Cascade Scar Institute
Holly Miles
Appearance medicine
Your scar is part of your story. It doesn't have to be the headline.
Scars are under-treated, not untreatable.
Who I help
Women, mostly 35+, who are living with scars or stretch marks that no longer reflect who they are. That includes C-section, surgical, injury and trauma-related (including scar resulting from emotional turmoil like self-harm) scars, and stretch marks. Many of my clients have sorted the house, the kids and the career, and they finally have time to invest in themselves. I also partner with GPs, physios, surgeons, midwives, salons and aesthetic clinics who want a trusted place to refer clients for scar care.
The problem I solve
Once a wound closes, most people are told their scar is as good as it's going to get. Or maybe "just massage it with the lotion / oil, and it will improve over time". The tightness, pulling, numbness and changes in colour and texture often get left behind, along with the self-consciousness that comes with them. Most scars are under-treated (or not really treated at all), not untreatable! I've set out to challenge the status quo, and share the ways in which scars can be treated effectively. Scar tissue is living tissue, and it can still respond to treatment, no matter it's 'age'. I give clients a structured clinical plan, a realistic expectation of what can be achieved, and a clear path forward which we monitor and adapt together.
My point of difference
I'm an Integrative Scar Practitioner with 20 years of clinical osteopathic experience, and I've taught at master's degree level. My clinic is dedicated solely to scars and stretch marks. Each treatment plan combines MCA (inkless needling), photobiomodulation (red light therapy), osteopathic theory (of the importance of reciprocal relationships between different body structures and how scars can disrupt these) plus hands-on skills: myofascial scar tissue massage and manual scar therapy. I assess how a scar feels and moves as well as how it looks, because both matter to the person living with it. By combining these three scar "treatment tools", I'm bringing a unique skills set to my patients - plus spreading the word about options available for treating scars, and bridging the gap between plastic surgery and cosmetic approaches.
My niche market
Women (or people) who want to move forwards from a scar that may not have been something they chose, but is still impacting their enjoyment of life, especially if this is psycho-emotional - not just physical. I am targeting people who you perhaps wouldn't see in a plastic surgeons office or cosmetic clinic, and who are wanting the scar treated for themselves (not purely what is outwardly visible) and wanting to have a less-impacted life, not just seeking cosmetic improvement. Or people with a scar journey that has been littered with distrust from poor management or support, and want a scar treatment approach from an experienced healthcare professional.
Key benefits
For clients: – A clinical, evidence-informed plan built around your scar, your body and your goals – Treatment aimed at softer, more flexible tissue with greater comfort and movement, as well as visible scar reduction – Powerhouse combination of MCA paramedical needling, Red Light Therapy and Osteopathic scar release techniques all 'under one roof', with no need to piece together care from several providers – Options to fit your life, discusses and selected based on your specific needs, not a one-size-fits-all program. For referral partners: – A clinical pathway for clients whose scars sit outside your scope – A clear, warm, professional referral process – A Residency revenue-share model for salons and clinics that want to offer scar care in house (Email me if this interests you or would be of benefit to some of your existing clients).
Problems my clients avoid
Living for years with a scar they've been told to accept, even though it still feels tight, numb or uncomfortable. Hiding their body, avoiding certain clothes, or skipping activities they love. Spending money on products and quick fixes without a plan behind them. Trying to work out on their own what their scar needs, without clinical guidance. Most of all, they avoid carrying a scar that still shapes how they feel about themselves, long after the wound has healed.
About
Cascade Scar Institute is an Auckland clinic dedicated to scar and stretch mark rehabilitation. I'm an Integrative Scar Practitioner with 20 years of clinical osteopathic experience. I combine paramedical inkless needling (MCA), photobiomodulation (red light therapy), and osteopathic manual and myofascial scar therapy in one personalised plan. I work with women whose scars or stretch marks no longer reflect who they are, including C-section, surgical, injury and trauma-related (including self-harm from past emotional tough times) scars. I treat how a scar feels and moves as well as how it looks. Confidentiality is paramount. No pressure, no judgement, only information personalised to you. Scars are under-treated, not untreatable.
Products and services
Treatment of scars and stretch marks with paramedical inkless needling, photobiomodulation and osteopathic manual therapy techniques.
Skills
- In-person
- Individuals & whānau
- Medical-grade skincare
- Parents & families
- Scar & stretch mark treatment
- Skin needling & rejuvenation
- Teens & young adults
- Women-focused
- Women's health
An invitation
If you, or someone you know, has a scar or stretch marks that no longer feel like them, let's talk. Book a scar assessment at Cascade Scar Institute in Auckland, or connect with me here to chat about referrals and partnerships. I'm always happy to talk with clinics, salons and health professionals who want a trusted scar care pathway for their clients.