Samantha Lyden is a specialist therapist focusing on complex scar rehabilitation and tissue recovery. She supports clients after surgery, medical intervention, injury, and trauma and long‑term restriction

Her integrated method involves scar mobilisation, fascial work, lymphatic techniques, and trauma‑aware care—designed for cases that have stalled or not responded to typical treatment.

Based in Whakatāne, she also leads Release Therapy training, teaching how scarring and trauma affect movement and the nervous system.

Her work is calm, precise, and evidence‑guided, aiming to improve ease, mobility, and overall recovery.

Clinical Training: STRAIT Scar Release, RESTORE Oncology Scar Specialist, Manual Lymph Drainage (Casley Smith), Combined Decongestive Therapy, Myofascial Release, Neurogenic Stress Release, Release Therapy.

Around the world, this specific practice has gained momentum by leading practitioners such as Emma Holly (UK) and Marjorie Brook (Restore, New York), who use the STRAIT method.