I have seen Kara twice for scar treatment following a mastectomy with lymph node removal. I had been suffering from pain along the incision sites, constant muscle spasms, and stiffness in the area. I was very surprised by how such a gentle treatment could make such a difference. On the way home from the first treatment, It felt like everything had been rearranged in the my upper body. I had persistent pain in my rib cage near drain scars and that has completely gone away. The spasming is greatly reduced, and the mastectomy scar pain has improved. I plan to continue to see Kara for more work on my scars and my only regret is not getting the treatment sooner! 

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After two botched surgeries on the palm of my hand, and a third to repair the damage they caused, I was left with a mass of scar tissue starting from below my ring finger to past the centre of my palm. The palm around the svar was constantly hot and red. This scarring resulted in my thumb being permanently pulled towards my palm and unbearable cramping throughout the day, coupled with a permanent spasm in my arm muscle just below my elbow.

 In just two short, gentle treatments, Kara was able to work the scars in such a way as to allow my thumb to fall back into to normal position and put a permanent end to the cramping. The spasm in my arm has subsided, and the colour of my palm is back to normal.  I cannot recommend Kara enough, her treatment was a life-changing, and has given me back almost the full use of my right hand … and all after almost a year of physio and occupational therapy where I had been told my hand would never get any better than the condition it was in when I presented the challenge to Kara! 

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Kara has been my massage therapist for over 10 years.  I first went to her after a rugby injury and had been in pain for so long that I had forgotten what life was like before my back injury.  My sessions with Kara reminded me of what it was like to live with less pain.  I went back to see her after a  motorcycle accident and a botched amputation left me with bad scarring and severe phantom pains in my leg. She worked on my scars and showed me self-treatment techniques to reduce their thickness and prevent them from binding. I am very happy to report that thanks to her treatments and advice, my scars have reduced in thickness, sensitivity and severity, and some are even fading. I would like to say to anyone who is considering treatment with Kara; do not hesitate! Thanks to her, my quality of life has dramatically improved, as has my mobility.

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I would not hesitate to recommend Kara as your future massage therapist. I get treatments regularly while training as a full-time athlete in martial arts and can say it makes a huge difference to recovery rate and reduction in pain from over-training. She has extensive experience working with many different martial arts, including BJJ, wrestling, judo, Thai boxing and submission grappling, so she has a wealth of knowledge to help you recover. 5 stars out of 5. 

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Before I had Scar Treatment with Kara I was unsure that I would be able to get back to training or get back in the ring for another fight. After the first session, I was able to stand up straight again and my scar felt softer and less rigid. I went back for regular sessions and I am back at training and had my first fight a few months ago. I would recommend trying Scar Treatment with Kara if you have scars that are preventing you from doing what you love.

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I have known Kara for more than 30 years. She is an incredible bodyworker, healer and yoga teacher.  I am so blessed to call her a beloved friend. Doing yoga with Kara has changed my life in many ways.  She created a yoga practice for me that is unique to my body and capacity. Working with Kara has made yoga accessible for me. I cannot recommend Kara enough as a guide, teacher and facilitator. 

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Kara is an extremely attentive yoga teacher. She knew how to adjust her class to my level and was able to recommend alternative positions to the ones that were difficult for me. These past few years, I tried different kinds of Yoga, but I had never found “my type” of Yoga until I started with Kara.   Her soft, calming voice allows me to let go each time.

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