Testimonials for scars, eczema, and more, plus book reviews for Love Your Scar
Scars
In 2002, Faye’s swift recovery changed the course of my massage career. She was my first scar patient.
At the time, I was the massage therapist and homeopath for the Oncology (cancer) department at London Bridge Hospital. A lady named Faye resigned to spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair as she could not breathe properly. Her doctor thought cancer had gone to her lungs, but her tests and scans were clear. He was puzzled by her problem.
She came to me for a general relaxation massage, but when she told me her story, I asked to see her mastectomy scars from surgery ten years prior. Sure enough, they had tightened and clamped down her rib cage. That’s why she could breathe.
I worked on her twice in one week. After those two sessions, Faye was out of the wheelchair, and referrals from the doctors started pouring in.
Faye’s words: “I started chemotherapy in September 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 scan, but the scan 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, and I could now inhale and exhale fully.”
Gina’s Scar in pictures
When Gina first sent me the picture of her scar, my heart dropped. It looked so painful, and she was understandably worried. But the pictures speak for themselves. I haven’t included the first one because, well, it’s pretty awful. But you’ll get the idea from her ‘halfway healed’ photo.
“Andie Holman provided excellent care and support to me following a parathyroidectomy. The incision in my throat swelled due to an irritation and potential allergy to the sutures used. The incision opened a bit in the middle creating a more swollen and open line and I was afraid would be a large scar in a noticeable place.
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, and not noticeable, and continues to heal.
Andie’s approach is wonderful with soothing words while being an expert with firm answers. She has a special balance of expertise with understanding the emotional toll of health challenges. Andie Holman is an extraordinary practitioner and has a great deal to offer anyone post-surgery!”
Halfway healed
End result
From Nicole Adams, Senior Nurse at London Bridge Hospital
“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!”
Sue is a vibrant, athletic woman who didn’t let her scars slow her down.
“I was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2009. As is always the case with this diagnosis, the doctors move fast, and patients are required to make some really big decisions. Given the size of my cancer, I elected to have a mastectomy together with reconstructive surgery using my own tissue.
The SGAP flap operation had a 98% success rate and seemed like a really good option. But there’s a danger in statistics. I happened to be in the other 2% and had a really fraught time, including four days in intensive care, four operations, and six blood transfusions.
To think it was the chemotherapy I was most worried about!
So, I was left with no reconstructed breast and massive scarring to my breast area, a huge scar on my buttock where the donor tissue had been taken, and a graft site on my thigh to repair the skin that was taken. It was going to take a lot of work to heal from the operation and get back full mobility in my arm, shoulder, and buttock. Being a sport and fitness person, this was really important to me.
Fortunately, I met Andie, and she has taken “holistic” to a whole new level. She has given me homeopathic advice, massage, deep-scar massage, and has been a great listener. I feel very fortunate to have met her, and I question where I would be in my rehabilitation without her skill. It is a highly personal thing showing your surgical scars and allowing someone to touch them. Andie’s skill in scar healing and the benefits I gained from her understanding of this area were phenomenal.”
When I first met Eve, her scars were exquisitely painful. The lightest touch sent off electric shocks through her body. It took us some time to reduce the sensitivity, but we did.
“I was first introduced to Adrianna (Andie) Holman about eighteen months after my mastectomy. I’d also had a lumpectomy just three weeks earlier. After the mastectomy, I developed an infection that was treated by antibiotics, but it left the whole area around and below my scar tissue very tender. My surgeon recommended I try to massage the area, but I had obviously not found the right technique and was trying to avoid the very area I should have been massaging.
It was at this low point - when I found it uncomfortable to wear a bra for any length of time and still had a lot of numbness - that I met Andie. We discussed the problems I was encountering, and she advised scar massage to help the healing process and reduce tenderness. At first, I had weekly massage sessions, and she showed me how to continue the massage at home.
I saw a slow but continued improvement. I think the massage took longer to have an effect because it had been so long after the operation before I started treatment. Now, I am virtually pain-free. I have almost no numbness or hard-tissue areas, and most of the scar tissue has dissipated. Without the help and encouragement of Andie, I do not think I could have achieved so much.”
Laural was the copyeditor for my book Love Your Scar. As she was reading my work, she realized I could help her.
