Have a scar that hurts?
I had major surgery at 15. I didn't know diddily squat about caring for my scars. I just thought they healed and that was it. It wasn't until they hurt and pulled and ached that I wanted to find relief.
Zinging scars?
Mine would 'catch' on my ribs when I'd turn my torso. And I'd yelp out loud.
Restrictions?
After my surgery, my scars pulled tight and I was stooped over.
Messing with your self-esteem?
I worried about how my scars looked. In my teenage mind, I was damaged, and unattractive. I hated them.
I couldn't find anyone to help me.
Which led me to become the Scar Queen.
I've helped many people over the years, and they've all learned how to care for their scars. Whether you're looking for physical relief or a way to come to love your scar, this guide shows you how.
You can do this. For yourself.
Your scar will continue to tighten over time. It's just doing its thing.
But, you will learn how to manage it.
Naturally.
Gina called me for help when her scar wasn't healing well. Understandably, she was very upset and worried she'd be left with a large, ugly scar on her throat. But she followed my advice and her scar is barely noticeable.
"Andie provided calming advice and expertise and informed me about scar healing— far more than my surgeon.
She told me to wait on massaging the scar until it was further along, provided expertise on the right remedies to put on the scar, and then has supported the process and helped me identify when and how to massage the scar.
Thankfully the scar is now flat, smooth, not noticeable, and continues to heal."
Dana's had multiple surgeries - more than anyone else I know.
She uses the techniques she learned every day.
She's able to hike, bike, and extreme ski because she doesn't let her scars hold her back from a full, active life.
Dana, you're a badass!
Scars that heal badly can destroy more than your confidence.
Many years after dealing with my own scars, I worked at London Bridge Hospital with breast cancer patients who suffered from pain and restriction after their mastectomies.
I was able to give these women their joy and freedom again.
My first-ever scar patient, Faye,
needed a wheelchair because of her scars.
She couldn't breathe properly, and she couldn't walk.
She saw me for two half-hour sessions.
It changed her life - and mine.
She stunned her doctor.
After seeing Faye walk into his office, no wheelchair, he sent tons of his patients to see me for help.
Not everyone can see me in person. You don't have to.
"I started chemotherapy in 2009 having been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. A month into chemo I began to have problems with my breathing.
I couldn't walk more than twenty yards without becoming breathless, almost to the point of collapse. My breathing pattern was totally erratic.
I was sent for a heart and lung scar, but it came back normal. I then saw Andie, who, after listening to my troubles, asked if she could work on my scars. She commenced deep-tissue massage, and I noticed an improvement after the first half-hour.
After the second treatment, the improvement in my breathing was dramatic.
I could now inhale and exhale fully."
"I was the Sister for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at London Bridge Hospital. Andie Holman managed our Complementary Therapies Team which provided services to our oncology patients.
Andie’s success with several patients who were experiencing pain and mobility problems from their surgical scars promptly got the attention of the consultants (surgeons).
They recommended that patients see her prior to their surgery in order to prepare, as that meant they would typically heal faster and suffer from fewer side effects afterward. If they did have problems, Andie could sort that out too.
Andie was a valued and respected practitioner and we in the medical team were so grateful for her experience and knowledge, as were our patients!”
Follow three Phases of Healing, putting multiple natural therapies into practice.
Phase One is for new scars and helps you avoid infection.
Phase Two is where you introduce scar massage to avoid adhesions. The little 'ropes' that a scar throws out to stabilize itself can cause instability or pain as they pull on surrounding tissue.
Phase Three takes you through to maintenance and how to prevent your scar from stopping your beautiful, active life.
Old scars, internal scars, and burns: It doesn't matter how old your scar is - ALL scars can improve. There is a section on what to do for older scars, visceral scars (inside the body), vaginal and rectal scars, as well as how to massage a burn scar.
Nutrition: Learn how to change your diet to speed healing overall. Your body has very different nutritional needs during recovery. Avoid muscle wasting and prolonged inflammation.
Supplements: Learn which nutrients are scientifically proven to speed healing and create flexibility in your scar. Strengthen your muscles and joints while giving your scar the nutrients it needs to stay supple and pain-free.
Mental state: Harness the power of your mind with recorded visualizations. You can speed healing by focusing your mind. It's normal to feel emotional about a wound. Accidents are traumatic. Surgery is traumatic. I'll help you change the way you view your scar, and you might even look at it with fondness.
Massage: Learn how to effectively massage your scar to keep it flexible and pain-free. Massage is also how you smooth out lumpy, raised scar tissue. I have videos showing how to do scar massage on yourself, with different techniques depending on the age and type of scar you have.
Commitment: By the end of the guide, you only take the supplements you want. The ones I've chosen are good for overall health and keep you fit and spry, but the choice is yours to continue or not. The guide is more intense in the beginning, and then you move on to maintenance as your health and scar stabilize.
Soon, people heard about my work at the hospital.
I treated all kinds of different scars. I've helped people with C-section scars, burns, bad scars from accidents, gunshot scars, other cancer surgeries, scars from heart surgery, facial surgeries, and reconstruction surgeries...
You name it, I've seen it, and helped them all find relief.
"This is wonderful and a must for anyone about to have surgery! It has been so useful and as I'm about to undergo even more surgery it has become my bible.
It's written in such a friendly and supportive style and I love the step-by-step advice. If you or any of your friends and family are facing surgery this has the potential to be life-changing.
Don't underestimate the effect a neglected scar can have on the body."
Don't wait to see what happens with your scar.
Scar tissue, by its very nature, continues to shrink and contract.
The longer you wait, the tighter it gets.
This pulls on your joints and surrounding tissues, causing pain, restriction, and unnecessary frustration.
It impacts your posture, ability to do sports, and general enjoyment of a free, flexible body.
Natural Help for Tight, Painful Scars takes you through healing, step-by-step, using a combination of natural therapies so you can get back to the life you love - faster.
There's a special section for old scars, internal scars, and burns.
All scars can be helped.
I have used this plan with my patients for over twenty years - it works!
You can heal faster and better.
Becca is a fitness instructor whose knee scar was causing pain when she skied, hiked, or biked. She was frustrated that she'd had surgery, only to be left with a troublesome scar. Not now!
I could list many more testimonials and they're on my main website if you need more convincing.
Releasing a tight scar is life-changing.
I'm grateful for my personal scars as they led me to this work.
I never would have guessed I'd become the Scar Queen, but I'm glad I did.
I'm Andie.
I've fixed my scar pain. I fixed my eczema. I've been in the natural health biz for a long time - about 40 years. Let me help you love your scar, and get back to life.
I'm here for you.
