Welch Scar Therapy

12/06/2025

I am so happy to share that I completed The Mastectomy Guide’s 6-month Mentorship and Training Academy!

Since the transition of my practice to focus on Scar Therapy, I’ve had the privilege of working with many women recovering from breast cancer surgeries who were still dealing with pain, limited mobility, and other post-surgical complications- even years after their procedures. Seeing their struggles up close made me realize just how big the gap in post-surgical care truly is. It also sparked a deeper calling in me to show up for them in a more meaningful way, supporting them through both the physical and emotional challenges of healing and recovery.

Completing this incredible 200-hour training led by has given me a comprehensive understanding of the many surgical pathways, as well as the physical challenges and emotional impact patients experience throughout treatment and recovery. It has transformed my approach by providing the skills, insight and confidence to deliver more thorough, compassionate care.

I am now fully equipped to help individuals manage complications, reduce symptoms, and reconnect with their bodies so they can move through their healing journey with greater ease and confidence. This program has been a deeply rewarding, pivotal step that aligned my practice with my purpose and I’m so excited to make a more meaningful difference for the breast cancer community!

Your well-being is my priority. From pain relief to scar tissue management, I'm here to support you with comfort and safety in mind.

Book your session today or reach out to learn more at welchscartherapy.com

03/18/2025

I'm so excited to be a part of this amazing event! Follow the link to learn more and register. Hope to see you there!

✨ Healing Beyond the Surface ✨

Stacey Welch, LMBT will lead the Scar Therapy session. Stacey specializes in gentle manual techniques, based on Sharon Wheeler's ScarWork Method, that help integrate scar tissue into your body's natural fascial system. Whether your scars are new or old, Scar Therapy can support healing, restore comfort, and help you reconnect with your body!

Don't miss this opportunity at the 2nd Annual REACH Symposium on March 29th!

Scholarships are still open here: https://www.goingbeyondthepink.org/reach-scholarship-form.

Register here to secure your spot: https://gbtp.goingbeyondthepink.org/offers/uHazeDEA 💕

11/22/2024

I am so proud to partner with such a wonderful organization and inspired to be a part of this community. Helping breast cancer survivors thrive in their recovery has been one of the greatest joys of my life!

We’re excited to spotlight our community partner, Welch Scar Therapy! Their commitment to helping breast cancer survivors heal both physically and emotionally is inspiring. Scar care is a meaningful step in the recovery journey, supporting confidence and self-care. "

08/21/2024

BREAST HEALTH

This educational session is intended to promote lifelong optimal breast health through self treatment and to familiarize yourself with your breast tissue so you will be much more aware of any changes. You will learn how to perform a thorough visual and manual breast exam, as well as breast lymphatic massage. A shorter follow-up visit may be scheduled to review the material and make sure that you are totally comfortable with the process.

Approximately 1 in 8 women and 1 in 800 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer. We can minimize that risk by making healthy lifestyle changes and promoting healthy breast tissue!

Book online at welchscartherapy.com

Scar Tissue is fibrous tissue that replaces normal tissue after a surgery or injury. Scar tissue does not move freely like healthy tissue and its limitations can affect large areas around it. Some common symptoms of scar tissue dysfunction are pain and discomfort, numbness, hypersensitivity, pulling...

01/20/2024

Hope to see you there!

Uncover health and wellness opportunities on January 25, 2024, from 12-4 PM at Independence Mall. Join WWAY and Welch Scar Therapy to forge connections with the finest providers in the Cape Fear area!

11/28/2023

**No tools or painful and aggressive techniques required!**

p.s. That's me! 😀

09/09/2023

Please come out to support Shelley Lancaster in her recovery!

08/24/2023

Do you have ongoing, unresolved pain? Maybe, just maybe, Scar Therapy is the missing piece.

08/09/2023

Check this out! My friend and colleague has taken her massage studio mobile in this super cool bus!! Hands in the Sands

Taking a family vacation, a girls’ trip to Wilmington, a bachelorette pamper day? Why not have the massage therapy studio come to YOU!
As of today, I am open for business in my mobile unit. I need a flat area that accommodates a 26 foot vehicle and electrical access to plug-in and no HOA restriction on service vehicles.

www.handsinthesands.com
910-746-4191

08/09/2023

Working with this gentleman has been one of the highlights of my career. The changes he's experienced in every aspect of his life have been remarkable, after over FIFTY YEARS of suffering.

The work works, folks. It just does.

08/07/2023

Scar formation occurs in the third phase of Wound Healing, known as the Proliferation Phase. This rebuilding process starts 4 days after the wound occurs and can last for up to 24 days. This phase starts with filling in the wound with cells that form new tissue known as granulation tissue, which pulls the outside edges of the wound together and is uneven in texture. Your body also forms new blood vessels that bring oxygen and nutrients to the wound, which causes redness in the scar. The last part of this phase involves layering the wound with epithelial cells, which are the skin cells that cover the surface of your body.

The next phase, the Remodeling Phase, starts around day 24 and can last up to 2 years. The goal of this phase is to strengthen and repair the wound. Your body removes cells that are no longer needed for healing, and the tissue becomes stronger. Your scar will likely fade in color and flatten out. Healed wounds are not as strong as healthy skin. They generally have about 70% of the function of normal tissue.

Manual therapy can begin when the wound is fully healed and shows no signs of infection, usually around 8 weeks. Some very light and gentle manual and mobilization techniques can be applied to your scar and surrounding area once the scab falls off, and it’s also very important to keep your scar well hydrated with a good quality moisturizer (no chemicals or fragrances) for optimal healing. Silicone patches are also recommended to prevent the scar from losing moisture.

And remember…it’s NEVER TOO LATE to treat scar tissue!

08/04/2023

Came across this photo today in an MFR group, and it made me feel some kind of way, so I had to share.