“In the last two-and-a-half years, I’ve had three hip surgeries, all done at the same incision site, to remove benign, recurrent tumors from the joint. After the first surgery, my scar faded to a smooth, white line. After the second surgery, however, it became puckered. In the following months, I neglected it, partly because it was a visible symbol of a recurrent disease (PVNS) that has hijacked my life. When the pain and tumors returned a third time, requiring yet another surgery, I went into denial. I focused on my rehab and ignored my increasingly ugly scar.
A month after the third surgery, Andie Holman hired me as a copyeditor for this book (Love Your Scar), and the first chapter she sent was about infections. I started editing the list of infection symptoms and suddenly realized I was experiencing a number of them! I called my doctor, who started me on antibiotics; luckily, I had Andie’s advice for taking probiotics to minimize the side effects.
Andie’s encouragement about how even my three-times-opened scar could be healed changed my perspective. I started with the visualizations; the Ray of Starlight practice was truly uplifting. I also wrote a letter to my scar in which I apologized to it for projecting all my anger and frustration over my disease upon it.
After Andie massaged my scar and pointed out spots - some of them two inches away from my incision site - where I could lavish my hip with loving self-massage daily. Thanks to her, I now have hope that if I do dry brushing, soak in bath salts, and gently work on the disturbed tissue, my scar will improve in appearance and feel - and I will no longer harbor negative emotions about it.”
Dana is a dear friend who has had more than her share of surgeries. She tells me she still uses my book regularly to keep herself flexible and healthy.
“I met Andie through a network of friends and came to know of her experience and the book she was writing about healing scars. Having been through a bilateral mastectomy and three reconstructive surgeries, I was bound up in a web of scar tissue and lymphedema. I did physical therapy and stretching, and I followed the doctor’s orders, yet I was still very tight and uncomfortable. I was excited to learn about Andie’s book so that I had techniques to loosen the scar tissue and address my discomfort.
Her book Love Your Scar was helpful for the older scars, and it prepared me for the ones to come from a laparoscopic hysterectomy. This book is a manual for preparing for surgery through nutrition, self-care, yoga, and breathing techniques. I was so grateful to have this information and the specific actions to improve mobility, range of motion, circulation, and to promote healing and overall health.
This book empowered me to take care of myself because the doctors and surgeons can only get you so far. Andie explains the physiology of the healing process in practical and understandable terms. She provides a step-by-step process to prepare and heal by coupling all of her experience in both traditional and alternative methods. Green drinks are drinks to live by!
Thank you for this gift. We are our own healers.”
Testimonials for eczema cures
“I am a 73 yr old female and I have a life long history of eczema. Until 2 years ago I always used orthodox treatment, steroid creams, Synalar, Hydrocortisone, Elocon and Prednisolone to curb the itching. I noticed that whenever I had the flare up, it was stronger than the previous one. My skin last flared up around Jan/Feb 2019 and was worse ever as it involved most of my skin. I even had eczema on my eye lids. I decided to try alternative treatments.
A local experienced Homeopath in the UK has been helping me to look after my well-being for the last 10 years. She tried to treat my eczema unsuccessfully for 2 months. That time I came across book ”Understanding Eczema” by Andie Holman. I contacted Andie even though she is in the United States and she agreed to treat me by phone.
My treatment began early October 2019 and now early December 2019 my skin is making amazing improvement. Because of the past unsuccessful treatments, and being aware that I was using steroids for many years before, I was skeptical if my skin would ever get better. Andie made it all history!
To start with she gave me lots of self confidence and equipped me with lots of practical hints, regarding Supplements, Information on Food sensitivities, how to get over “bad times” etc. Andie is equipped with Homeopathic knowledge and personal experience of treating her own eczema. Andie is giving me my life back, I shall never stop being thankful to her for enjoying life again.” — KR
“Your email reminded me just how much you helped me on my path, with repairing my skin and helping me to make major changes in my life and basically what a gifted and patient healer you are. Thought I'd let you know how I've been getting on. When I last spoke to you I was in the middle of a flare up that wouldn't go down! I used some remedies and have had loads of acupuncture and also NAET treatments too. My skin has improved dramatically, it is mostly clear these days, I've had three minor flare ups which I have managed to control pretty quickly. I'm still working on my skin issues but the progress is remarkable. I am so much happier and settled in my life and it shows in my skin.” -M.H
“I was skeptical at first having suffered with eczema since birth. Imagine my excitement to see the eczema disappearing after only a few days of following some of Adrianna's suggestions. I am delighted to finally be on the path to curing this horrible, exasperating, upsetting disease.” - C.M.
