Sarah Allen-Reading Massage + Therapies

Sarah Allen-Reading Massage + Therapies Supporting women through significant life stages. Massage for relaxation, pregnancy, menopause + pain management. C-section scar therapy specialist.

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This is one of the questions I get asked the most - Am I too late to start? NO! It is never too late to start engaging w...
27/04/2026

This is one of the questions I get asked the most - Am I too late to start?

NO! It is never too late to start engaging with your scar.

Whether you gave birth recently or years ago, c-section scar massage has so many benefits. It can improve mobility, soften tight pinned-in scars, which can often help to reduce an overhang, reduce restrictive movement and improve sensitivity and feeling in the area, plus more.

I see many clients who had a c-section 5, 10, 15 and even 20+ years ago, that have finally found softness in their scars and relief from symptoms such as tight hips or painful lower backs after treatments.

Interested in finding out more? Send me a DM or email - I’m always happy to chat and support. Or book via my website (link in bio)



✨BEFORE + AFTER ✨My lovely client had experienced a pin hole infection from around 6 weeks postpartum to the centre of h...
23/04/2026

✨BEFORE + AFTER ✨

My lovely client had experienced a pin hole infection from around 6 weeks postpartum to the centre of her scar, which required antibiotics. Once the infection had cleared the area of previous infection was pinned in and causing a small shelf above the scar. We used a mixture of hands on techniques and Lymphatouch negative pressure technology to get movement and softness into the scar (to unpin the scar), and the client continued massage and hydration at home. And look at the results! 🙌🏻

Do you have a tight, restrictive scar? Are you experiencing loss of feeling or tenderness in the area? Have you just had a caesarean birth and want to prevent any future issues? Get in touch if you would like to discuss C-section Scar Therapy and how it may help you.  

👉 Book your session with me on my website (following the link in my bio) or send me a DM.




✨TOP TIPS✨My top 3 tips to optimise your c-section scar healing 1. Start early if you can. This is key to reducing scar ...
21/04/2026

✨TOP TIPS✨

My top 3 tips to optimise your c-section scar healing

1. Start early if you can. This is key to reducing scar tissue, adhesions and numbness, and mobilising the area.
2. Massage little and often. Regular c-section massage for a few minutes each day will help improve your scar function.
3. Keep your scar hydrated! Keep your cream/oil by the side of your bed and another pot in your bathroom. Easy to reach for and in view!

Book a C-section Scar Therapy appointment and as part of the appointment you will be shown massage techniques specific to your scar, plus we will discuss creams/oils and other products that your scar might benefit from.

Now booking dates in May. DM to book or book via my website (link in bio)



📣NEW VENUE ALERT 📣We are so pleased to share that we have found a new home for our C-section Coffee Club .baby Our new v...
19/04/2026

📣NEW VENUE ALERT 📣

We are so pleased to share that we have found a new home for our C-section Coffee Club .baby Our new venue has lovely cosy vibes, with comfy seats and all the amenities:

✨ free parking or space for prams
✨ baby changing facilities
✨ tea/coffee and biscuits!

So if you’ve experienced a c-section in the last year or so. Or are pregnant and planning an elective caesarean birth. Then join us at our next C-section Coffee Club on Thursday 7 May.

Come connect, be seen, receive postnatal and scar advice, ask questions, and share your experience with others who understand. And relax ✨

Your hosts:

👩‍⚕️Sarah Allen-Reading, expert C-section Scar Specialist, will share her knowledge on scar care and recovery. From numbness and itching to tightness and restrictive movement, Sarah helps women understand and optimise their scar healing. Scar care is so often overlooked - come ask the expert!

💪🏻Lauren Williams, experienced physiotherapist and postnatal rehab specialist, offers the renowned Mummy MOT. She’ll be on hand to talk about safe return to exercise, healing diastasis recti, pelvic floor dysfunction, and managing postnatal pain - because you don’t have to just “put up with it.”

Whether your journey and / or recovery has been smooth or deeply challenging, you deserve care. You deserve community!

👶🏻Babies always welcome💛

🎟️Only £5 - includes refreshments

Book at https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GAAH (linked in Sarah & Lauren’s bios)

We can’t wait to welcome you!




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💫 REVIEW TIME! 💫A lovely review from a new client 🫶🏻 I am always very grateful to anyone who leaves me a review as it he...
17/04/2026

💫 REVIEW TIME! 💫

A lovely review from a new client 🫶🏻 I am always very grateful to anyone who leaves me a review as it helps others find me (and makes my day!).

I’m am fully booked this month, but my appointments are now open for May. Book your appointment via my website (link in bio) or DM me. I can’t wait to meet you ☺️

Heard of using silicone for scars, but not sure what it actually does? Here’s a rundown…- Locks in hydration lost during...
14/04/2026

Heard of using silicone for scars, but not sure what it actually does?

Here’s a rundown…
- Locks in hydration lost during scar maturation
- Flattens raised scars
- Fades redness
- Protects scar from being irritated by clothing etc
- Reduces discomfort and itching
- Can help prevent hypertrophic or keloid scars
- Provides UV protection

Pretty useful if you ask me! 🙌🏻

✨I’m a stockist for Scarban. Medical grade silicone and a gold standard product. It’s the best!

