Lorraine Spring
I am a therapist with over 30 years’ experience, witnessing stories from all walks of life and all states of health. Through the traditional system of 5 Element acupuncture, developed into a coaching model, I have come to understand the connections between the seemingly unconnected and have glimpsed the meaning of the past–present–future continuum.
My life’s work has been about reawakening the deep bond we share with the living world; our inner landscape is woven into its rhythms and sustained by its wisdom. Our physical, emotional, and spiritual selves reflect Nature’s design and by understanding the cycles of birth, growth, abundance, release, and transformation, we can align with greater well-being. The beauty of this system lies in how effortlessly it reconnects us to the deeper truths within ourselves.
Focus & Approach
5 Element acupuncture, nature-based coaching, and embodied practices. Workshops for individuals and teams to reconnect with their nature-based archetypes. cultivating clarity, resilience, and joy in daily life and work.
Education
- Diploma in Adult Education, Switzerland
- Feng Shui studies with William Spear
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Diploma, Giovanni Maciocia et al., London, UK
- Bachelor of Acupuncture, College of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, UK
- Postgraduate studies in Classical Chinese, Oxford University
- Diploma in Social Sciences, Oxford University
- Yoga Teacher Diploma, Oxford
- State Registered Nurse, London, UK
Further Studies & Advanced Training
- Theory U — Schumacher College, UK
- Social Presencing Theater (Master course) with Arawana Hayashi
- Gross National Happiness Index (Bhutan) with Dr. Tho Ha Vinh et al. (HumansandNature.org)
- Constellations & Systems Coaching (Levels 1–3) with Jenny Mackewn
Teaching & Workshops
Workshops
- Reconnect to Nature
- 5 Elements — The 5 Phases of Nature within Us
- Find/Re-define Your Purpose in Life
- Meet Your 5 Inner Characters
- Rooted in Tradition, Thriving in the Now
Teaching Experience
- 5 Element Workshops — Bern, Switzerland (1988–present)
- 5 Element-Types Coaching for Groups & Businesses — UK, France & Switzerland (2010–present)
- Clinical Intervision — Bern, Zürich, Winterthur (2000–2019)
- Tutor, 5 Element Diploma Course — ChiWay, Winterthur (2013–2016)
Languages
English (mother tongue), German (fluent), Spanish (intermediate).