“For the last 20 years I’d been meaning to consult a homeopath and finally did it. Andie Holman is a compassionate and sensitive practitioner who consults with great doses of wisdom and humor. Diagnosis is a fascinating process and I have experienced the effectiveness of remedies in spite of my initial skepticism!” — AJ
“During 2003 I suffered from two major attacks of a virulent rash which covered great parts of my body, arms, legs and, worst of all, around my eyes, where the skin alternately burned or irritated. The first attack at the beginning of the year lasted three months and the second in the summer another two months. Since taking the homeopathic remedies prescribed by Adrianna Holman my skin has been totally clear – this despite the fact that I have had to cope with quite a deal of stress during this time and stress had been diagnosed as the major cause of my skin problems. I am very grateful to Adrianna and her knowledge and experience of Homeopathy.” - EF
“I have started using the remedy mostly at bedtime and once during the night, and the results are a blessing to stop the itching! During the day, I may feel the itchiness, but it is so slight I don’t take anything.” - L.D.
"I think the most important factor in being treated for eczema is that the treater has firsthand knowledge of the condition. The tendency from those who have never suffered from this condition is to dismiss it as 'just a rash.’ They never really seem able to plug into just how debilitating it can be.
Well, it is a rash of sorts, but it is a tenacious rash, a rash which can sink its teeth in and not let go until you drop to your knees begging for mercy whilst simultaneously scratching surreptitiously at the latest patch to appear.
The itch, the red cracked skin, waking in the night clawing at your own arms until the itch has gone only to be supplanted by the pain of shredded epithelial tissues, the sheer frustrating misery of it only heightened by the knowledge that all the doctor can do is give you ever increasing doses of steroid creams until even they barely make a difference…
Welcome to the sheer unadulterated hell of Eczema. Turning to alternative routes, picking up a book by Adrianna Holman, thought well let's have a try, not really much to lose at this stage. The treatment, the hard work and unflagging attention on Adrianna's part, the guiding hand and humor which brought me back to the central issues even when I took off on wild flights of self-diagnostic fancy, resulted now in skin which is normal, supple, elastic and most importantly of all, itch free!
My skin is better than it has ever been! So if you or a loved one, or even someone you only like a little bit, is struggling with eczema, then get in contact with Adrianna, she will sort it out!" - J.W.
“I am so grateful a friend referred me to Andie after my daughter developed a rash. After a thorough phone consultation and extensive questioning, it was discovered that I had bought a new brand of underwear and my daughter was likely having a reaction to latex in the elastic. We immediately switched back to the brand we’d use prior and the rash went away. The physician at Children's Hospital had thought it was fleas, our chiropractor suggested a gluten allergy- my gut knew both were not accurate. I’m so thankful that Andie’s expertise revealed the true source of the problem. I can not recommend her more highly.” - J.G.
“I am beaming. Why am I beaming? Because I have clear skin. On my face. I have a handful of red patches on my body but we’re talking minimal. THANK YOU!!!! I now have an arsenal of remedies, tinctures, teas and lotions to keep my eczema at bay. I haven’t felt this good about my skin in YEARS. THANK YOU!!!!” - K.L.
"Homeopathy has worked wonderfully for me. Having tried many remedies to relieve my eczema, it has truly been the only thing that has worked. It is also a comfort to know that homeopathy treats your body and your self with respect." - R.G.
“Thank you so much for being a part of my healing journey, I really feel blessed to have found you, I'm certain I wouldn't be where I am without your wisdom and also you challenged me to look deeply at my stuff. Wishing you the very very best wishes and success...” - A.B.
“I came to see Adrianna with my daughter, A, aged 2 ½, who had been suffering from eczema since birth. For me it was a last resort as I did not feel happy with her constantly being subjected to steroid creams, especially at such a young age. 6 months on, I now wish I had come to Adrianna in the first instance, when my daughter was first diagnosed.
Adrianna has not only cleared the symptoms of the eczema from my daughter’s skin but she has helped us both understand the condition and how to manage it through a change in diet and a rebalance of her nutritional requirements. I have found Adrianna calm, caring, scientific and logical in her approach to helping us and I am so glad to have found someone who not only has an extensive knowledge of homeopathy but also nutrition.
