Suzanne Bugano
Suzanne offers the following treatments:
Massage
- Remedial massage (deep tissue)
- Facial massage
- Hopi ear candles
- Reiki (Master level)
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Vodder level 3)
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a specialized therapy that uses gentle rhythmic pumping techniques designed to improve the functioning of the lymphatic system. Unlike usual massage that concentrates on the muscle, this is very light and aims to move the skin over the muscle, as this is where the lymph vessels lie, by stretching the vessels in two directions, this stimulates the contraction of the lymphatic vessels, encouraging them to absorb up to 100% more lymph, and after an hours treatment, will still operate at this level for approximately 4 hours.
The importance of the lymph system is that it cleanses the tissue by removing metabolic waste from the body, toxins, bacteria, protein, dead cells and tissue fluid. This fluid is known as lymph & passes through a series of lymph nodes where it is cleansed, before returning to the bloodstream. If for whatever reason the lymphatic system isn’t working correctly, the vessels won’t drain adequately, leading to fluid build up in the tissue, this would be seen as puffiness or swelling, and in more pronounced cases would be termed lymphoedemic. Lymphoedema can arise due to lymph node removal, or radiation following cancer, where swelling occurs around the operational point, or the limb nearest to it. Initially, this may not be noticeable, however, you may find that swelling is minimal on waking, but increases during the day. If left untreated, swelling over time becomes permanent and feels increasingly hard and solid due to the fluid and protein build up. This condition will not disappear, but it can be kept under control through MLD, & in more advanced cases, through hosiery & deep tissue bandaging.
MLD is beneficial in many ways – it is a very good way to detox the body, and helps break down cellulite. A well functioning lymphatic system contributes to healthy body tissue and plays an important role in the body’s immune responses. It can help reduce post operational swelling, and swelling arising from trauma such as severe bruising, and can promote healing of torn ligaments and sprains. It can help reduce swelling caused by reduced mobility & lack of muscular contraction. MLD can help reduce the appearance & texture of scar tissue, & relieves fluid retention that causes puffy ankles & puffy eyes. It has been successfully used to aid the healing of leg ulcers, and wound healing is speeded up as well as the immune system strengthened. MLD is both preventative and remedial, enhances your wellbeing, and is deeply relaxing. Suzanne Bugano is trained in the Vodder method of MLD levels 1.2.3. and is qualified to treat Lymphoedema with MLD and Deep Tissue Bandaging.
Aromatherapy massage
Aromatherapy is a Holistic treatment which involves the use of essential oils that have been extracted from plants to improve your emotional & physical well being. The oils promote health by stimulating the body to heal itself & reduce stress which can cause illness & ailments. Essential oils are aromatic & are extracted from various parts of plants, either petals, bark, twigs, roots, leaves, seeds or resins. Each essential oil has its own individual properties, allowing the practitioner to mix a unique blend for the client, which relates to their specific requirements. These are added to a base oil, & a lighter form of massage, comprising mainly of soothing strokes & neuro-muscular pressure pointing, is used that releases the properties of the oils & helps to relax and de-stress.
Indian Head Massage
Massage of the shoulders, neck, head, scalp & face that has been practiced in India for approximately 4,000 years. This is a stimulating massage that revives & refreshes, leaving a feeling of energy & vitality. It helps to relieve chronic shoulder & neck stiffness, relieves tension & loosens the scalp. It provides extra oxygen to the brain, promotes hair growth, helps dandruff, it also stimulates high levels of alertness leading to clearer thinking.
Hot Stone Massage
A wonderfully relaxing deep tissue massage using heated stones, the warmth from the stones allows the muscle to relax and enables the stones to work deeply and smoothly, promoting a great feeling of relaxation, and release from tension. The stones are a collection of Basalt and various Cornish stones that have been washed by the Atlantic Ocean and hold the energy of the sea and the Spirit of Cornwall.
Reflexology
Pressure is applied to ‘Reflex Points’ on the feet which connect with the energy lines that run through the body & link all the organs and body systems. Should an energy line become blocked, there could be pain or malfunction in that area which shows up in the feet as either soreness when pressure is applied, or as tiny granules which can be broken down then released. If you experience any discomfort on a reflex point, this is worked on by the therapist until the discomfort subsides. Anyone can receive reflexology even when bedridden. Treatment can be given to an affected area without actually having to touch the area itself, which may be too painful.