About | Restore Scar Therapy
As leading educators in scar therapy training, we’re transforming how practitioners approach scar treatment through evidence-based education, practical expertise, and ongoing professional support while working with the wider community impacted by scar tissue.
Zoe Porter, Global Trainer
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Locations: New Zealand & Australia
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Teaches: Scar Therapy Practitioner & Caesarean Scar Specialist
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Experience & Interests: Post-operative rehab, plastic surgery and MLD
Zoe Porter is an experienced Restore Scar Therapy Practitioner based in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. She brings a multidisciplinary and client-centred approach to scar recovery and rehabilitation. Zoe works with a wide range of scar presentations, including post-surgical, oncology-related, caesarean and abdominal scars, and complex or persistent scars that continue to affect movement, pain, swelling, and overall function. Her clinical approach integrates manual lymphatic drainage and scar therapy to support meaningful, long-term outcomes. Zoe holds a Diploma in Therapeutic Massage. She is also qualified in Oncology Massage and Dr Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage (including CDT & advanced levels). She is commencing a Bachelor of Health Science and will complete her Polestar Mat Pilates training in 2026, further strengthening her ability to integrate movement-based rehabilitation with manual and scar therapy.
Scar Therapy Practitioner Course
Develop Your Practical Skills with Our Scar Therapy Training
Learn evidence-informed techniques to treat all types of scars effectively through our cornerstone Scar Therapy Practitioner course. This in-depth and highly practical course combines hands-on skills for scar tissue and fascial restrictions with easy to follow online learning equipping you with the skills to offer personalised scar therapy for clients with new or historic scars.
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Online element
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Two days in person
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32 hours of training
A combination of self-paced online theory, two days in-person, a case study requirement and live zoom lessons.
Course dates
New Zealand - Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October, Hastings, Hawkes Bay
109 Lyndon Road East, Hastings CBD, Hastings 4122
Australia - Friday 13th and Saturday 14th November
Studio 2/2 Wattle Road, Brookvale, Sydney NSW 2100
Caesarean Scar Specialist Course
Transform Your Practice with Specialist Post-Natal Scar Therapy Training
The Restore Therapy Caesarean Scar Specialist course combines online and in-person training to provide you with advanced scar and abdominal massage skills to support recovery and reduce common symptoms. In addition specialist massage for caesarean scars, you will learn how to assess for abdominal separation (diastasis recti), apply diaphragm release and use specialist abdominal massage to promote wellbeing after a Caesarean birth. Master skills to progress treatments for a client by developing a range of skills, from gentle techniques suitable in early recovery to more dynamic techniques for mature scars.
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Online element
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Two days in person
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32 hours of training
A combination of self-paced online theory, two days in-person, a case study requirement and live zoom lessons.
Course dates
Australia - Sunday 15th and Monday 16th November, Sydney, NSW
Studio 2/2 Wattle Road, Brookvale, Sydney NSW 2100
New Zealand - Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December
156 Bealey Ave, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013
Understanding Scars - Advanced Theory
Deepen your knowledge through this online course
Course Content:
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Patient care after surgery or trauma: Supporting recovery
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Wound healing: Permanent changes to the tissues
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Scars & adhesions: What exercise and physical therapists need to know
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Skin and fascia: The impact of scarring from a local and systemic perspective
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Muscles, tendons and ligaments: Surgery and rehabilitation
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Skeletal system: Trauma and repair
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Infection: Impacting smooth wound healing and scar formation
On completion: Certification 35 Hours of Professional Development
Online delivery - study at your own pace.
"Really good. Set at a good pace. Excellent tutor and a really nice group of people to work alongside."
Christine East
"Great trainer, loved the course and would highly recommend. In depth explanations, great knowledge and teaching skills. Thank you."
Georgina James-Staff
"I was really impressed. The content was divided into manageable chunks and the little tests affirmed that I was taking in all the new information...I really enjoyed it."
Alison Herne