The change in my daughter has been remarkable. Not only is her skin free of any eczema patches, but we have noticed a huge change in her as a person. She is now a confident, happy, sparkly child with real vitality and a strong immune system. We are very grateful to Adrianna for freeing her from the emotional and physical downward spiral that the eczema had already begun.
Update April 2009: “I just wanted to send you this mail to let you know the fantastic news that A has been off all her homeopathic remedies for 3 months now and is back on all dairy now without any skin reaction at all. I am still keeping her off wheat whilst her system adjusts to the dairy, but if things continue in this positive manner then I shall look to trial wheat in a couple of months.
Thank you so much for your invaluable input - I hate to think where A would be without your help - probably with severe eczema and on an armful of steroid creams - it doesn't bear thinking about.” - J.R.
Other complaints
“Dear Adrianna, I have been taking the remedies for six weeks now and have noticed a definite improvement. The rate of hair growth on my face has slowed down dramatically and there appear to be “bald” spots here and there. My skin doesn’t feel as dry as it did either. I am truly thrilled with this.” - ST
“Homeopathy has given me another option to conventional medicine and has allowed me to reduce my medication in comparison with a year ago. It doesn’t resolve all symptoms but when they start I can generally improve the symptoms with the homeopathic remedies so use less of the conventional drugs. Also, I haven’t needed to take antibiotics for sinus and chest infections recently which is an improvement over the previous year.”
— DK
“Over a period of 25 years, severe and frequent migraines led to a dependency on painkillers. For 20 years I took painkillers on a daily basis for chronic headaches. However, with Andie’s help, I finally broke the cycle of pain and I am virtually headache free now.”-GG
“Hello Andie.
Some months ago I asked you for some advice regarding a persistent problem that I had been experiencing with heartburn (for 18 years). I thought that I’d drop you a quick line to let you know how I have been getting on.
My heartburn is now non-existent. If I ever do feel uncomfortable it is usually because I have eaten too quickly.
I have lost over a stone in weight.
My digestive system seems to be a lot more active, with food getting processed a lot quicker that ever before.
I’m happy with this particular homeopathic treatment. It was certainly miles ahead of my GP’s solution, and I’m very thankful for no longer being tied to prescription antacids. Whether it’s the remedies or the lifestyle change that made the difference I don’t know. But I guess that the fact that they were offered as a holistic treatment means that they’re both a part of the overall therapy. So, thanks again for your help. If I get any further problems I won’t hesitate to contact you.”-JK
Book Reviews for Love Your Scar
“Helping me heal: Andie covers so many of the issues surrounding scar damage. I love the organization of the book. I love the completeness of the therapy suggestions. I love that I can be in charge of my healing. The read contains useful tools for those with and without scar damage. I myself suffer from significant scar damage. One set of scars by choice. One set of scars from a serious accident. Both sets of scars will benefit from these therapies. Thank you for helping me heal.”
-Jacqueline Eschenlohr
“A great read: This book was recommended to me from a friend when I was trying to better understand my lymphatic system. (I had been struggling with so much information presented with all the compassion of a college textbook.) I finally had my a ha moment when reading Love Your Scar. The information is presented from the author in a first hand style that made it understandable to someone who didn't major in science! I found the book also a wealth of info about diet and lifestyle in general even beyond the topic of scar healing. I have since ordered a copy for a friend with an old post-surgery scar. I'm hoping he can benefit as much from the book as I have.”
-Amazon customer
"Insightful and easy to understand: I’m typically easily overwhelmed by a lot of informational health books because there is so much information and not enough personality. The way that Holman interweaves personal, relatable stories with all of the information she shares makes it much more captivating and easier to soak up the information and recall it later. I found the chapter on nutrition especially helpful and informative!"
-Sarah K
“Excellent healing resource: Highly readable. Knowledgeable & compassionate companion for scar recovery. I wish this book had been available 10 years ago when I endured 5 consecutive surgeries that left my upper body immobile. It would have given me needed information, support & reassurance to heal myself physically and emotionally. Instead, my healing journey was trial-by-error, long & lonely. Today, as a somatic therapist myself, I see this book as a jewel for scar release. Ms. Holman's knowledge spans solid science with body-mind expertise, homeopathy and easy to follow practical treatments. All of this makes "Love Your Scar" unusually thorough and a profound healing tool. Thank you, Andie Holman.”
