Laura Lane Pilates Therapy
About
My work brings together psychology, movement, touch and an understanding of the nervous system.
I have a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and am a qualified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, alongside many years of experience in therapeutic Pilates and body based work.
I work with people as individuals, recognising that physical symptoms, emotional experiences and nervous system responses are often interconnected. My approach is gentle, curious and collaborative, drawing on different aspects of my training according to what is most appropriate for each person.
My work includes therapeutic and rehabilitation Pilates, using Reformer and Cadillac equipment, Somatic Experiencing, ScarWork and therapeutic touch, breathwork and pelvic floor rehabilitation.
I also have particular experience working with persistent pain, scoliosis, osteoporosis and rehabilitation following injury or surgery.
A personal perspective
My own experiences have inevitably shaped the way I work.
I have experienced significant physical challenges myself, including surgery and cancer, as well as the process of rehabilitation and recovery. This has given me a personal as well as professional understanding of what it can feel like when your body suddenly becomes unfamiliar, vulnerable or difficult to trust.
My experience of cancer has particularly informed my work with people going through cancer treatment and recovery, including the physical and emotional impact of surgery and changes to the body.
These experiences have strengthened my interest in the whole person, not simply a diagnosis or a set of symptoms, but their history, their nervous system and what they need in order to feel safe enough to recover and reconnect with their body.
I aim to provide a space in which people feel listened to, respected and never pushed beyond what feels manageable.
Education & Speaking
Alongside my individual work, I have been giving educational talks about the nervous system, trauma and overwhelm for several years.
I am passionate about making this knowledge available beyond the therapy room. My talks help people make sense of experiences such as anxiety, panic, fight, flight, freeze and shutdown without immediately seeing them as something that is “wrong” with the person.
I believe that when we understand why the nervous system responds as it does, we can begin to relate to ourselves and others very differently.
My practice is inclusive and welcoming, and I aim to provide a respectful and affirming environment for people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences
