Hollie (age 25) tells of her recovery
(She attended The Lightning Process at The Wimborne Clinic)
 
"I suffered with M.E/CFS for 5 years which forced me to quit my university degree course and left me housebound.
I had always remained proactive and determined to recover and when I saw someone I knew completely recover from 20 years of fibromyalgia with The Lightning Process,
I booked my place!
The Lightning Process for me was incredibly empowering.
After Day 1 of the course, I went for a walk which I hadn't been able to do for years.
By Day 2, I knew the ME/CFS was gone for good. I cannot put into words how that felt, just amazing!
My family and friends could not believe the transformation.  It is so incredible how quickly things have turned around! It has well and truly given me my life back and more!”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At The Naturopathic Centre, Winchester 

L to R : Jeannie, Jules, Tony, Susan and Rachel 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At The Wimborne Clinic, Wimborne, Dorset 

On day 3 of The Lightning Process

Left to right : Naomi, Rebecca, Sarah and Jane

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At The Naturopathic Centre, Winchester

on day 3 of The Lightning Process

Trudi, Andy, Charlotte, Andrew and Naomi - All now ex-M.E./C.F.S. sufferers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Day 3 of The Lightning Process at The Wimborne Clinic, Dorset

Left to right Angela, Bryony and Marion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cate (a professional dancer and dancing teacher) had M.E / C.F.S. for over 2 years

(Attended The Lightning Process in September 2009)

 

"Donna

As I am writing this I am smiling..... Smiling because of you, your motivation to help others and your lovely personality. Without those attributes along with Phil Parker's Lightning Process and your experience of having M.E, I would NOT have got my health back ... NO WAY!

To date I have climbed my local mountain twice, re-joined pilates class, accepted a main part in a drama society play, socialised, baby-sat, been to Tescos and much more! And that's only in 6 weeks!

With all my heart, thank you!!!" 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At The Naturopathic Centre, Winchester

All happy on Day 3 and looking forward to a healthy Christmas 2009

Left to right : Aileen, Patricia, Katharine and Glynis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At The Arch Clinic, Fordingbridge (near Salisbury)

October 22nd 2009 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Katie (age 25) suffered M.E. for over 10 years. She shares her recovery story in her own words ...

(Attended The Lightning Process in August 2009)

 

 

"I feel like a different person! I never thought I would be doing all the things I'm doing now.

I am going back to work, I'm having pole dancing lessons (!) and I'm starting to train for a charity trek in 2010.

On the first day of the Lightning Process I wasn't sure if it was for me, but on the second day something inside me changed and I haven't looked back.

Thank you Donna for giving me my life back".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chris's complete recovery from C.F.S. after 5 years

(Attended The Lightning Process in June 2009)

 

 

"Before doing the Lightning Process I had Chronic Fatigue and felt unable to do anything more than a few low-energy tasks in a day.

While attending the course, I felt better immediately and on the first day came home and cooked the dinner, which I hadn't done for over a year.

I have continued to increase my activities as the weeks progress. I am building my body up to walk for longer and keep active for longer periods. Everyday activities which I had longed to be able to do are now becoming normal.

Thank you Donna for showing me how to do the things I want to!"

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At The Naturopathic Centre, Winchester September 10th 2009

 

 

Left to right :

Matt, Min, Paul, Symon

 

 

All happy and healthy on day 3 of the Lightning Process 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 This is Min just 2 months later enjoying life with her 'faithful friend'

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Min, soon back in the saddle again!           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A thank you letter from the mother of a client

Her daughter (age 43) suffered M.E. for 5 years and attended the Lightning Process at The Wimborne Clinic in March 2009.

 

"Dear Donna

This is a letter sent with loads of good wishes and thank you's for your help which has been heaven sent.

You treated my daughter a few months ago for M.E.

As you realised she was quite poorly and in desperate need of positive help. You gave her that help and made a different woman of her. I cannot thank you enough for the transformation which occurred.

I shall always remember your kindness and the infinite knowledge which has changed not just my daughter's life but all our lives becuase the worry and feeling of inadequacy was affectingf her family and close friends.

I wish you all the luck in the world for your future work and thank you again from the bottom of my heart.