If you’d like to find out more about silicone send me a DM. And if you live locally and want to purchase and collect (no postage fees!!) get in touch ☺️



You can start scar massage as soon your scar has fully healed (eg no scabs remain and there is no signs of infection etc...
09/04/2026

You can start scar massage as soon your scar has fully healed (eg no scabs remain and there is no signs of infection etc). This is usually around 6-8 weeks. It’s also time to start hydrating your scar with cream or oil.

Hydrating your scar is a key factor in healthy scar formation - it keeps the scar soft and reduces collagen production. It can also help provide relief from the itchiness felt during scar maturation.

Not sure where to start?
Overwhelmed with advice?

* Book in for a C-section Scar Therapy Initial Consultation with me for tailored advice specific to you and your scar.

* Or attend our next C-section Coffee Club in May (links in bio).




✨ Types of Scar ✨Today we go back to the basics and take a look at the different types of scar. Did you know that there ...
06/04/2026

✨ Types of Scar ✨

Today we go back to the basics and take a look at the different types of scar. Did you know that there are more than one type of scar?

The most common scar types are:

👉🏻 Atrophic: a dipped, sunken scar that presents below skin level. This is not as common with c-section scars.

👉🏻 Hypertrophic: a scar that is red and raised above skin level. It occurs when the body lays collagen on top of collagen. Can be painful and sensitive to clothing.

👉🏻 Keloid: raised above the skin, but also extends beyond the borders of the original scar. Often painful, itching and sensitive. Early intervention is key.

👉🏻 Normotrophic: a fine line scar, than is flat and becomes pale over time.

Every scar is unique! A single scar may have multiple presentations along its length eg hypertrophic ends, but normotrophic centre. And this can change during the healing process!

Want to find out what scar type you have? Book a C-section Scar Therapy - Initial Consultation with me and we will not only discuss your type of scar, but you will also receive tailored support and home care to match your scar type.

Book via the link in bio or send me a DM 🫶🏻




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🙌🏻 GIVEAWAY 🙌🏻To kick off Caesarean Awareness Month, I’m giving away a prize worth £100! This is for ANYONE who has expe...
02/04/2026

🙌🏻 GIVEAWAY 🙌🏻

To kick off Caesarean Awareness Month, I’m giving away a prize worth £100!

This is for ANYONE who has experienced a caesarean birth. C-section Scar Therapy can begin 6-8 weeks post-surgery and for many years after. Enter for yourself or as a gift to a friend or family member!

Prize includes:

⭐️ C-section Scar Therapy Initial Consultation (70mins) in-person with me in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire (worth £70)

Or

⭐️ C-section Scar Therapy online consultation (60mins) for anyone not local

PLUS

Alhydran scar cream (30ml) - the gold standard medical scar cream (rrp £29.95)

To win:
🫶🏻 Follow .massage
❤️ Like this post
💬 Tag a fellow c-section mama (or more)! 1 tag = 1 entry

BONUS!
🔂 Repost this to your stories for a bonus entry (don’t forget to tag .massage)

Good luck ✨

T&Cs
* Competition closes 30 April at 9am
* Winner announced on here soon after
* No cash alternative
* Open to UK only
* This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by Meta




✨APRIL is CAESAREAN AWARENESS MONTH✨It is a time for evidence-based education, reflection and support.This month, I’ll b...
01/04/2026

✨APRIL is CAESAREAN AWARENESS MONTH✨

It is a time for evidence-based education, reflection and support.

This month, I’ll be sharing tips, advice, progress photos and lots more! Come along for the ride!

Is there a topic you’d like me to cover? Drop it below in the comments!

And if you have any specific questions about C-section Scar Therapy, please reach out by DM or email (link in bio). I’m always happy to support where I can 🫶🏻



✨ME TIME✨It’s all about the calming environment here, so you can relax and the focus is on you. Because the focus should...
26/03/2026

✨ME TIME✨

It’s all about the calming environment here, so you can relax and the focus is on you. Because the focus should be on you 🫶🏻

There’s only a handful of appointments left in April, so get in touch to reserve your spot on the finest couch around.

Treatments include:

✨C-section Scar Therapy
✨Pregnancy Massage
✨Menopause Therapeutic Massage
✨Swedish Massage
✨Deep Tissue Massage

👉 Book your appointment via the website or send me a DM 😊

⭐️This is my WHY⭐️I’m here to help you optimise your c-section scar by using evidence-informed knowledge to cut through ...
24/03/2026

⭐️This is my WHY⭐️

I’m here to help you optimise your c-section scar by using evidence-informed knowledge to cut through the overwhelm and overload of information and provide clear, practical guidance to support recovery.

C-section Scar Therapy can begin 6-8 weeks post surgery when your scar is healed and for many years after.

✨Not sure if it can help you?
DM to book a free telephone consultation so we can chat (this nerd can talk scars for days…) 🤓

✨Ready to optimise your c-section scar?
DM or book via my website (link in bio)



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Grove Street
Leamington Spa
CV325AQ

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Friday 9:30am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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