Meet The Team

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!

Claire Langley

I joined Equilibrium in January 2022 as the clinic's receptionist. I have recently qualified in sports massage and deep tissue massage, and plan to add more treatments to my skillset in the coming months.

 

What do you enjoy most about your work at Equilibrium?
I enjoy helping people, so it’s nice to be able to treat clients so they leave the clinic in less discomfort and more relaxed – their equilibrium restored – having experienced a massage tailored to their needs.

What’s your favourite treatment to give?
I love performing deep tissue massage, as it helps a person to feel better, relax and enables the body to heal itself, stimulating circulation and lymph, and aids detoxification. It’s an all-round beneficial treatment to experience on a regular basis.

What does ‘wellbeing’ mean to you?
To me, wellbeing means being happy and healthy in body and soul.

Which is the treatment or therapy you like to book for yourself?
It’s so hard to choose, but I do love a regular massage to keep my body in the best shape in can be and to boost my immune system. I also particularly love having an LVL treatment as it really does lengthen and lift my lashes to a whole new level!

Tell us something you do when you’re not working.
I’m a busy mum to two boys, so most Sundays are spent on the sidelines at football matches. My husband and I are also busy renovating our house in our spare time. For relaxation we enjoy walking our two whippets and making the most of the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, squeezing in the odd drink at a pub along the way!

Georgie Cook

I qualified in 2019 and have been concentrating on perfecting my skills in lash and brow treatments, plus manicures and pedicures.

I offer manicures as well as acrylic nail extensions and nail art, our fabulous Footlogix Medi-Pedis, Nouveau Lashes LVL treatments, lash extensions, waxing and Environ facials. I’m looking forward to adding to new treatments to my repertoire at Equilibrium very soon.

Katherine Butler

I qualified in 2010 and have been working at Equilibrium for seven years.

 

What do you enjoy most about your work at Equilibrium?
The people; both staff and patients. It’s a busy clinic and I love the hustle and bustle this brings. All the staff are friendly and easy to work with and we have wonderful patients who are a pleasure to treat.

What’s the best thing about your job?
There’s nothing more satisfying than when a patient returns to you in a lot less pain and a lot more mobile!

What do you do when you’re not working?
I have three small children and am married to a farmer, all of which take up the majority of my time. However, I love looking after and riding my horse Ruby, walking our dog Islay, running and Fitglow!

What is the treatment/therapy you like to book for yourself?
Being a chiropractor is a physical job so I have regular chiropractic treatment from my colleagues. I also enjoy massage and manicures.

Stephen Brooke

I've been practising acupuncture for the last 15 years, almost six of which have been at Equilibrium.

 

What do you enjoy most about your work at Equilibrium?
It’s great to get the chance and take the time to work closely with people on the health issues they are experiencing. It always surprises me how much can be done! Plus the lunches in Sticks and Stones!

What’s your favourite therapy to give?
Well I only do acupuncture, but I often wish I could do massage!

What does wellbeing mean to you?
To me it means that you feel good because you are living authentically and adapting appropriately to life’s various situations; so your physiology is working as it was designed to do and you’re rocking your life. It’s my job to facilitate this!

Which is the treatment you would book for yourself?
Jin Shin Jyutsu or massage or Bowen … I can’t choose – they’re all so good.

What do you do when you’re not working?
I love cooking, especially the challenge of trying to adapt all my unhealthy recipes without losing the flavour and excitement all my favourite dishes. Sugar is a tricky one for me and health food can sometimes be dreary, but when you’re creating something new it frees the mind and opens the imagination. Then you can share the benefits with loved ones. Win-win!

Cheryl Russ

I qualified from the prestigious Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London in 2007 and have been working at Equilibrium on an ad hoc basis since 2013.

 

What do you enjoy most about your work at Equilibrium?
For me it’s about treating the individual because we are all biochemically unique. I love the buzz I feel when a client walks through the door saying he/she feels better. And Lorraine has created a lovely team at Equilibrium.

What does ‘wellbeing’ mean to you?
Wellbeing means feeling happy and healthy in body and mind. We are starting to understand the true impact of physical health on mental wellbeing, and vice versa.

Which is the treatment you like to book for yourself?
Sports massage, as I have two very active boys who like to rugby tackle me!

Tell us about something you do when you are not working.
In my leisure time you will probably find me with my family looking around an old castle or ruin, and window-shopping for antiques.