Vickie Maher Massage Therapy

Vickie Maher Massage Therapy has one site in Brentwood, Essex. It provides scar and massage therapies, with services focused on scar treatment and post-operative care.

Named services include general scar therapy, C-section therapy, oncology scar therapy, post-op MLD, LymphaTouch and Deep Oscillation Therapy. Care may also use oncology massage techniques, IASTM, cupping and taping where appropriate.

Oncology scar therapy is for scars linked with cancer treatment and related surgery. The source names tumour removal, reconstructive surgery, ports and stomas. It also addresses issues such as tightness, pain, adhesions, axillary web syndrome, radiation fibrosis syndrome, capsular contracture and lymphoedema.

These appointments use lighter touch than sports or deep tissue massage. Treatment planning can consider touch and smell sensitivity, chemotherapy cycles and side effects. For complex oncology procedures, the clinic may write to the oncology consultant or medical team before therapy starts.

Scar therapy may be used for hypertrophic and keloid scars. It may also be used around mesh, implants, stomas, metalwork and areas of numbness or tightness. Techniques may include pumping, stroking and specialist stretching methods for tight or puckered sites.