My daughter was so suffering and unhappy. Now she is happy, fulfilled and ready to partake in life once again thanks to you".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At The Penn Surgery, Amersham, Buckinghamshire

March 2009

Left to right : Helen, Megan, Lorna, Robert, Edith and Brew

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Brew (as above) emailed on 26th March 2010

"Hi Donna,
Just wanted to share my thoughts with you.
I have had the best twelve months of my life since 1999 all thanks to the Lighting Process.
Life is so hectic now that their is not enough hours in the day to fit everything and everyone in.
I am loving my new found energy and living life to the full.
Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou for being a fantastic mentor.
Sincerely
Brew."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Margaret suffered from anxiety and depression for too many years

(Attended The Lightning Process in August 2009)

 

 

"After recurring shingles I was suffering from anxiety and depression.

The Lightning Process allowed me to regain control, to understand that my almost continuous panic was a reult of negative thinking. It had created negative neural pathways which stimulated the adrenal glands.

Within 2 weeks (of completing the course) I was back into life with my confidence building!"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bryony's recovery (medical student age 21) suffered Chronic Fatigue for 10 months

(Attended The Lightning Process in January 2009)

 

“Taking the Lightning Process with Donna in January 2009 was probably the best choice I've ever made.

I had suffered with Chronic Fatigue for 10 months, experiencing fatigue so severe that at points I was unable to initiate any movement at all, combined with constant pain and nausea.

I had started to come to terms with the idea that I'd have to put my medical education on hold. I was a 20 year old medical student doing none of the things that other 20 year old students were doing.

Within a week of the course I was back to studying hard plus walking 2 miles into university, going to clubs, holding dinner parties and running.

I cannot express my gratitude to Donna or to Phil Parker enough, the Lightning Process has given me my life back and not just that, but it has given me a better life than I had before.

Donna was the perfect choice as a practitioner for me, she was considerate of my concerns that my medical background would prevent me from engaging with aspects of the process (an issue that I did not in fact have) and was very accommodating to the level of disability that I was experiencing when I started the course. I feel that her personal experience of Chronic Fatigue, previous profession as a dance teacher and kind, cheerful and positive disposition make her the best possible Lightning Process practitioner”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At The Naturopathic Centre, Winchester

June 2009

All ex - CFS Sufferers having completed the Lightning Process

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Megan's recovery 

(She attended The Lightning Process in March 2009)   

"I was troubled with post-viral symptoms following glandular fever which made school and everyday life a challenge and I generally felt quite low.

I attended the Lightning Process with Donna who gave me the tools to positively alter how I viewed life and take control of stress that was causing me trouble.

It takes commitment and perseverance, but the results are profound. I feel as though I have all the energy in the world and it has given me a zest for life which has inspired me to try things I would never have imagined from travelling to Tanzania to chartering a tall ship!"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Donna,

As promised, a picture of me on on my final day of the Lightning Process course. This was taken on the top of a hill at a local beauty spot. I had just completed a two hour walk with Brian and our pet dog Benjie. I was feeling 'on top of the world'.
Thankyou for your amazing and caring teaching skills".

Brew.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brew's recovery (see photo above) Suffered M.E. for 10 years

(She attended The Lightning Process in March 2009)

"I have suffered with M.E. and all that goes with it for the past 10 years.

Since doing The Lightning Process I cannot believe the difference it has made to my life. I have to pinch myself sometimes, but it really is me!

The Lightning Process has provided a belief in myself and a framework to support my continued improvement.

The course itself inspired me and has proven to me that I can again enjoy a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle". 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At The Wimborne Clinic, Wimborne, Dorset 

Left to right - Margaret, John, Carol, Kris and Evie

May 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Julia's recovery (age 57) suffered m.e. for 5 years

(Attended The Lightning Process in November 2008)

 

"In 2003, after collapsing, I ended up in hospital with a suspected brain tumor. I couldn't walk and hardly could talk. I was eventually diagnosed with m.e. and needed constant care.

Over the next 5 years I tried every 'cure'. Although I made some improvement, it was because I did very little and this was 'paced'. The last straw was depression, which set in a year ago.

Then I heard about The Lightning Process from a friend's daughter who had completed her training and was back to work. The very next day an article about Donna and her new clinic in Buckinghamshire appeared in the local paper.

I am so grateful to Donna, my life has changed so much in just one month - since the training. Everyone has noticed the difference in me!