-Michele M. Nahas
“An essential guide on the road to healing: Well studied and well written, Love Your Scar brings a wholistic approach to healing: heart, mind, soul and body. Keeping everything in balance, medical students and the new patient will benefit from Andie Holman's work and wisdom in this excellent resource. Let it be your guide to complete recovery, or help others in their journey to restoration.”
-E Theodore Aranda
“Just what I needed: Andie's book came to me at the perfect time! She shares her extensive knowledge of the body and it's healing processes, nutrition, homeopathy, essential oils, massage, exercise, and movement, and self-care in a clear, understandable way that is presented with healing compassion. Still in the process of healing from a significant injury, the information from "Love Your Scar" encourages me that I can help my scar to heal well. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is preparing for surgery to support your healing from the very beginning, and to anyone who has a new or older scar. There is plenty of information for everyone.”
-Shannon K.
“This book can help everyone, not just those healing their scars: I recommended this book to two friends who have recently undergone surgery and have huge scars. I decided I’d better read it first. I am extremely impressed with the thorough approach to the treatment of scars, including massage, skin care, diet, exercise and emotional healing. The writing is easy to understand and interesting, including many personal examples from Andie and her patients. This book is not just for those with scars. I am starting to use her suggestions to take care of my ‘healthy’ body. The section on the lymphatic system, what it does, and how to keep it functioning well was new and eye-opening to me. The step-by-step explanations of massage, exercise, visualizations and breathing are very understandable and easy to follow. For me, the explanations – in language a non-scientist can understand - of how these body systems work and why the treatments help is invaluable. I can’t wait to try the recipes. Thank you Andie, for sharing your expertise.”
-Linda H.
“Excellent! A detailed, well-organized and easy to understand practical guide to the care of old and new scars based upon extensive research and years of practical clinical experience. Learn how scars form, about the critical role of lymph in maintaining good health along with advice on diet, supplements and traditional Homeopathic remedies to maximize your body’s natural healing ability. Featuring wonderful testimonials and examples of success stories. Includes easy to follow step by step instructions on: breathing techniques, visualization, meditation, self-massage and the use of healing oils and aromatherapy. Learn simple stretches and exercises for before and after surgery. Discover strategies for avoiding infections before, during and after surgery. Most helpful are the list of resources for supplies, recommended books for further study and wonderful healing recipes. Highly Informative and useful for those preparing to undergo surgery as well as those with old scars.”
-David Wells
“Thoughtful and useful book: In Love Your Scar, Andie Holman masterfully weaves information on massage, diet and simple behavior change into a beautiful quilt of healing. This is a wonderful book for anyone with a scar but the material in the book is relevant for anyone interested in health, understanding their body, and building greater connectivity between our minds and physical experience. The book is easy and enjoyable to read and provides a useful mix of science, personal experience and professional advice. It breaks down complex medical information into clear bit size tidbits which makes the material tangible and useful. Highly recommend this book!”
-Gina
“Love Your Scar for Life! If you have a loved one, friend or acquaintance who has any kind of scar, whether small or life altering; whether a scar is newly acquired, imminent, or is old, this is a wonderful healing book chock full of detailed information to help heal beautifully and naturally. I gifted this book to myself, finding Love Your Scar to be most helpful in every way. Love Your Scar is organized in easy to understand chapters, with documented, exactly 'how to do it' information: Where, when & how – it’s all spelled out in detail, written with personality! It would be a great addition to your own library and to libraries of family and friends. It's worth the read and is a gift of caring.”
-Linda J. Marshall
“Love Your Scar: How to Heal Beautifully is a wonderfully written book of a successful healing process for scars. Holman’s language and approach effortlessly guides the reader through the science of scarring and her integrated natural treatment techniques that also impact overall wellness. The reader is taken step-by step through the process of healing both new and old scars, with patient anecdotes that illustrate personal challenges and successes. Holman’s extensive experience and knowledge working with a range of scar types shines through, as does her passion for healing and the benefits of this innovative and effective healing process. The support this book offers is a gift to anyone dealing with imminent, current or old scars!”
-Bonnie
“So useful! Thank you, Andie Holman, for creating such an accessible and useful book. The combination of background info, tactical advice, and a week-by-week guide for post surgery is fantastic. I especially love the chapter on breathing and meditation. I think anyone who is planning to have surgery -- or just live a healthier life -- should read this book.”
