How can I help you?
Emma Holly is one of UK’s leading scar tissue therapists, she is an international speaker on the subject, educating other therapists within private practice and NHS. Emma can help you if you have had any kind of surgery or trauma that has created scar tissue (internally as well as the superficial external scar) adhesions or fibrosis. Specialist in non-invasive, manual scar treatments: Restore Scar Therapy, ScarWork™ and scar massage together with cupping, LymphaTouch and Deep Oscillation (non-invasive) medical devices to help promote healing in old and new scars.
You can use this website to read more about the treatments and book an appointment directly. Her clinic is based at 23 Harley Street Consulting Rooms, but appointments may be limited as she is often teaching and not in clinic every week.
Release Tightness
Scar therapy can help loosen and release tight scar tissue to reduce discomfort. Treatment can be beneficial on both new and old scar tissue.Support Emotional Wellbeing
Gentle therapeutic touch can be powerful way to aid emotional recovery and help accept changes after a surgery or accident.Help Restricted Mobility
By reducing tightness and encouraging mobility between the layers of skin, fascia and muscle, the client's range of movement can often improve.Stimulate and Boost Healing
Scar massage is often recommended by surgeons to promote optimum scar healing after surgery & may minimise long term complications.Reduce Sensitivity and Pain
Trapped nerves and irritated scar tissue can be a factor for prolonged discomfort. Therapeutic touch may reduce pain and help normalise sensitivity.Holistic Scar Healing
A tailored programme focusing on diet, exercise and manual treatments, can help optimize your scar healing and general wellbeing.Emma Holly, scar therapist
Emma Holly
Scar Tissue Specialist and EducatorA leader in this specialist field, Emma is always advocating the physical and emotional benefits which can be gained from scar treatment. Emma has been highly commended as Complementary Therapist of the Year by The Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) for her work in post surgical recovery. She has taught scar therapy across the UK, from physiotherapists working in elite sport, and at UK's leading cancer centres. Emma has organised over 550 ScarWork treatments to be given to participants in Invictus Games via Help for Heroes since starting the Invictus project in 2017.
Read MoreA range of treatment options selected to meet your needs
With a holistic individualised treatment approach, Emma will select the best options to deliver a personalised treatment for your scar. This usually includes fascial release and massage as well as scar tissue treatment, to help all of you feel better!
Scar Massage
Scar Massage is commonly used to help remodel and promote improvement in scar tissue that has developed after an injury. Scar massage is often recommended by surgeons and doctors to...
Find out MoreVacuum Massage Using LymphaTouch
Deep Oscillation® an internationally patented, proven technology based on the effects of creating an electrostatic field in the tissue to stimulate healing and reduce fibrosis. Effective...
Find out MoreDeep Oscillation
Deep Oscillation® an internationally patented, proven technology based on the effects of creating an electrostatic field in the tissue to stimulate healing and reduce fibrosis. Effective...
Find out MoreScarWork
ScarWork is a specialised gentle manual treatment, to help anyone with scar tissue, fibrosis, adhesions and change in tissue health following a surgery, radiotherapy, burn or accident...
Find out MoreClient Testimonials
After a couple of sessions with ScarWork, I was impressed to see many of my patient's breast pain had resolved....I would recommend that this treatment should be available to all breast cancer patientsKelvin Chong, Consultant Surgeon, Elstree Spire and NHS Hospitals, March 2018 March 2018
Emma has been such a wonderful and reassuring presence during this challenging period. Recovery from surgery can be so daunting and she’s been responsive, thoughtful and my scarring is minimal. Thank you for the treatment itself and your many helpful suggestions. When I show my scars to people who have had similar surgeries, they cannot believe my results.Cancer surgery March 2023
After a full hysterectomy, I was in pain and also worried about my scar. Emma really listened to my concerns, and when I went in for my first appointment I was amazed at her gentle touch yet extremely effective work. Over the last few months, and even with my sensitive areas of pain, Emma was able to work on the scar and I am feeling incredibly well. The scar is greatly reduced, and the pain is remarkably lessened, most often I am pain free. Also, I’ve worked through a lot of the emotional issues surrounding my surgery, and I believe the work she’s done on my scar has helped facilitate that. Emma is full of compassion and has played a major role in my healing.Total Abdominal Hysterectomy January 2019
I have waited a few days to see if I had any aches or pains. I can happily report that all I feel is less tight, better skin tone, more movement, and much improved posture, plus the 'want to dance' mode. I am feeling much stronger and able to manage greater activity. I still have tightness as a band round the bra line, however the tension has reduced to the point that I am mostly not conscious of it and it is not restricting my breathing.Capsular Contracture (following bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction) August 2021
