About Sarah Lord Health

Sarah Lord

Hi! I’m Sarah Lord, a dedicated and highly experienced physiotherapist, certified coach and health consultant based in Cockermouth, Cumbria.

With 27 years of experience and a unique blend of expertise, I help clients overcome a wide range of health challenges and empower individuals to create lasting improvements in their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

My background is in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic physiotherapy, but over the years I’ve expanded my work to cover wellbeing, nervous system regulation, and coaching with a nervous system informed approach. That means I’m just as likely to be working hands-on in the clinic or pool as I am helping someone understand the impact of stress and recovery on their health, or supporting a client to rebuild confidence, energy and resilience after illness, injury or burnout.

What I do

I offer a mix of clinical services depending on what you need. That might be physiotherapy or acupuncture, or it could involve hydrotherapy or specialised functional rehabilitation.

As a wellbeing coach and health consultant, I also carry out comprehensive assessments to explore the key health and lifestyle factors affecting you, and offer tailored coaching to help you align your habits, mindset and routines with how you want to live.

To guide this process, I may use other tools, including advanced technologies such as Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and VO2 Max monitoring to gain real insight into how your body is responding to stress, recovery and activity. These tools help us better understand what’s going on beneath the surface and guide personalised strategies to support your long-term health and fitness.

I also integrate somatic (body-centred) practices into my work to support nervous system regulation and address stress, anxiety and overall mind-body health.

My approach is always personalised, practical and compassionate, based on evidence and tailored to each individual. Whether we’re working on pain, performance, or the deeper patterns that affect how you feel day to day, I aim to help you build lasting change, not just short-term relief.

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Who I work with

I support people with a wide range of health challenges, from everyday aches and injuries to more complex or long-term health issues. This could include musculoskeletal injuries, rehabilitation following surgery or a period of illness, chronic stress, burnout, and lifestyle-related symptoms that are harder to pin down.

Some people come to me with a clear diagnosis or recovery goal, while others just know they don’t feel quite right, whether that’s due to persistent pain or fatigue, menopausal symptoms or anxiety.

Many are also looking to rebuild their confidence and improve their capabilities and performance in activities that matter to them, whether that’s work, sports, or simply keeping up with daily demands.

Whatever your starting point, I’ll meet you there and we’ll work together to create a plan that fits your needs, goals and lifestyle.

Why I do what I do

What I love most is working with people who are ready for change, even if they don’t yet know what that looks like!

Over the years, I’ve met many people who feel like they’ve tried everything, or who are frustrated that nothing seems to make a real or lasting difference. My goal is to offer something more personal and holistic, looking at the bigger picture to find ways to live and move that actually work for you.

I do this work because I believe health isn’t just about fixing a problem. It’s about helping you feel more in control, more resilient, and more able to live the life you want to live.

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If you're ready to move forward and make lasting improvements in your life, I'm here to support you with a personalised, practical and compassionate approach.

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Sarah Lord sat on a bench in Keswick with Derwent Water in the background

My background

After graduating, I began my career at a leading London teaching hospital. It gave me a strong foundation in core physiotherapy skills across all clinical specialties. I received extensive training and worked as part of a highly researched, evidence-based service.

I treated a diverse and complex client group, ranging from patients undergoing specialised bone tumour surgery and complex amputations to those with rare or multiple pathologies and major joint replacements.

Since then, I’ve worked across a wide range of services and clinical settings in both the NHS and private sector, including primary, secondary and community care. Throughout, my focus has remained on musculoskeletal care.

My time working in both public and private healthcare systems, including a period overseas, has given me a well-rounded perspective and insight into healthcare delivery in real-world settings.

Clinical experience

Over the years, I’ve worked within a variety of clinical settings, including:

Inpatient orthopaedics & cardio-respiratory
Intensive care and high dependency departments
Stroke rehabilitation
Amputee rehabilitation
Surgical wards
Older People and Falls services
Paediatrics
Community physiotherapy
Pain services
Oncology

This wide-ranging experience has given me a deep understanding of both musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal conditions, allowing me to treat with skill and insight. Broad experience and strong clinical judgment are essential to knowing how to treat, but also when to refer for further investigations or to other specialists when needed.

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy
Certified Lifestyle Coach
Functional Rehabilitation Programme Training
Registered Acupuncturist within Physiotherapy
Nervous System School Affiliate
Firstbeat™ Technologies recognised provider
NVQ Level 4 in Management
Diabetes Educator Training

Ongoing learning is both a professional requirement and a personal commitment. I regularly undertake extensive and varied training across physiotherapy, acupuncture, and health and wellbeing to stay up to date with the latest approaches and research in all the services I offer. This ensures I provide the best support for my clients.

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