“I had tried so many protocols, diets, supplements, medications, lifestyle interventions etc and spent so much money trying to get better for over a decade. Some of them helped a bit but none of them worked anywhere near as well as the mind-body work I did with Lorna. (ME/CFS, EDS, Dysautonomia)”
Symptoms and conditions which may be stress induced
STRESS ILLNESS / PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL DISORDERS
Having worked as a registered nurse for many years in the Emergency Department, and as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in a GP surgery, I have realised how many health conditions are related to stress and unresolved adverse childhood events. So many symptoms can be resolved when the connection is made. I would love to work with you on your healing journey. I offer 1:1 sessions in person in the Sheffield area, or via zoom.
Modalities used
SIRPA (Stress Illness Recovery Practitioner Association)
SIRPA involves an educational, evidence-based and self-empowering approach to help individuals identify and acknowledge the underlying causes of their chronic pain while also developing healthier neural pathways that allow a pain free, healthy life.
Our treatment approach focuses on four main areas: Education, Emotions, Behaviour and Lifestyle. All of these play a significant role in enabling individuals to become more stress resilient, emotionally aware and able to live a healthier, active life moving forwards.
I work with people in pain, but also specialise in some of the other stress-induced symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, irritable bowel, breathing pattern disorders, multiple allergies, headaches and many others.
Embodied Processing (Level 1 and 2)
Embodied processing is a somatic therapy working with unresolved experiences from the past, which may manifest in physical symptoms, anxiety, depression, addiction and post-traumatic stress. We all experience trauma in our life, which is “the subjective experience of an event, or series of events, that overwhelms an individual’s capacity to cope” HeartMath. Trauma is stored in the body, the nervous system becomes dysregulated result in strong emotions and responses. Sometimes we have no conscious recollection of events that have happened in the past. EP can bring into conscious awareness what is subconscious.
HeartMath
The HeartMath Institute (HMI) researches heart-brain communication and its relationship to managing stress, increasing coherence and deepening our connection to self and others. HMI’s scientists also explore the electrophysiology of intuition and how all things are interconnected. HeartMath techniques help with nervous system regulation. When we are in a coherence state, the heart, mind and emotions synchronise resulting in a balance of the nervous, hormonal and immune systems to improve health and wellbeing.
Testimonials
“My embodied processing sessions with Lorna have been life changing, and have helped me process past traumas, as well as develop a greater sense of connection with my heart and intuition. I would highly recommend her”
“Lorna creates a safe and open space to explore and work through your symptoms and pain. We first met when I had Long Covid, 13 years of chronic back pain, gynae issues and hip pain and my life had literally stopped because of fatigue. After learning about TMS and working with Lorna using the SIRPA approach, my symptoms have gone and it would feel like a miracle (if I hadn’t done the work!) I know I’m still on a journey but even if I experience aches and pains again, I know they will pass and I can go back to Lorna for help if needed. ”
“Lorna has a large breadth of knowledge and experience which she adapts to the individual. She is patient, kind and I felt safe with her. She took time to send me extra tools and homework which was always relevant and helpful. The sessions I had with her were foundational for positive change in my symptoms and overall wellbeing. ”
“I would highly recommend Lorna if you are wanting to get to the root cause of your persistent pain condition. She engages with each session with a total willingness to allow it to go where it needs to, making you feel safe and heard in the process. ”
“Compassionate and knowledge, Lorna helped me to gain the tools to reclaim my sense of self and find a path forward. ”
“It’s very enlightening course, it gave me the ability to understand the origin of my symptoms and how to heal myself. ”
“Working with Lorna felt safe and contained. She built up trust by allowing me to work at my own pace and by validating my choices and autonomy. Lorna is professional and confident in the way she works and gently humorous at times. ”
“Initially being sceptical about SIRPA, in a relatively short time I am free of the hip pain that has troubled me for years. All I can say is “it worked for me” - amazing! Thanks Lorna!”
Further information can be found here.
SIRPA
Living Proof
Psychophysiological Disorder Association
Books
Heal Chronic Pain - The way out - Alan Gordon
Chronic Pain: Your Keys to Recovery - Georgie Oldfield
They Cant Find Anything Wrong7 Keys to Understanding, Treating, & Healing Stress Illness - David Clarke
Unlearn your pain - Howard Schubiner
Back in Control A Surgeons Road map Out of Chronic pain- Dr David Hanscom
When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress - Gabor Maté
The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture - Gabor Mate
