The Natal Check
A thorough postnatal check of your tummy muscles, pelvic floor (externally), posture and breathing.
Learn moreScar Therapy
C-section scar therapy in Wigan
Gentle, hands-on care that helps your scar — and you — feel more like you again.
A scar can carry more than a memory of your birth or surgery. Tightness, numbness, pulling or a strange disconnection from your own middle are all common, and all worth caring for. My scar therapy is gentle, hands-on treatment that helps your body settle, soften and heal — so you can reconnect with your core and feel at home in your body again.
Whether your C-section was six weeks or six years ago, you're welcome here in my warm Wigan studio, where every session is unhurried, respectful and tailored to you.
What it is
Gentle, hands-on care once your scar has healed
Scar therapy is a gentle, focused treatment for C-section and other scars once they have fully healed. Using light, respectful hands-on techniques, I work with the scar and the tissue around it to ease tightness and restriction, encourage healthy movement, and help you feel more comfortable and connected in your body.
My aim is always for you to feel heard, supported and genuinely cared for. There's no rush and no pressure — just calm, evidence-based care that meets you exactly where you are in your recovery.
How it helps
What scar therapy can do for you
Gentle work, meaningful change — helping your scar soften and your confidence return.
Every scar and every recovery is different, but many of the women I see notice real, welcome changes as we work together over a few sessions.
- Eases tightness and pulling in and around the scar
- Calms sensitivity, tenderness or numbness in the area
- Softens adhesions where healing tissue has bound together
- Reduces restriction so you can move more freely and comfortably
- Helps you reconnect with your core and feel confident in your body again
When to start
From around six weeks once your scar has healed
As a general guide, scar therapy is suitable from around six weeks after birth or surgery, once your scar has fully healed and you've been given the all-clear to be touched in that area. If you're unsure whether you're ready, get in touch and we can talk it through gently before you book.
And if your scar is older, please don't think you've missed your chance — you haven't. Older C-section and surgical scars respond beautifully to therapy, often even years later. It's never too late to help your body feel more comfortable and connected.
Who it's for
Scars I support
Scar therapy can help whether your scar is recent or long-established. I work with women from across Wigan and nearby Standish, Shevington, Orrell and Aspull who want to feel more comfortable, mobile and reconnected with their core.
- C-section (caesarean) scars, recent or from years ago
- Other healed surgical scars affecting comfort or movement
- Older scars that still feel tight, sensitive or restrictive
- Anyone feeling disconnected from their middle after surgery or birth
What to expect
Your scar therapy session, step by step
Calm, gentle and entirely led by what feels right for you.
From the moment you arrive, my priority is that you feel safe, respected and completely at ease.
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A warm welcome and an unhurried chat about your history, your scar and how it feels for you
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A gentle assessment of the scar and the surrounding tissue, always with your comfort and consent leading the way
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Light, hands-on therapy to ease tightness, sensitivity and restriction, tailored to your individual needs
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Simple, doable guidance you can continue at home to support your recovery between visits
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A clear sense of next steps, so you always know how we'll help you feel your very best — inside and out
Booking
Booking your scar therapy
Get in touch and I'll talk you through current session rates. Many women find that a short series of appointments gives the most lasting comfort, and I'll always be honest with you about what I feel will genuinely help — never more than you need.
Kind words
Trusted by women across Wigan
Kind words from women I've had the privilege to support.
I went to Jenny for a postnatal appointment after my second c-section. She was really helpful and I felt like I was being cared for and assessed properly unlike the general postnatal follow up at my GP surgery!
I attended a postnatal check with Jenny. I found her very knowledgeable and gained lots of useful advice and tips to support my recovery. I would highly recommend.
I would definitely recommend seeking treatment and support from Jenny following pregnancy / birth. During the post natal check, she was thorough and extremely approachable.
Questions
Scar therapy — your questions answered
When can I book The Natal Check after having my baby?
You're welcome from around six weeks after birth, once you've had your GP check. It's just as valuable months or even years on, so it's never too late to book.
What does The Natal Check involve?
It's a thorough postnatal check assessing your tummy muscles (diastasis recti), pelvic floor, posture, breathing and any scar. The pelvic floor assessment is external only — there is no internal examination. Together we build a personalised recovery plan tailored to you.
Do I need to be recently postnatal to benefit?
Not at all. Whether your baby is six weeks or several years old, your body can still respond beautifully. Many women come to me long after birth and see real improvements.
When can I start C-section or scar therapy?
Usually from around six weeks, once your scar has fully healed. Older scars respond well too, so gentle, hands-on scar therapy can help even years later.
What can scar therapy help with?
Gentle scar therapy can ease tightness, sensitivity, adhesions and restriction around C-section and other scars, helping you feel more comfortable and reconnect with your core.
What are the benefits of manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)?
MLD is a light, rhythmic massage that supports your lymphatic system, helping to reduce swelling and fluid retention and aid post-surgical and postnatal recovery, while supporting your overall wellbeing.
Is 1:1 Pilates suitable for beginners?
Absolutely. Beginners are very welcome. Every private session is tailored to you, so we start exactly where you are and build strength and confidence at your own pace.
Is Pilates safe during pregnancy?
Yes. My 1:1 antenatal Pilates uses gentle, clinical APPI methods tailored to each stage of pregnancy, always working in line with your midwife or GP's guidance so you feel safe and supported.
Can Pilates help during perimenopause or menopause?
Yes, it's one of my favourite things to support. Tailored 1:1 Pilates helps you build strength, stability and confidence through perimenopause and menopause, so you feel your very best.
Where is the studio and how do I book?
I'm based at Waterway House, Suite 2, Canal Street, Wigan, WN6 7NQ, easy to reach from Standish, Shevington, Orrell and Aspull. Just choose 'Request an Appointment' or get in touch to arrange your visit.
Explore more
More ways I can support your recovery
Scar therapy often works beautifully alongside my other women's health treatments. Explore the full range on my Treatments page, or if you'd like to talk things through first, I'd love to hear from you.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Light, rhythmic massage to aid post-surgical and postnatal recovery.
Learn more1:1 Pilates
Private, tailored sessions to rebuild core strength and confidence.
Learn moreJenny Richmond Studio, Waterway House, Suite 2, Canal Street, Wigan, WN6 7NQ.
Phone 07725 369390 · Email Jenny@jrsportstherapy.com · Hours Mon–Wed 1–5pm, Thu 8am–12pm
Get started
Ready to reconnect with your body?
Request a scar therapy session at my warm Wigan studio, or get in touch if you'd like to chat first.