Scars, Fibrosis, and Rethinking “Fixing” with Cathy Ryan | Healing Summit Speaker Series.
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Catherine Ryan discusses the significance of scars and the importance of understanding them rather than trying to 'fix' them.
What if scars aren’t something to “fix” — but something to understand? In this episode of the Healing Summit Speaker Series, we sit down with Catherine Ryan to explore the story scars tell, the science of fibrosis, and why shifting from fixing to listening can transform clinical outcomes. This conversation offers a glimpse into her upcoming session at the 2026 Virtual Oncology Massage & Esthetics Healing Summit. 🔹 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN Why scars hold both physical and personal meaning The biggest myths about fibrosis — and what the science actually supports Why “breaking up scar tissue” is an outdated concept How to approach scar work with curiosity instead of assumption The role of listening and therapeutic alliance in effective care 🔹 ABOUT THE GUEST Catherine Ryan is an educator, researcher, and manual therapist known for her work in scar tissue and post-surgical care. She brings a science-informed, patient-centered approach to manual therapy, helping clinicians rethink long-held assumptions and deepen their clinical reasoning. 🔹 CONNECT TO SUMMIT (CTA) This conversation continues at the 2026 Virtual Oncology Massage & Esthetics Healing Summit 🗓 April 26, 2026 🕐…
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