Body in Harmony Training

01/04/2026

You don’t have to have them done, but let us explain to you what may be happening under the skin and what that could lead to…..

When the surgeon goes in via laparoscopy, they expand the abdomen with gas to create space to work (this on its own can leave an expansion pattern in the abdomen), and they have a good look around while they are in there! Responsibly, they check for other issues such as endometriosis and cancer while they have the chance, but this inevitably leaves tracking adhesions wherever they have gone. Adhesions stick structures together that shouldn’t be stuck together so, over the years or even just a few months post-operatively, may well lead to restricted mobility and/or organ function.

When the scar is near the diaphragm, as can be the case in gall bladder removal (cholecystectomy), adhesions can lead to restricted diaphragmatic movement, affecting the breathing, among other things. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy offers a quicker recovery than the traditional method but can still leave problems in its wake. We have a very simple technique for laparoscopy scars, which appears to alleviate problems caused by such adhesions.

30/03/2026

Your CPD should inspire, not overwhelm. At Body in Harmony Training we offer fascia-based, light touch training designed to support your growth as a therapist. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or newly qualified and wanting to expand your skills, our courses in ScarWork and Fascial Unwinding give you practical tools you can use right away — we teach you what works with clarity, care, and real results.

Depending on the course, our trainings are ideal for:

- Massage and bodywork professionals
- Physiotherapists, osteopaths & chiropractors
- Yoga and Pilates instructors
- Scar and post-operative recovery specialists
- Post-surgery lymph specialists
- Reiki and energy workers
- ...in fact suitable for most hands on modalities

You don’t need to understand fascia or light touch, we’ll teach you what you need to know — just come with a curious, open mind, and a willingness to learn. Find out more about what we do here - https://www.bodyinharmony.org.uk/about-us/our-story.

28/03/2026

We are currently inviting 'scar models' to come for free work with our supervised students, on Sunday 19th and Monday 20th April in North London at the North London School of Sports Massage.

If you have scars, these may be contributing to mild or major issues of posture, gait and/or organ function, for example, or they may simply not look as good as you'd like.

We welcome you to come and be a model for our students. We are a professional but friendly training school, teach the globally renowned Sharon Wheeler's ScarWork training. The students are already qualified in the field of complementary medicine and are doing this specialist course to develop their skills. They will be supervised by one teacher and one assistant teacher, both extremely experienced in this work.

If this interests you, find out more by looking at our application form. Please feel free to share the form with friends and family who would love to receive this gentle, painless therapy.

https://form.jotform.com/260774363492363 Use this link to find out more, thank you.

27/03/2026

Have you always had an interest in ScarWork, but would like to know more about it before taking your learning to a new level?

ScarWork is a light touch, fascia-based, therapeutic approach developed by globally renowned scar specialist Sharon Wheeler, that helps reduce restriction, tension and emotional holding in and around scars. It uses gentle, three-dimensional techniques to reintegrate scar tissue into the fascial web, improving movement, sensation, and integration without force or pressure. Adhesions stick structures together that should not be stuck together, but ScarWork facilitates the ‘going home’ and thus the freeing up of displaced tissue. Students learn how to follow the tissue and allow it to go home, which it will do, no matter how long ago the disruption to the tissues occurred.

Watch the video below that was recorded at one of our ScarWork training courses in Taiwan.

ScarWork is becoming an incredibly popular modality of therapy and our courses book out fast. If you would like to be kept up-to-date to see if a space becomes available, visit https://www.bodyinharmony.org.uk/fascia-training-courses/sharon-wheelers-scarwork-course - and apply to be on our waitlist.

26/03/2026

Do you ever think about creating your own future? How you might do it? The results you would like at the end of it? We've explored this in more detail by considering the mind/body connection and how paying attention to it can put you on the path of what is right for you.

Read our blog by Jan, Principal of Body in Harmony Training. In it she discusses how to create what is right for you by listening to your heart and gut. Just visit https://www.bodyinharmony.org.uk/blog/create-your-future. Enjoy! And let us know how it works for you....

23/03/2026

Last week we held our Fascial Unwinding and Energy Awareness course, and what a fantastic group joined us! Jan Trewartha, our Principal, and her Assistant Teacher Carole Caplin, shared practical skills in the art of Fascial Unwinding, coupled with those of energy awareness, and many other aspects of this detailed training. This dedicated group of therapists experienced change, physical and mental/emotional during the four days and it was a joy to watch them transform.

Don’t take our word for it though, read what some of our attendees had to say -

“It was a wonderful weekend…thank you for all the insights and the profound teaching. I feel fluid and with much greater personal capacity.”

“Changed my life”.

“The best training course I have been on. I was nervous to start but felt my confidence grow as the days went on, due to the support and advice from Jan and Carole.”

Our courses book out fast, and with Jan having commitments abroad for a lot of her teaching schedule, if you have seen a course that you’re interested in, we urge you to sign up sooner rather than later.

