Friends,
Your Story is Worthy of...
Support.
Nourishment.
Care.
Engagement.
Living.
It's time to step out of the shadow of your story's impact....
and into an intentional and deliberate space of healing, growth and support.
To Celebrate a Decade of Healing
Storied Living Beginnings launches on September 15, 2025.
This is my totally free gift and contribution to all of those who stumble upon this work, long to step in, but don't feel quite ready.
From my 2015 self, who trembled to begin all the way until 2025 - join me for 6 months of what I've learned.
Join "Storied Living Beginnings"
Meet Lora
Lora Kelley is a Master Certified Business and Life Coach, an Allender Center Narrative Focused Trauma Care® Certified Story Work Practitioner.
She is also a somatic practitioner, and studying to be a PPN Educator and Practitioner.
Lora is an artist, poet, writer and songwriter.
She is releasing her second full length musical record "Where I am Now" in November of 2025.
Lora lives on a conserved farm in North Garden, Virginia with her husband, their three children, and a lively menagerie of pets.
Education + Work
2026 - Advisor for NFTC Level 1, The Allender Center at The Seattle School of Psychology and Theology
2026-2028 - PPN, Pre-perinatal Psychology 2 year Study Group, with Janet Evergreen at Riverbend Integrative Trauma Center
2025 - Spoke at Shenandoah University's Center for Story Telling "Story-telling Between the Lines."
2025 - Facilitator for NFTC Level 2, The Allender Center at The Seattle School of Psychology and Theology
2025 - Taught "Courage to Coach" for The Allender Center NFTC all levels
2025 - Taught "Flourishing" for The Allender Center NFTC III
2024 - Facilitator for NFTC Level 2, The Allender Center at The Seattle School of Psychology and Theology
2024 - Taught "How To Build a Story Work Business" for The Allender Center all Levels
2024 - One Semester Assisting PPN Study Group
2023 - Facilitator for NFTC Level 1, The Allender Center at The Seattle School of Psychology and Theology
2023 - Exploring the Vagus System Part Three, Janet Evergreen Riverbend Integrative Trauma Center
2023 - Exploring the Vagus System Part Two, Janet Evergreen Riverbend Integrative Trauma Center
2022 - Exploring the Vagus System Part 1, Janet Evergreen Riverbend Integrative Trauma Center
2022 - Master Coach Certification, The Life Coach School
2022 - Facilitator for The Story Workshop, The Allender Center at The Seattle School of Psychology and Theology
2021 - Coach Certification, The Life Coach School
2019-2022 - Facilitated Trauma -Informed Support and Education for The Fellows Program with Abundant Life Ministries
2020-2022 - Two Year Apprenticeship, The Allender Center at The Seattle School of Psychology and Theology
2018-19 - The Externship Program, The Allender Center at The Seattle School of Psychology and Theology
2017 - Level 2 NFTC Training, The Allender Center at The Seattle School of Psychology and Theology
2015-2016 - Level 1 NFTC Training, The Allender Center at The Seattle School of Psychology and Theology
2008-2015 - Co-Created, Ran and Owned and Sold Para Coffee (Grit Coffee) in Charlottesville, VA
2003- 2021 - Owner/Operator of Lora Kelley Creative Direction, Styling and HMUA
2008-2022 - Featured in numerous publications for Lora Kelley Creative Direction, Styling and HMUA including | Martha Stewart, Vogue, Town and Country, Southern Weddings, Brides, Harpers Bazaar, Garden and Gun
2007-2008 - Post-graduated Leadership Development Fellows Program at Trinity Presbyterian Church
2003-2007 - BA in Creative Writing and Political Science at Houston Christian University, Houston, Texas
The Storied Living Podcast
The Storied Living Podcast is a go-to resource dedicated to understanding and engaging with story work, trauma and healing. Hosted by Lora Kelley a certified story work coach through the Allender Center, and a Master Certified Life Coach with The Life Coach School as well a somatic body support practitioner.
Tune-in for applicable practices to help you move from an old story to creating a new story.
PRESS:
“Storied Living is more than just a business; it provides hope for survivors. Kelley’s innovative approach intertwines trauma-informed care with story work, providing survivors the space to construct, engage with, and take ownership of their narratives. The process is cathartic and empowering, allowing those who’ve experienced varying forms of trauma to transform their pain into power.” - Medium Magazine
”At Storied Living, Kelley works closely with trauma survivors, guiding them through the process of writing and engaging with their stories. By helping individuals shape their narratives, she enables them to heal and find strength in their experiences. Kelley’s unique approach incorporates trauma-informed practices, recognizing the impact of past events on present-day struggles. Through her life coaching and executive function skills, she empowers survivors to not only overcome their traumas but to thrive in their lives.” - Bust Magazine
”With her innate ability to connect with others and her unshakable belief in the transformative power of storytelling, Kelley has forged a distinctive path for trauma survivors to heal, grow, and ultimately thrive. Storied Living doesn’t simply offer a fleeting glimpse of hope—it paves the way for lasting change.” - The Daily Scanner