Susan Lyford - Massage on Waterloo, Dannevirke, NZ

11/10/2025

Working with organs is amazing. This short video shows how they are in constant motion. If you're squeamish, please look away.
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28/09/2025

Oh, the trials of getting comfortable for a massage

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10/09/2025

I haven't tried these movements, but sharing more for the graphics of the sciatic nerve
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06/09/2025

Am happy to be back after missing the last few markets. Why not pop down to the Wonderful Woodville Market where it's packed full of stalls.

06/09/2025

Great news Woodville. I'll be back at Wonderful Woodville Market tomorrow with special on Tui Massage Balms - Unscented, Lavender and Sports ... 10% discount - were $20 for a 100g pottle, and will now be $18 each. Seated 15 minute chair massage is $20. Eftpos available. See you there 😊🙂

31/08/2025

TONIGHT. Meet the candidates, including myself at the Regent cinema in Dannevirke.

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'm Susan and I've been interested in Tararua District Council happenings for a while. Although unsuccessful in getting elected, I am still interested in what is happening in and around our district and what that means for residents and ratepayers.

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