Our courses can be found by clicking the ‘Training Courses’ link here - https://www.bodyinharmony.org.uk/, and you can get on the Waiting List for the next Fascial Unwinding course by simply following the link on the page to the application form.

19/03/2026

INVITATION for free supervised work with my students:

I invite you to receive work from my supervised ScarWork students on the dates given below. Here are recent testimonials from two of our scar models:

"I found the treatment really powerful yet gentle. Each practitioner that worked with me was so respectful and present with me. The change in my body is really profound and the appearance of my scar has significantly changed." ScarWork model

"Lovely therapists. Worked sensitively on my scars. Result was flatter, easier moving scar." ScarWork model

Sharon Wheeler's ScarWork https://sharonwheeler.com/ is gentle, painless and usually effective on most scars. Scars and the adhesions that form can not only be unsightly but create torsion and tension in the body, restricting movement and function. Organ function can become limited, causing all sorts of different symptoms. Even when the scar looks good on top, there can be problems underneath that are causing you pain or limiting your mobility, even though it wouldn't even occur to you to think these might be related to your scar. For example, an old hysterectomy scar may be contributing towards your back pain or knee problems.

Next date & venue:
17 - 20 April: NLSSM (North London School of Sports Massage) Tottenham Hale, London
Times: 10.00 - 18.00 daily
If you would like to attend, please complete the application form by clicking the link here: https://form.jotform.com/260774363492363

Body in Harmony Training is a BCMA accredited training school.

Please share this invitation with people you feel will benefit and be glad of the work. If you have any queries, please get in touch.

Thank you
Warm wishes
Jan

Please click the link to complete this form.

16/03/2026

It was a joy to teach this wonderful group of students at the North London School of Sports Massage last week.

They immersed themselves in my Fascial Unwinding and Energy Awareness course with dedication, mutual support and a great love of laughter in between the sessions!

Working at this level takes us into the subtle energies, light touch and deep engagement with our clients. It also asks for self awareness and self development. So the course teaches about fascia, yes, but also body reading, self scanning, self healing, engaging in the most non invasive yet profound way, and following the tissue.

As well as learning how to support their clients, the students experienced changes in their own bodies and mental/emotional states, sometimes including profound shifts. Their willingness to invite change was humbling and inspiring.

My deep appreciation also to Carole Caplin, my Assistant Teacher, for her skill and dedication.

The next course will be early next year. If you'd like to be on the waiting list please email admin@bodyinharmony.org.uk, thank you.

Jan

13/03/2026

Are you carrying something from your past without even realising it?

So many of us were raised to “just get on with it” - stiff upper lip, say nothing, push it down. But unspoken pain doesn’t disappear. It lingers. It shapes our thoughts, behaviours, relationships… even our bodies.

Unresolved trauma can show up in ways we don’t expect - perfectionism, people-pleasing, fear of abandonment, anxiety, control issues, low self-worth, difficulty setting boundaries, and more. Sometimes we know something isn’t right. Sometimes we just feel stuck.

Writers like Peter A. Levine (author of Waking the Tiger) and Bessel van der Kolk (author of The Body Keeps the Score) remind us that trauma isn’t just in the mind - the body remembers too.
Healing starts with honesty. With kindness towards ourselves. With reaching out instead of holding it all in.

If this resonates, we invite you to read our most recent blog that Body in Harmony Training Director, Jan Trewartha, has written. It explores the signs of unresolved trauma, why the body holds onto the past, and gentle first steps you can take toward healing.

You don’t have to carry it alone - https://www.bodyinharmony.org.uk/blog/letting-go-of-the-past

11/03/2026

This may not look much like a light touch technique and don’t try this at home! Learn how to work with awareness, safely and with confidence on the Pelvic/Abdominal Scarring specialist course with Jan Trewartha.

Later this year (20th - 22nd November), we will be hosting our Pelvic/Abdominal Scarring and Full Body Integration course; a light-touch, CPD-accredited training designed by Body in Harmony Training director, Jan Trewartha.

This three day, in-person course is available only to therapists who have taken the four day training in Sharon Wheeler's ScarWork and who have sufficient experience. It will focus on understanding and treating the pelvic and abdominal region - one of the most emotionally and structurally significant areas of the body. You’ll explore how surgical and injury-based scars can influence breathing, posture and connectivity throughout the fascial network.

As part of this course we teach full body integration for use once the scars have been satisfactorily worked on. Help your clients who have lost connection and mobility and/or functionality with techniques not just useful for the pelvic/abdominal area but for the full body.

Due to Jan's many other commitments, including directing The Fascia Hub, this course is currently only offered in the UK once a year, so if you have been looking to develop your ScarWork skills further in 2026, now is the time. This course is now open for booking. Go to https://www.bodyinharmony.org.uk/fascia-training-courses/pelvic-abdominal-scarring for more details.