Rosie Mayhew

Oncology scar care specialist

Hello, I’m Rosie.

I have been working in oncology and palliative care as a complementary therapist for over 15 years, and have a specialism in post surgery breast cancer scar care. I help to alleviate the side effects of cancer treatment by providing compassionate, nurturing, after-care when the chemo nurses, radiologists and surgeons have done their work. 

After training in Swedish massage and aromatherapy I spent 6 years at St Joseph’s Hospice in East London providing aromatherapy massage to outpatients and also on the ward. I then worked for a charity called Breast Cancer Haven in Fulham from 2017 - 2020 where myself and others on the therapy team worked to develop scar massage techniques through specialised training and patient feedback and research. It was here that my experience and area of particular interest developed into a passion for working with women on self-care techniques for scar pain after breast cancer surgery. After the pandemic I was offered the opportunity to help establish a complimentary therapy service on the chemo unit at the Whittington Hospital in North London, funded by the Whittington Hospital Trust, which ran successfully until 2025. I now work as an Oncology Therapy specialist for the Sara Lee Trust in Sussex where I live, and have my own private practice at the Body Junction in Bexhill-On-Sea. I’m connected to and work with the Pink Ladies 1066 and regularly give talks and workshops on self care and scar massage for people who have gone through cancer treatment.

Continued professional development in Breathwork and myofascial release play a large role in my approach to working with scars and managing pain.

My ongoing mission is to broaden the understanding and incorporation of post surgical scar-care within routine breast cancer treatment and management.

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It is a privilege to do this work, providing support and after-care people need during and after cancer treatment.

My qualifications include: ITEC Level 3 Holistic Massage Diploma, ITEC Level 3 Aromatherapy Diploma, Federation of Holistic
Therapists Manual Lymphatic Drainage Practitioner Diploma, Reiki Level 1, Introduction to myofascial release.

  • “Today is my last day of the treatment and I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and help. It’s been great. I do hope you will go on for many more years to help people like me and women who get help from you will appreciate your work for ever. I’d like to think we will win the cancer war one day, especially breast cancer very soon. Meantime best of luck and a massive THANK YOU! Xxxx”

    Mollie

  • “I have been coming here since March to have aromatherapy massage with Rosie, and it has certainly helped me with my recovery journey. I always look forward to coming here for just ‘me’ time. Thank you so much and looking forward to seeing you soon. Xx”

  • “You have been a Godsend, as spas don’t want anything to do with cancer patients!!! I honestly can’t thank you enough and I hope many more ladies in my position are able to relieve some of the stress of such an overwhelming experience through the aid of your massage therapy services for many more years to come. #FuckCancer. All my love and gratitude, xxxx”

    Sarah

  • “After a year of treatment to fight a triple negative breast cancer my body was so tired and was aching all over. Rosie, your magical hands and aromatherapy were just amazing. It finally helped my body and mind relax. Huge thank you!! xxx”

    Amelie

  • “I was apprehensive about coming for scar massage but I needn’t have worried. Rosie put me at ease immediately and her explanations of what she was doing were helpful. I thought I might feel strange having someone touch my reconstructed breasts but it was actually soothing and relaxing and I could feel my scars were so much softer after she’d massaged them. After nearly a year of surgery and treatment, I feel I am coming to terms with my ‘new’ body and this massage has helped.”

    Clara

Relax . Rejuvenate . Heal . Educate . Inspire . Empower .

Relax . Rejuvenate . Heal . Educate . Inspire . Empower .