I now have hope and am looking forward to the future!"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

At The Arch Clinic, near Salisbury January 2009

Left to right - Jean (ex-CFS sufferer 6 years, Doreen (ex-ME sufferer 10 years), Charlotte (ex-anxiety sufferer for many years), Julian (ex-CFS sufferer 11 years)  

Doreen's recovery (see photo) from 11 years of M.E.

"I had M.E. for 11 years - unable to walk any distance or to stand for more than 5 minutes. My body ached all over. I was constantly 'crashing' and spent days at a time in bed.

Since attending the Lightning Process course at The Arch Clinic in Fordingbridge, I immediately felt invigorated and positive. I am walking further and can stand to do my household chores - cooking, ironing, etc. with no ill-effects. My social life has taken off again. I have visited Yorkshire (the first time in 5 years) to visit family and friends and to attend a 50th wedding anniversary. Last week I hosted a dinner party - something that I was unable to contemplate before the training.

I am definitely getting my life back and look forward positively to the time when I can again walk in the forest, shop til I drop and tend the garden!

Roll on summer!"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy clients at The Wimborne Clinic in March 2009 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gilly's recovery (age 60's) suffered chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia for 13 years

(Attended The Lightning Process in November 2008)

"Donna, thank you so much for a fantastic course - I am doing really well. When I left on the last day I felt the whole of my being smiling!"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jenny (see photo) tells of her recovery from depression, anxiety, stress, low-self esteem and fatigue

(Attended The Lightning Process in January 2009)

 

 

"For the past 10 years (and probably more) I have suffered from a range of issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and fatigue.

Since completing the Lightning Process course, my whole outlook on life has changed. I have bags of energy now and a positive attitude which is helping me to achieve anything I want to. I am not letting my past affect my future anymore and feel that I have gained my life back.

My trainer (Donna) was very friendly, enthusiastic and supportive throughout the process and indeed afterwards. She made us all feel at ease.

I won't lie to you, it's hard work and requires discipline but it well worth it in the end! It gets much easier the more you do the techniques and eventually becomes automatic.

I would like to thank my trainer (Donna) personally for bringing back the Jenny we all thought we'd lost.

I would recommend the Lightning Process to anyone ".  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jan's recovery from M.E/CFS

(Attended The Lightning Process in April 2009)

 

 

"Dear Donna

I was suffering from M.E/CFS and although I feel so well in comparison to before the course, I was amazed at the simplicity of the Lightning Process.

Since the course I have visited London for 2 days and managed to walk all day long (something I couldn't have done before). I had bouts of not being able to do much at all - now I am living life to the full!

I feel happy and excited about the future and would like to thank you for all your help".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sarah's recovery (Age 53)   Suffered M.E. and fibromyalgia for 5 years

(Attended The Lightning Process in February 2009)

 

"I had M.E. following over a decade of significant ill health, including heart problems and surgery.

The Lightning Process helped me to really focus on how to change my thinking and stop negative and destructive thinking before it had a chance to overwhelm me as it had done for years.

The simplicity of the Lightning Process itself makes it an easy and effective tool that now underpins my life. Knowing it gives me confidence, happiness and peace.

Thanks too, to lovely Donna!" 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

David (Attended The Wimborne Clinic in May 2009)

 

 

"The Lightning Process was so simple in concept yet it was a deeply moving experience, conducted by a very positive and dedicated practitioner. It has given me a real chance of ridding myself of the worst of my M.E. I feel I'm on the road to a better place and bac

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Kate's recovery (age 19) suffered Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome for 11 months

 

"Before I attended The Lightning Process I had bad headaches every day. I used to get very tired and was in a lot of pain in my arms and legs. This made work a real struggle.

Now, after going on The Lightning Process, I am much better. Work is no longer a struggle and I enjoy work again! I feel much more positive about life and more energetic"

 

 

 

 

 

Liz's recovery (age 56) suffered m.e. for 3 years

(Attended The Lightning Process September 2008) 

"Following a bout of shingles I had m.e. for 3 years.

It became impossible to lead a normal life. Walking was a huge problem, on a bad day I was reduced to shuffling. It was a struggle to complete even the most basic household chores.

I refused to give up my job but had to drastically cut back my hours, at one point only working for 2 hours a day.

My social life was non-existant.

Now, after a few hours with Donna, the Lightning Process has given me my life back. Life is worth living again!"