...so I stressed my concerns to Susie about my upcoming appointment and she straight away gave me a call and put me at ease everything was explained to me so I no longer felt anxious about my appointment.
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​When I first made contact with Susie she suggested I came and had a session with her the day before my arranged surgery with Dr Wolf as this would put me at ease knowing what to expect with the massage and two helps the surgeon massively with the procedure as this helps kick start the lymphatics and help soften the tissue before the procedure. Susie is so caring and passionate and it shines through her work I felt relaxed and reassured as soon as I met her and the way she communicates everything clearly to you, every step of the treatment is tailored to you and your needs the massages were amazing and believe it or not super relaxing!!

​I had multiple MLD massages with Susie and would look forward to them each time. My post surgery results were getting more and more visible each time I saw Susie and I can’t wait to go back! I highly recommend post surgery MLD massage, thanks to Susie and her brilliant work my recovery was actually brilliant and my results speak for themselves.

Name and address withheld  |  Chudleigh

...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 

...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

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 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

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

...Felt lighter and freer and haven’t used any lidocaine patches for a week except one area on my left arm. After my second treatment that pesky lump on my arm has been pain free... fantastic!

MLD with Hivamat Dercums

​Anon

Anon | ​Plymouth