Lorraine Dufficey

With 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, Lorraine Dufficey is trained in the classical True Pilates method, is a qualified Neuromuscular therapist and a Fascial trainer, and has a lifelong interest in health and wellbeing. As ‘West Cork Pilates’, she has been teaching mat classes in Clonakilty since 2005 and has a private studio in Rossmore where she teaches Reformer, Cadillac and Wunda chair for both fitness and for rehabilitation.

Vague on your vagus nerve?

Lorraine Dufficey February, 2025

I’d really like to take a look at the vagus nerve in this article. It seems to be having a moment in all mind/body modalities and we hear the term bandied about frequently, but what exactly is it, why is it important and how best can we optimise its functioning […]

Health & Lifestyle

Making resilient resolutions

Lorraine Dufficey January, 2025

How has 2025 commenced for you? Are you someone who relishes the thought of a fresh start to a new year, throwing yourself with gusto into new plans and regimens or are you more likely to be seen trudging through the chilly bleak days of January just hoping to get […]

What to do about chronic pain…when all else fails?

Lorraine Dufficey December, 2024

TMS is know as Tension Myocitis Syndrome or Mindbody syndrome, a term first coined by Dr John Sarno, a medical doctor practicing in America in the 1970s, who pioneered work in the field of psychogenic pain or, as its come to be known, mind-body pain. His method to help cure […]

Move to beat cancer

Lorraine Dufficey October, 2024

October is breast cancer awareness month and with statistics stating that one in seven women in Ireland will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, it is a rare person that has not had their life touched by it in some way, either personally or through someone they love […]

Balancing your happy

Lorraine Dufficey June, 2024

What does it take to be happy? In this world where we have never had more comfort and ease, the rates of anxiety climb year on year. As I sit here contemplating the many factors that contribute to this, the sun is beaming in through the open door and birdsong […]

Health

The miracle of fascia

Lorraine Dufficey April, 2024

In recent articles I have been examining how diet and lifestyle impact our bodies in relation to inflammation and chronic pain. Today I want to examine the importance of our fascial network for our overall well-being, both mentally and physically and suggest some ways we can support this incredible system. […]

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