-goldmana
“A book for all time: Whether you are facing surgery, recovering from surgery, facing illness, recovering from illness, interested in your body and how it works, or wanting to manage your stress levels through nutrition, exercise and meditation - this book is for you!! I can now throw away all my other books dealing with these subjects, because Andie Holman has nailed them all in one extremely well written and powerful book! Her extensive background and personal experiences are impressive and admirable. It is a book to refer back to time and time again. Thank you, Andie, for sharing your remarkable work in this field.”
-Jeanne B.
“Andie’s book, “Love Your Scar” is a must read for anyone who is planning to undergo surgery, has undergone surgery, or anyone who has an existing scar. Throughout the book, Andie uses relatable analogies and real-world examples to explain complicated biological concepts. This is so critical as I tend to stop following a healing plan if I don’t know why or how that plan is helping me. She shares her vast body of professional experience and her own experience with the struggles of scarring after breast surgery which uniquely positions her as someone who not only has the necessary professional qualifications but someone who truly understands. She explains in a way that any reader will be able to understand why what we put in our bodies effects the healing process. Honestly, after my ACL surgery, I never really thought about what I was eating and how that was hurting or helping my scarring. I always just thought about what was going on my body (creams, etc.). Mind blown; I wish I had thought about it at the time! Andie explains in a clear way why she recommends certain foods and supplements during the healing process; what products to use and avoid to promote healing; meditation and breathing techniques that will help; exercises; and so much more! Her chapter on skin care products is so enlightening. Not only is this information good for ensuring that you are only using products that will help your scar heal beautifully, the information is invaluable for individuals like me who have had skin issues in general. For years I have had difficulties finding a soap that didn’t irritate my skin. So I read marketing and kept buying brand-name soaps. Finally my husband suggested I buy home-made natural soap. When reading this book I literally ran to the bathroom to see what ingredients were in some of the soaps that I didn’t use after buying a pack because they were irritating my skin – yep, contained ingredients her book says to stay away from whereas the home-made soaps do not. In addition, this book is more than just about promoting the scar-healing process. It’s about educating yourself about the love and nourishment your body needs. Cancer runs in my family and reading in her book that the World Health Organization sites a poor diet as the number-two cause of cancers, may just give me the motivation to put the soda down and the vegetables up. I have a better understanding of how certain foods interact with my body and she even provided healthy recipes in her book that look delicious. I mean, Hello Spicy Golden Milk as my new nighttime beverage with turmeric’s healing properties. I can’t recommend this book enough. This book is going to help so many people!”
-Amazon customer
“Louise Hay would be proud. This book is not just about healing from a scar but taking care of your body no matter where you are in the healing process. Andie had a gentle, supportive way that comes through her words. I learned about nutrition, homeopathy, mindfulness, and exercises to help heal scars.
A must-read (or gift) for anyone going through surgery or with a scar they'd like to improve. Scars can be beautiful reminders of the storms weathered. With this book, you will learn to love your scar.”
-Jalene Szuba
“An absolutely accessible and essential guide to healing scars, any type of scar. Adrianna is an exceptional author you not only guides you through the healing process but makes you want to walk the healing path. What can seem overwhelming and debilitating becomes a journey of joy and empowerment.”
-Kathleen Stevenson
“This book provides helpful and in-depth advice on living with scars following an operation over a long period of time, regaining and retaining as much movement and flexibility as possible, physically as well as mentally. The author of this book used to provide me with deep tissue and scar tissue massage many years ago, when she was still working in London and I have been following the advice she gave me then (just as contained in her book).”
-Sam Taul
“This is a wonderful book - 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 weekly plan.
If you or any of your friends and family are facing surgery this book has the potential to be life changing. Don't underestimate the effect a neglected scar can have on the body. READ THIS BOOK!”
-miss c e hunter
“Very informative. Andie has a wonderful talent for infusing her caring nature throughout every chapter of this book. The teaching is scientifically based but easy to read and understand. I will definitely be recommending this to friends and family who are suffering from past traumas and facing upcoming surgeries. Thank you Andie for sharing a deeply personal experience so that others may benefit!”
-Sarah Z
“Purchased the paper copy several times as gifts for friends recovering from surgery. They all found the book very helpful as the techniques / exercises described in the book assisted in their healing. The book provides a comprehensive and compassionate holistic approach to healing that works on the body, spirit and mind. Highly recommended!”
-pk