Welch Scar Therapy
Gentle Scar Care | Breast and Chest Care | Myofascial Release
Scar restrictions can show up in ways that feel confusing
Gentle and painless manual therapy offers a safe and supportive approach to rehabilitation after surgery to promote optimal recovery, reduction in side effects, prevention or mitigation of post-op complications, reduction in guarding and fear of movement, and improvements to well-being and quality of life. If you’re feeling nervous or unsure where to start, you’re not alone. Sessions are calm, respectful, and comfort-first—designed to help you move and feel better without pushing through pain.
Scar restrictions can show up as pain or discomfort, pulling or tightness, itching, numbness, hypersensitivity, and limited range of motion—sometimes right at the scar, and sometimes in the way your body moves overall. Whether your surgery was recent or years ago, support is available. No scar is too small or too old to benefit from this work.
And sometimes the symptoms show up somewhere else
Because scars can create restrictions through the body’s connective tissue, you may notice symptoms in a different area than the scar itself.
“Stacey is knowledgeable and made me feel very comfortable. She is professional and friendly. She took the time to explain my treatment thoroughly and I saw immediate improvement directly following my appointment. Relaxing and pain relieving experience.”
Let’s get you reconnected to your body.
It’s common to feel anxious about touch after surgery, injury, or a big body change, especially when you have experienced painful rehab or are told that nothing more can be done for your ongoing pain and limited mobility. This can be mentally and emotionally devastating, keeping your nervous system stuck in a state of threat and tension which impacts not just your body, but confidence, mood and sense of safety within your own body- leading to emotional and physical disconnection. To help foster a new sense of awareness and connection to your body, sessions are slow and gentle, guided by your comfort. You don’t have to “tough it out” to benefit.
Consent-forward: you are in control
Gentle pace: no forcing, no rushing
Nervous-system aware: calming, supportive environment
Questions welcome: we’ll talk through everything
Find the right kind of support
Scar Therapy (All scars)
Gentle hands-on work to help surgical, trauma, and burn scars move more freely—supporting comfort, mobility, and symptoms that may show up elsewhere.
Breast Cancer Surgery Care
Supportive post-op care focused on comfort, lymphatic support, mobility, scar restrictions and managing common complications resulting from all types of breast cancer surgeries including mastectomy, lumpectomy, expanders, reconstruction, DIEP flap, TRAM flap. Lats flap and more.
Elective + Medically Indicated Breast & Chest Care
Care for augmentations, lifts, reductions, implant removal, gynecomastia, chest implants, and gender-affirming top surgery—pre- and post-op support at your pace.
Myofascial Release
Gentle sustained techniques focused on connective tissue restrictions to decrease pain and restore mobility.
TMJ Therapy
Gentle techniques for chronic jaw tension and discomfort, headaches, and neck and shoulder pain.
Therapeutic Breast Massage
Gentle circulatory and lymphatic techniques focused on breast tissue and the surrounding chest area to support overall breast health and ease chronic tension or discomfort due to hormonal changes, breastfeeding, and posture.
“Stacey is professional, sincere and amiable. She explained each step of the procedure and asked several times if I was comfortable. She answered all my questions and made me feel valued as a client!”
What scar tissue is—and why it can feel “stuck”
Scar tissue is the fibrous tissue your body forms after surgery or injury. It does not move freely like healthy tissue, and its limitations can affect large areas around it, which can cause pain, tightness, pulling, discomfort, and other symptoms, which can lead to limited mobility, guarding, and fear of movement.
Breast & Chest Support
(Pre + Post-Op)
Recovery can feel vulnerable. This is a comfort-first, consent-forward space designed to support you before or after breast or chest surgery—including breast cancer surgery and gender-affirming top surgery. We go slowly, check in often, and work within your comfort level to promote optimal healing and recovery.
Warm, respectful care—backed by experience
My work is rooted in a deep commitment to supporting those navigating life after surgery- especially individuals recovering from breast cancer and other complex procedures. Over the years, I’ve seen how many people continue to live with pain, restriction, and discomfort long after they’ve been told they’re “healed.”
That gap in care is what drives me.
Through gentle, specialized manual therapy, my goal is to help restore movement, reduce pain, and support your body’s natural ability to heal- while also honoring the emotional experience that often accompanies recovery. I strive to create a space where clients feel truly seen, supported, safe and empowered in their healing journey.
