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 Caudalie Spa 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 Liz’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!

Becky Fletcher

I qualified in Swedish massage in 2002 and then in Beauty Therapy in 2006 followed by Holistic Therapy (Aromatherapy, IHM, Reflexology) in 2007.

 

At Equilibrium I offer a full range of massage treatments: Swedish, aromatherapy, Indian head, lava shell, pregnancy, manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) and reflexology, as well as Hopi ear candling. I also offer all the Caudalie face and body treatments, Environ facials, manicures and pedicures, spray tanning, waxing, lash and brow tinting, ear piercing and make-up. Quite a list!
I’ve been working here for three years and the thing I enjoy most about my work is meeting and talking to people. There’s no one treatment I like the most, it’s just great to have such a varied job where every day is different.
Choosing the treatment I’d book for myself is difficult because there are so many lovely things to choose from, but if I HAD to pick, it would be an LVL lash lift and tint or a facial.
When I’m not working I’m a busy mum of two. I enjoy dancing and I’m currently learning to speak Spanish!

Liz Taylor

I offer manicures, pedicures, Mina Henna Brows, eyebrow tinting and shaping, IBX treatments (to strengthen nails), and Nouveau Lashes – LVL lash lift and tint, Extend and Express Lashes.

 

I’ve been working at Equilibrium for just over a year, but have been working in nails for two years. I added LVL and lash extensions to the treatments I offer just over a year ago. The most recent treatment I’ve added is Mina Henna Brows.

What do you enjoy most about your work at Equilibrium?
Our amazing clients! And being able to put my love of detail into my work.

What’s your favourite treatment to give?
I always thought it would be nails, but you can’t beat a client’s reaction to their first LVL!

What does ‘wellbeing’ mean to you?
Living a happy and healthy life.

Which is the treatment or therapy you like to book for yourself?
A regular massage with Becky is a must to keep my neck flexible but I do love an Environ Collagen Boost facial when I have time.

Tell us something you do when you’re not working.
You’ll usually find me running around after my two beautiful daughters!

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.

Carrie Swan

I've been qualified since 2008 and have been working in The Equilibrium Clinic for nearly 11 years.

 

What do you enjoy most about your work at Equilibrium?
I really enjoy working in a team in a multidisciplinary clinic. There are now four McTimoney chiropractors here at Equilibrium which is great as it offers more options for appointments for patients.

What does ‘wellbeing’ mean to you?
Wellbeing to me is about people and creating the conditions for us all to thrive. It’s quality of life, positive physical and mental health and not merely the absence of disease.

Sharee Muir

Originally from Australia, I've lived in the UK for the past 22 years and have received chiropractic care from a young age.

 

I first experienced McTimoney technique in 2002 when I moved to Wiltshire and after a long career in HR, I was inspired to change path. In September 2016 I graduated from McTimoney College of Chiropractic with a First Class Masters degree. I’m registered with the General Chiropractic Council, McTimoney Chiropractic Association and the Royal College of Chiropractors.

I’ve been working at the Equilibrium Clinic since February 2017 and love working alongside the other chiropractors and therapists. Additionally, I work in clinics in Stanton St Bernard and Avebury Trusloe, as well as teaching part-time at McTimoney College.

A sense of ‘wellbeing’ to me is not just the absence of pain – it is important in all aspects of life. To ensure I look after myself, I have regular chiropractic and massage treatments and when I’m not working I enjoy walking our dog, pilates and cooking for friends.

Astrid Kauffmann

I have practised Jin Shin Jyutsu since 2001, at Equilibrium since 2013. This is a dynamic touch therapy that uses the fingers and hands over clothing to clear energy pathways and is often described as ‘acupuncture with the fingers’.

 

What do you enjoy most about your work at Equilibrium?
The team and the location of the clinic.

What does ‘wellbeing’ mean to you?
To me it means feeling at ease in body, mind and spirit. To BE happy and healthy and full of vitality.

What’s the therapy or treatment you like to book for yourself?
I practise Jin Shin Jyutsu on myself every day. Since there aren’t any practitioners near me, I top up with McTimoney chiropractic and acupuncture treatments every so often.

What do you do when you’re not working?
I like to be out in nature.

Lucy Stradling

I offer Reiki as a Reiki Master Teacher practitioner (qualified to teach and treat both people and animals including equines) and I’ve been a qualified Bowen Technique Therapist working with facial release and soft connective tissue since 2006, after studying with the European College of Bowen Studies (ECBS).

 

I’m also qualified in Mental Health Recovery in the community, but my energy healing work has been a lifelong gift, and I’ve certainly been able to share this for a good couple of decades! After learning about the art of Reiki, I realised that what I do naturally is very similar and so formalised my work by learning Reiki principles and practice via a particularly direct Japanese lineage. My clairvoyant and intuitive abilities mean I can work very instinctively, often being able to pinpoint causes and issues quickly and accurately. Healing work with people led to a role in the NHS where I worked within a Community Mental Health Team as a Recovery Coordinator. Amalgamating all the above allows me to work holistically with mind, body and spirit; approaching and healing both physical and mental health.

How long have you been working at Equilibrium?
I’ve been here since 2017 after leaving the NHS and consolidating my therapeutic practices.

What do you enjoy most about your work?
I love working with people; seeing the transformations that happen through healing and care. I also love the wide range of people (and animals!) I work with; I particularly enjoy working with teenagers, for whom the results of treatment are so rewarding.

Which is your favourite therapy?
An amalgam of all three! Each lends itself so well to the other, I rarely practise them in isolation!

What does wellbeing mean to you?
For me, this means finding a balance within yourself, within your state of being. It is anything that soothes you and helps you find your ‘equilibrium’ in mind, body and spirit.

What’s the treatment you like to book for yourself?
That depends entirely on what I need but go-to’s have been Acupuncture, Bowen Technique, Reiki and aromatherapy massage.

What do you like to do when you’re not working?
I have an interest in esoteric literature, Bach Flower remedies and homeopathy. I also enjoy gardening, growing herbs, cooking and spending time with my boys on our family farm.

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.