Joana Pedroso is a highly skilled and certified scar therapist specialising in the treatment of scar tissue, adhesions and fibrosis following surgery, trauma and burns. Her approach combines advanced manual techniques with a whole-body understanding of movement, helping to reduce discomfort, restore mobility and support long-term recovery.
Career
Joana’s background in Bowen therapy and neuromuscular bodywork has shaped her holistic approach to scar tissue treatment. Utilising the Restore Therapy scar tissue method in combination with medical devices for scar therapy: LymphaTouch® and Deep Oscillation® to target both superficial and deeper tissue layers, , enhancing treatment outcomes and promoting optimal healing.
She has extensive experience supporting clients following breast cancer procedures such as lumpectomy, mastectomy and breast reconstruction, working with concerns including tightness, sensitivity, numbness and cording. Joana recognises that scar tissue can influence the body far beyond the site of injury, and her treatments are designed to improve overall function and ease within the body. Alongside her clinical practice, Joana is committed to accessible care and provides specialist scar therapy for breast cancer patients at the charity Future Dreams House in London.
Joana is passionate about helping people recover from the physical effects of surgery, injury, burns and cancer treatment. Her approach combines specialist scar therapy with a whole-body understanding of movement and function, providing personalised care to support healing, mobility and wellbeing.
Qualifications and Specialist Training
Understanding Scars: Advanced Theory course (currently studying)
Advanced 1:1 training in scar therapy techniques with Restore Therapy
Deep Oscillation® medical device training
LymphaTouch® medical device training
Oncology Scar Specialist Certification
Scar Therapy Practitioner Certification
McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release Technique Certificate of Proficiency
Bowen Therapeutic Technique – Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia (2014)
EMMETT Technique Advanced Practitioner (Level 4)
Be Activated Practitioner Training
Pilates Mat Training – Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute
College of Applied Myoskeletal Therapy Courses
Fascia Bowen with Jo Wortley
Simply Vagus and Lymphatic Bowen with Gus de la Querra
College of Applied Myoskeletal Therapy courses with John Garfield
Qualified Bowen Therapist
Breast Cancer Conference, British Journal of Nursing
Please note: While clinicians at the Restore Therapy Scar Clinic in Harley Street have completed training in different therapeutic modalities, we exclusively offer scar tissue treatment to support recovery after surgery and injury, and not appointments for general holistic or complementary therapy treatment.
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