Susan Lyford - Massage on Waterloo, Dannevirke, NZ

21/08/2025

05/08/2025

It's official. As some of you may have heard, I'm going to stand in this year's local body election for the North Tararua Ward of the Tararua District Council.

This is a big step for me and I will be campaigning as well as working in my clinic. This is an exciting opportunity to assist more people in our community in a different way. Below is my link to my campaign page. Please feel free to touch base there for any comments or questions about my candidacy.

Regards, Susan
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I’ve been a homeowner in Dannevirke for the last 8 years, and a business owner in the allied health sector for the last 3 years. Previous work has been in the timber, banking, local body and retail sectors.

Through living in both rural and urban areas I have developed an understanding of life and needs of those in these areas and believe in giving back to and volunteering in our community.

This coming term for Council is going to be challenging with changes in legislation and directions indicated by government. The matters of infrastructure and affordable rates needs to be addressed with fiscal responsibility in mind.

I have spent a number of years presenting submissions on the annual plan and am ready to take the next step and work within council for the benefit of our district.

Currently I’m involved with the Ruahine Ramblerz Marching team, Toastmasters and Viking Choir.

16/07/2025

In NZ, it's been suggested that 1in 3 people will develop cancer. Let's us raise our levels of body awareness to notice things that change or feel different. Early diagnosis can make a difference.

l SARCOMA & BONE CANCER l

Sarcomas are a rare and complex group of cancers that begin in the body’s connective tissues—such as bone, muscle, cartilage, fat, blood vessels, and nerves. These tissues play essential roles in movement, support, and overall body function, which is why sarcomas can affect so many aspects of health and daily living.

There are over 70 types of sarcoma, generally classified as:
➡Bone sarcomas, which affect the skeletal system, and
➡Soft tissue sarcomas, which may develop in muscles, fat, or ligaments.

Why education matters:
Because sarcomas are so uncommon, they’re often misunderstood or misdiagnosed. Raising awareness can help to shorten diagnosis times and improve outcomes. For massage therapists, understanding how these cancers - and their treatments - impact the body is vital to offering safe, appropriate care.

Oncology Massage Training Ltd focuses on this by providing therapists with the knowledge to adapt techniques for clients who may have fragile bones, surgical sites, or scar tissue due to sarcoma-related treatment.

Being informed and intentional in your approach allows you to support your clients with confidence, even in complex cases.

We encourage all health professionals and therapists to explore the latest research, listen to patient experiences, and continue building knowledge around rare cancers like sarcoma.

🔗 For more information or ways to support, visit: https://www.cancer.org.au/cancercareguides/sarcoma

29/06/2025

Kia ora everyone. I'm currently working on my next chapter and between study (need to complete an assignment!) and bookings, I'm not taking any more appointments for this week. There are spaces available for the week beginning 7th July and you can book directly on https://massageonwaterloo.simplybook.net/v2/ or flick me a text on 027 493 9409. Have a great week everyone and stay warm and dry. Nga mihi, Susan

20/06/2025

This is the next training course that I've registered for. Having the skills to work in a hospital setting and part of a multidisciplinary team would be so beneficial to those undergoing a cancer journey. Thank you Oncology Massage Training Ltd for providing these courses.

15/06/2025

Good morning everyone. The good news of the day is not having to scrape ice from my car, and the BONUS - I have 2 appointments left for this week: tomorrow at 9:30am and Thursday at 10:00am. Please text or phone this morning to secure your spot. Have a great short week everyone, Susan

31/05/2025

It's the first Sunday of the month and that means you'll find me at the Wonderful Woodville Market.

I'm running a special for today only with all Gua Sha now at $15. You save $5. Open until 2pm

Susan

22/05/2025

Being registered within my profession is important to me.
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20/05/2025

I was so fortunate to be part of this Pink Ribbon event. Thanks Tararua REAP

10/05/2025

I'm hanging out at The Rose in Woodville for a couple of hours if you want a quick chair massage.

10/05/2025

Wishing everyone who is in the role of being a mother, to humans and/or animals, a fantastic Mother's Day

01/05/2025

Cancer is a sh*te disease. We all know of someone who has had it or got it. One of the areas I'm choosing to specialise in is Oncology Massage as I believe that those on a cancer journey should be supported in every way possible. I feel it to be an honour to be able to provide oncology services to my community.
Please consider supporting this organisation to assist men and women who have incurable breast cancer.

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