Lorraine Saunders
I offer a full range of treatments – everything from sports massage to holistic and beauty therapies but the main treatments that I now cover at Equilibrium are sports/remedial, deep tissue, aromatherapy, lava shell and pregnancy massages, MLD (manual lymphatic drainage using the Vodder Technique), reflexology, Hopi ear candling, Environ Advanced skin treatments and CACI Synergy treatments. I do other beauty treatments as necessary.
How long have you been working with these therapies?
I’ve been working as a therapist for 30 years and have continued to add to my list of disciplines. I love learning and I think it’s an ongoing process even when you’ve mastered your skill. There are always new techniques to learn to improve what you do or to update your skills.
How long have you been working at Equilibrium?
I set Equilibrium up on my own in 2005 and it’s gone from strength to strength! We have a fantastic team of therapists that has grown over the years and we very much see ourselves as a team. I’m very privileged to have them all working under the Equilibrium umbrella.
What do you enjoy most about your work at Equilibrium?
It really does come down to the teamwork. I think we are able to offer something to assist most conditions or needs across all of our disciplines and no two days are the same. It’s a fantastic feeling to know that you have either made somebody feel more physically comfortable or emotionally better than when they walked into the clinic. Plus, I love performing the treatments – unless you’re passionate about what you do I don’t think you can deliver a good service.
What is your favourite treatment to give?
It sounds very clichéd but I do enjoy every treatment that I perform. Of the massages my preference is either deep tissue/sports or MLD but equally I like performing the treatment skincare where you really do see changes to the client’s skin and, in a lot of cases, to their confidence.
What does wellbeing mean to you?
It means feeling great as a whole – both the physical and emotional side. The body’s Equilibrium!
Which is the treatment/therapy you like to book for yourself?
This is a tough one as there is so much to choose from. For relaxation and necessity, a facial or a massage. For necessity only, acupuncture or McTimoney chiropractic. I do enjoy an LVL lash lift, which blows my mind every time, or Georgie’s fantastic nail treatments. I just wish I had time to experience more!
Tell us something you do when you’re not working.
Apart from the usual socialising with friends, both my husband and I love music so we really enjoy concerts and live shows or theatre. I also love to escape into a good novel or film for relaxation or go for a walk or cycle. I just enjoy being outdoors when the majority of my day is spent in the treatment room. And of course, travel and experiencing new things are musts!