...Also thank you for the notes on what we covered yesterday.

Thank you again for all you are doing to help me. I am so pleased I followed my instincts and contacted you when I did. Your detailed explanations have made my condition clear to me. While I’m not happy that I have it (Lymphoedema) I believe that with your help and guidance I can manage it.

Name and address withheld  |  Bude 

...Susie has a smart, new, light, bright and airy treatment room in Lympstone, with private, off road parking and its own entrance to the clinic with adjoining toilet, hand basin and  shower that is ventilated and completely sanitised between each appointment. There are gaps between visitors so  I am always the only patient there and it feels very safe.
 
Susie also wears full PPE and is very professional, friendly and knowledgeable.  She treats areas in my back that I cannot reach myself (I do MLD every day to control my Lymphodema).  
 
The HIVAMAT 200 Deep Oscillation penetrates and relaxes my muscles, improves my flexibility and is especially beneficial for my back and other areas where I get a build up of lymph fluid, which disperses much more easily immediately after treatment (although they gradually re-accumulate again over time as you would expect).
 
I always look forward to Susie’s MLD treatments together with the HIVAMAT, as they immediately make me feel better and their benefits last for  many days.

Mrs S  |  Rewe

...We have discussed new compression and additional things I can do to try and maintain my Lymohodema as best as possible. 

Thank you Susie, you've been an absolute star and kept encouraging me along the way which was a great support. 

Mrs D  |  Exminster

...I had my second MLD 4 days after the surgery and was so glad I had had one before.  The hivamat machine feels really nice and doesn’t hurt or feel uncomfortable at all but if you’d never had it before and only after surgery it might feel a little strange as you won’t know the feeling. I have now had 4 MLD massages and I can’t believe how much it has helped my recovery! I would definitely recommend having this done as you 100% will see and feel the difference before and after! Susie has worked wonders and helped me so much and making me feel so much better with my recovery.

Mrs M | Exmouth

My lymphoedema appeared after my prostate removal but strangely seemed a bigger issue when I understood by that it is incurable. Although the NHS specialist nurses were excellent, I felt I needed more information and management guidance than they were able to provide. However, having had a recommendation I met Susie.

Since doing so she has helped me understand the issues better and to better manage them in between visits for MLD massage sessions. As a result, I have continued with my life, including playing hockey, safe in the knowledge that with Susie’s help I feel in control of my lymphoedema both physically and mentally.

Name withheld | Clyst St Mary

As promised I thought I would drop you a brief note. M has had a restful night and says his back is far easier. His back has never faired so well as it has after you have worked your magic on it. In light of his ongoing medical condition - not I might add back related - his gait greatly improves and his response to treatment is clearly evident.

Name withheld  |  Exmouth

Susie was recommended to me by my Podiatrist to help treat swelling in my lower leg, foot and ankle that was not resolving.

I had previously been advised there was ‘nothing else that could be done other than to wear compression socks’.

Name withheld  |  West Hill

...​I have been visiting Susie for a month now receiving two Hivamat treatments a week for severe  frozen shoulder which I had been suffering with for eight months.

Susie is an amazing therapist, warm, friendly and professional. I would recommend her to anyone.


Linda | Exeter

Your delightful environment with the view just added to a brilliant afternoon.

​Names withheld | Whimple

...I recently had my annual Thermogram scan which identifies areas of heat within the body showing inflammation from different causes, among them lymphatic congestion. Lisa, who does the scans, told me she could see how beneficial the regular MLDM has been by the scan images, and how good my lymphatic system now looks. Susie has been using the scan images as part of her assessment of my lymphatic system, and it has been so helpful for me to be able to see on the images how the regular treatments I have from her have helped me. The difference in the scan colours clearly shows the changes made since my original scan, and I can also feel the positive changes in how my body feels. I am clear that Susie’s skill has been an important part of my being able to clear the cysts. I can thoroughly recommend Susie as a practitioner. She is highly skilled, knowledgeable, professional, and an empathetic, intuitive person. I am so grateful for her expertise, and also the practical changes she has suggested I make to improve lymph flow, circulation & skin health which have all been very beneficial. Thank you Susie, so much!

Sylvia  |  Sidmouth

...​I have been seeing Susie every month for two years. I have MLD and Hivamat treatment for Lymphoedema in my arm following breast cancer surgery ten years ago.

​The Hivamat is a very soothing and soft treatment and really helps the scar tissue as well as the MLD clearing the lymph nodes in unaffected areas. Without this treatment the volume in my arm increases and becomes heavy. I would highly recommend the treatment Susie can offer.

Name withheld  |  Topsham

...Then I relax, knowing I’m in safe hands, while Susie does her job. I always feel much better afterwards. Susie has given me a lot of useful advice about compression stockings, to help my varicose veins. Thank you, Susie, for all your help.

Anon

I have head and neck Lymphoedema after having surgery for a saliva gland tumour.  I am a new patient of Susie’s and have had about five treatments with her so far.

As well as giving MLD massage treatment to me directly to help control the swelling, Susie is training me to learn how to do the MLD massage myself. This is a big benefit as it empowers me to help control the swelling on a daily basis and gives me a psychological boost that I am doing something to help myself.

I am still learning the techniques [for MLD massage] but Susie is a good and patient teacher and I feel I am already helping control the swelling myself and Susie has noticed a positive difference when I go back each week for another treatment session.

I am looking forward to learning more and continuing to improve my MLD techniques as there is quite a lot to learn..

​Anon

...swelling is visibly less and the patient has commented on how different it feels when she walks, and she does walk well post ( MLD )massage and has commented previously on how her knees are less painful post treatment. Thanks so much.
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MLD with Hivamat secondary Lymphoedema

Occupational Therapist, The Woodmill Trust Cullompton