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Scars are a problem when they are painful and/or restrict movement.

At that point a manual therapist needs to approach treatment efficiently, safely and with the correct explanations behind it.

Manual therapy or massage (or any other hands on approach) can be really helpful to help with scar problems.

What can our hands on approach do?

It certainly DOESN’T help a scar by breaking it down, DOESN’T help the fibres to realign

But we don’t need these things for helping with problematic scars.

Join Anna Maria for our Scar Workshop next month where you will learn;

• Scar assessment techniques
• Massage and myofascial approaches
• Cupping for scar restriction and sensitivity
• Silicone sheeting applications
• Rigid and kinesiology taping
• Guidance on when different interventions are appropriate throughout the healing process

You'll work directly with real scars in a supported learning environment, helping you develop clinical reasoning, challenge common misconceptions, and build confidence in your treatment decisions.

📅 Saturday 4th July 2026
💷 £225

Places are available now. Book your place here:
https://thestschool.co.uk/events/scar-workshop-july-2026/

Scar Massage | The ST School An evidence-based course for therapists to learn the use of massage and other hands on approaches to improve restrictive and painful scars

We still a few places remaining on our Emergency First Aid at Work course in Exmouth on Friday 5th June.

Delivered by Debbie Slater (qualified Nurse and Soft Tissue Therapist), this practical one-day Level 3 course is ideal for Soft Tissue Therapists, Massage Therapists and other manual therapists wanting to gain or refresh their First Aid qualification.

Includes CPR, choking, seizures, bleeding, unconscious casualty management and more.

✔ One-day course
✔ Certificate valid for 3 years
✔ Designed with therapists in mind

📍 Exmouth
📅 Friday 5th June

https://thestschool.co.uk/events/first-aid-course-26/

Anna Maria Mazzieri

Emergency First Aid at Work course - The ST School Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work course. One-day training covering CPR, injuries & emergencies. Accredited, practical and suitable for workplaces.

📢 LAST CHANCE TO BOOK 📢

Exploring the link between Chronic Pain and Trauma - ONLINE WEBINAR - TONIGHT (THURSDAY 16TH APRIL) 7.30PM

“People who experience trauma are three times more likely to develop Chronic Pain” (McKernan et al, 2019)

Chronic Pain is a complex condition, adding to that complexity, evidence is showing that it often echoes history of trauma . Massage professionals like ourselves who often see clients with persistent pain, need to listen to that echo and understand how it influence the person in front of us , to provide safe and effective support.

Book your spot and find out how 👉🏻https://thestschool.co.uk/events/chronic-pain-echoes-trauma-apr-26/

NEW DATES NOW CONFIRMED!

Two webinars, both designed to build on what you’ve already learned and take it a step further:

🔴 Recognising Red Flags Part II - Tuesday 5th May 7.30pm

Going deeper into specific conditions and how they can present in practice - including Rheumatoid Arthritis, PMR and osteoporotic fractures.
Book here: https://thestschool.co.uk/events/recognising-red-flags-ii-may-26/

📊 Evidence Based Practice Part II: Real Life Applications - Wednesday 6th May 7.30pm

Helping you actually apply evidence in the real world - making it relevant to your day-to-day clinical decisions.
Book here: https://thestschool.co.uk/events/evidence-based-ii-may-26/

Ready to take the next step into clinical practice?

If you’re feeling limited in your knowledge around pain and injury, this is your opportunity to upgrade.

Our Level 5 Diploma in Soft Tissue Therapy is designed to take you from massage into confident, evidence-based clinical practice — giving you the skills to assess, treat and support clients with musculoskeletal pain and injury.

✔ Weekend format – designed for working therapists
✔ Monthly payment options available
✔ Build clinical reasoning, not just techniques

This is a vocational, clinically grounded course focused on treating people, not just injuries.

📍 The Glasgow School of Massage, Glasgow
📅 Starting June

Book here:

Upgrade To Level 5 in Soft Tissue Therapy (Glasgow) - The ST School Our 'Upgrade To Level 5 Diploma in Soft Tissue Therapy' is designed to take your current massage practice to a more clinical level.