Who is Chef Lorraine, and why the ITAL Life?

A Nutritionist, A Farmer, An Agriculturalist, A Diner  .... What the Connection?

..... A Plate of Food .......   :-) 

Somatic Therapist | EMDR Practitioner | Trauma Specialist | Certified Nutrition & Wellness Coach

I started in Healthcare nearly thirty years ago in Medical informatics; after participating in a research project funded by the Japanese Government focusing on The cause and rise of Lifestyle diseases in 1998 - 2001, my interest and work with how our food and lifestyle affected our bodies and life became my purpose.

Now I am a  holistic healing professional with a unique blend of somatic therapy, trauma treatment, and integrative nutrition expertise. As a certified Somatic Therapist and EMDR Practitioner, I specialize in addressing the physiological and emotional impacts of trauma, anxiety, and stress. My certification further enriches my work as a Nutrition and Wellness Coach and my advanced plant medicine and plant nutrition studies from Cornell University. This multidisciplinary approach allows me to support clients in healing on all levels—mind, body, and spirit.

Core Competencies:

Somatic Therapy: Utilizing body-centred techniques to address trauma, anxiety, and stress stored in the body.

EMDR Therapy: Facilitating the processing and resolution of traumatic memories to promote emotional and psychological healing.

Trauma Treatment: Specializing in complex trauma, developmental trauma, and the neurobiology of trauma.

Nutrition & Wellness Coaching: Guiding clients toward optimal health through personalized nutrition, lifestyle changes, and holistic wellness strategies.

Plant Medicine & Nutrition: Leveraging evidence-based knowledge of plant-based medicine and nutrition to support healing and vitality.

Stress Relief & Resilience Building: Helping clients develop tools to manage stress, restore balance, and cultivate resilience.

Education & Training:

NICABM  ( National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine )

Advanced Master’s Programme in Trauma Treatment and Neurobiology of Trauma.

Expert Strategies for Working with Traumatic Memories

Expert Strategies for Treating Narcissism 

Trauma Solutions - Awakening Aliveness - Somatic Approaches to Healing Attachment Trauma 

Embody Lab - Certified  Somatic Anxiety therapist  

Embody Lab - Certified Somatic EMDR Therapist.

Certified Nutrition and Wellness Coach.

Certificate in plant medicine and plant nutrition at Cornell University.

Professional Affiliations:

Practitioner at The Elephant Rooms in the Turks and Caicos Islands, 

Listed on The Embody Lab Therapist Directory, a platform for connecting with skilled somatic and trauma-informed practitioners.

Approach:

My therapeutic approach is integrative, client-centred, and rooted in the understanding that healing is a multidimensional process. I combine somatic practices, EMDR, trauma-informed care, and nutrition coaching to address the interconnectedness of the mind and body. By incorporating plant-based nutrition and wellness strategies, I help clients nourish their bodies, reduce inflammation, and support overall well-being. I aim to create a safe, empowering space where clients can heal from trauma, release stored emotional and physical tension, and thrive daily.

Mission:

To empower individuals to heal from trauma, restore balance, and achieve holistic wellness by integrating somatic therapy, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based nutrition practices. I am passionate about helping clients reconnect with their bodies, embrace the healing power of plants, and cultivate a life of vitality and resilience.

I am a wellness speaker and Retreat Host who loves gardening and photography.

 I am  a registered member of the Caribbean Association of Behavioral Analysis (CABA).