About loraine

After years in a demanding corporate career, I reached a point of complete burnout and began seeking a path that would be gentler on my body while offering a meaningful new direction. 

For decades I had struggled trying to find relief from chronic pain and illness, exploring every option the NHS and other holistic therapies could offer. While I was able to manage my symptoms to a tolerable level, I found that life's joy had largely disappeared, leaving me feeling exhausted, low and disconnected. The goal of health and wellness seemed to be completely out of my reach.

I realised I needed a profound change - not just in lifestyle but in my career. After careful research, I discovered Craniosacral Therapy. Its gentle, restorative approach resonated deeply with me, offering a way to help others while honouring the limits of my own body. This discovery marked the beginning of a journey toward a more balanced, fulfilling, and healing-focused life. 

I completed my diploma in Craniosacral Integration with the College Of Craniosacral Therapy (CCST) in London, and from the start of my training, I was amazed by its power. I experienced not only the profound beauty and gentle nature of the practice but also the unexpectedly transformative effects on my own health and wellbeing. 

Through the course, I came to understand how past trauma had impacted my body and mind, creating patterns of pain and restriction that had become so familiar they felt normal. With the guidance of my tutors and the support of fellow students, I gradually released those tensions, uncovering a sense of calm and wellness I had never known before. 

I know what it's like to live with chronic pain, and I understand it affects far more than just the body - it also impacts our emotional wellbeing, our mental resilience, our relationships with others, in fact every aspect of our lives. However, I also know that change is possible. I now live free from pain medication, with a calmer mind, a steadier nervous system, and a more optimistic, resilient approach to life. 

My own transformation led me to found Old Forge Therapies, where my mission is to help others move beyond pain and reconnect with a life that feels balanced, hopeful, and fulfilling. 

Treatments are available at my private therapy room in Leigh, conveniently located between Reigate and Dorking. Alternatively, I work every Thursday at the Reigate Wellbeing Centre between 3:00pm and 8pm (please call me if you would like to book for Reigate). 

PLEASE NOTE: 

*To ensure a calm and comfortable environment for all, Baby Sessions are held exclusively in my private therapy room in Leigh. 

**Senior Session concession rates do not apply at the Reigate Wellbeing Centre. 

I am a registered member of the Craniosacral Therapy Association (CSTA), the International Affiliation of Integrated Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (IAIBCST), and the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). I am insured through Holistic Insurance Services (HIS) and hold a current DBS certificate. 

Please feel free to request a call on my CONTACT ME page if you have any questions or require further information.