I had a deep laceration to my forehead which caused a raised ‘angry’ looking scar. This was next to an old scar so caused me to feel very self conscious. The fresh scar has improved, smoother and flatter. Also noticed considerable improvement to the 45 year old scar which I never imagined. Emma really does have magic in her fingers!Facial Scar Treatment May 2016
Great lady, brilliant work. Scar has almost disappeared after two treatments. Very pleased.Mole Removal Scar Treatment May 2016
I just wanted to say thank you so much for taking the time to do a treatment on my scarred leg! I can honestly say that the colour has changed to a more natural tone which blends in with the rest of the flesh around the scar. The actual scar itself on the shin area felt softer and more pliable and it feels as if it is not so firmly adhered to the bone underneath. That area does not look as depressed as it did before and it feels more comfortable and not so tight. All rather impressive for a first go on something which has not been looked at for the last 37 years!! (The client had a motorbike accident 37 years prior to therapy)Motorbike Accident Scar Treatment May 2015
Thank you so much for my treatment today. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I have just had a good look at my scar in the mirror and I do think it appears calmer and more even. I was a bit apprehensive about the treatment as I do not like my tummy being exposed or touched in any way. I was surprised at how relaxed I felt during and after...I wanted you to know how much it has benefited me. I look forward to seeing you again in two weeks. Thanks againAbdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Treatment April 2015
Having work on my c-section scar has been eye opening. It was very sensitive at first to it being touched and now it does not affect me. The lip that protruded over the scar is very minimal after 3 sessions and I am extremely happy with the results. Emma is gentle, calming and patient and I would recommend her services to everyone.Caesarean Treatment July 2016
I gained so much from my treatment. My first session was quite emotional for me talking about what had happened and how I felt has been a healing process for me. The treatment itself has, without doubt, improved the appearance of my scar and how I feel about it. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Emma-she is fabulous and made me feel completely at ease. Thank you!Caesarean Treatment May 2016
After a full hysterectomy, I was in pain and also worried about my scar. Emma really listened to my concerns, and when I went in for my first appointment I was amazed at her gentle touch yet extremely effective work. Over the last few months, and even with my sensitive areas of pain, Emma was able to work on the scar and I am feeling incredibly well. The scar is greatly reduced, and the pain is remarkably lessened, most often I am pain free. Also, I’ve worked through a lot of the emotional issues surrounding my surgery, and I believe the work she’s done on my scar has helped facilitate that. Emma is full of compassion and has played a major role in my healing.Hysterectomy Scar January 2019
The treatment feels amazing. It was so gentle that at first you don’t think it can be doing anything but afterwards I felt immediate results. My scar had adhesed inside on one side and was pulling in. After one treatment I felt it much softer and looser. The second treatment went a little deeper and has helped even more. My scar is almost so much flatter and smoother now and it’s only been six months since my operation, an emergency c-section, and a month since I started seeing Emma. Highly recommended.Caesarean Treatment April 2018
I have had 2 sessions with Emma to work on breaking down the scar tissue left from having breast cancer surgery followed by radiotherapy last year. I had been left with a lumpy tender breast and both my oncologist and breast surgeon recommended Emma’s scar therapy treatment. Emma made me feel really comfortable and is clearly passionate about her work. The results were instant and the tenderness has reduced. I can’t recommend this treatment, and Emma, highly enough. Thanks so much Emma!WLI (Lumpectomy) Breast Cancer Treatment May 2018
Emma was a guest speaker at Trojans Support Group. Her insight on scars was spot on. I hadn't previously considered my symptoms and restricted movement could be down to scars and was interested to learn more. I have had two treatments, once as a client & once as a volunteer model. On both occasions the improvements were immediate and although the visual affect of the scars was not my main concern, they no longer look as red and angry, which is an added bonus. I cannot praise Emma highly enough. Her professionalism, enthusiasm and willingness to transfer her skills to help others is commendable.Breast Reconstruction (DIEP) Treatment July 2018
The RESTORE Scar Therapy Pledge
Emma Holly is passionate about scar therapy being more available to those who need it. Offered as part of the RESTORE scar therapy education program, appointments for free scar therapy sessions with the therapists completing their advanced training courses provide vital scar therapy to those affected with both new and old scars.
We understand that not everyone is able to afford specialist treatments. The RESTORE free scar therapy pledge provides a win-win for those who would otherwise not be able to afford treatment whilst ensuring therapists completing their advanced skills training have the supervised hands-on experience they need to offer scar therapy to their clients.
Appointments with supervised therapists completing their advanced education are available around the UK – over 2,000 beneficial free treatments have already been delivered by therapists under supervision.