stone on the Restore Therapy practicioner course in swindon at Core Elements training centre.

16/03/2024

My name is Jane and i run a Massage therapy business specialising in ScarTherapy and Oncology Massage in Innsworth Gloucester.

I have been in the health and fitness industry for over 25yrs starting out as an Exercise to Music Instructor and Gym Instructor. I then moved into the therapy world of Therapeutic Massage and Sports Massage. This has been my main stream work focusing on minor injuries and Rehabilitation. More recently I completed my Oncology Massage course in 2019 and since then managed to complete my ScarWork course with Emma Holly (UK trainer) in March and September 2020 in between lockdowns. I have continued to train with Emma Holly @ Restore Therapy and regularly help on her courses as a class room assistance.

I am trying to focus on this new therapy and have started working with a variety of clients with complex scars including Breast Cancer, Mastectomy with or without reconstruction, abdominal, knee, hip, ankle, shoulder and Caesarian-sections.

I have had first hand experience of ScarTherapy on my own breast scar following surgery in 2018. I was told like so many women that the restrictions in my shoulder mobility was down to the effects of radiotherapy. Following ScarTherapy treatment it completely unlocked my tension and shoulder mobility improved over night. These restrictions have not returned but I do get some treatment from time to time.

The link below is a new paper and highlights ScarTherapy results on cancer patients. This is a huge step to getting this therapy being recognised as a go to treatment. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1876382021000457

I have a purpose built room in my garden Innsworth Gloucester and I run three clinics a week.

A scar therapy treatment is extremely gentle. You don’t necessarily need to have a problematic scar to benefit from this magic therapeutic therapy. That said, scars that are painful, sensitive, inhibiting movement are due to scar tissue laying down in the deeper layers and causing restrictions. Gentle techniques to release these restrictions can help improve things greatly. A course of treatment is usually recommended but a single session and self care advise for you to follow at home can be useful.

For much more information or to book a treatment
📞 Jane 07939808664
📧 jane@therackhameffect.com

Scar therapy consultation/treatment 60mins

Scar assessment 30mins

17/02/2024

Fantastic win glosq

16/01/2024

18/04/2023

Fred is extremely happy that Masks are no longer mandatory in the clinic but quite worried about me………….

Whilst i dont want to reintroduce masks i would ask clients to be mindful of situations that they find themselves in before treatments with me.
If you are in close contact with anyone with a cold or
you yourself feel that you have a sore throat or cough please wear a 😷 or move appointment to following week if you feel unwell.
Unfortunately i have had 3 nasty colds in the space of 4 months and this current illness i havent been able to work for 5 days which has a huge knock on effect for me and other clients.
Thanks in advance with your understanding in this matter.

20/03/2023

A warm welcome from Nicky and her team at
I first met Nicky during my talk at
a wonderful support group who meet at Maggies Cheltenham once a month.
This morning was again giving that same talk to her team.
Lots of questions and answers
as my talk is not only about working on the scar but what happens in early wound healing ,what you can use to hydrate scars. When to start scar therapy in clinic.

If you know anyone struggling and needs advise please share and get them to get in touch. Im producing a care package all about early wound healing and what yoh can do to help.

17/03/2023

So i am working on producing a little care package for anyone following a surgical procedure this will include

Information about wound healing
Sample of product for scar hydration
And other very important stuff😊

So watch this space👀👀

08/02/2023

A wonderful review thankyou Claire.
To experience a scar therapy session is truly a wonderful thing as i have done for my own scar. Techniques are very light touch due to the nature of healing deeper layers of tissue.
If you are struggling with pain sensitivity or mobility issues then scar therapy could be the answer.
Getting in touch via email for an inital chat is the best place to start. jane@therackhameffect.com

28/12/2022

What a wet day .what to do . Come get a trim . Have a chat .. . Christmas Day has gone . Come tell me what sant brought u .. DEZMOND’s the place to be