Lois’s journey into holistic therapies began after six demanding years working in Children’s Social Care, where she witnessed first-hand the impact of chronic stress on both herself and those around her. Although her career was progressing well, she felt increasingly disconnected from herself and knew there had to be another way to live and work.

 

This realisation led her to holistic therapies — initially as a way to restore her own wellbeing, and ultimately as a path to support others more deeply.

 

Retraining in Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Massage, Lois quickly experienced the transformative effect of working with the body. Even during her training, she noticed significant shifts in her own health and nervous system, sparking a passion that would shape the next chapter of her life.

 

Since qualifying, Lois has continued to deepen and integrate her practice through advanced training in Deep Tissue Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Fertility & Pregnancy Reflexology, Cupping Therapy and Acupuncture. She is a long-standing registered member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professional care.

 

Alongside developing her private practice, Lois gained valuable experience providing treatments at Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire, before focusing fully on her own work and establishing Cotswold Holistic Therapy in 2021, following the arrival of her daughter, Lily.

 

Today, Lois brings together her clinical experience, ongoing learning and embodied presence to offer integrated somatic sessions that support both the body and nervous system — creating a calm, contained space for clients to slow down, restore and reconnect with themselves.