Breathing Therapy

ABOUT

The Buteyko Breathing Method consists of a series of simple breathing exercises specifically designed to manage conditions such as asthma, exercise induced bronchospasm, nasal congestion, snoring and sleep apnoea. It is endorsed by the British Thoracic Society and the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) for the management of asthma.

HOW SESSIONS WORK

Over 2-3 individual sessions, you will learn how to clear and breathe through your nose freely, how to gradually reduce your breathing volumes, and also how to exercise comfortably while breathing through your nose. The first session is an hour with subsequent sessions lasting approx 45 mins.

I tailor my sessions to suit any age from 5-85 (my oldest client to date!) and from those who have restricted mobility, to competitive athletes. The work really starts at home however, and I will provide you with a program best suited to your individual needs.

Rose loves sports and in particular athletics but found running longer distances really difficult as she couldn't breathe, and would have to stop during races. Eventually a Respiratory Consultant diagnosed Rose with exercise induced laryngeal obstruction and advised us to visit Fi. Rose was feeling very deflated before the appointment, as we'd been to so many appointments for her breathing and nothing had helped. One doctor even told Rose her symptoms were all in her head and she should get used to not winning races. However after meeting Fi, she had hope again!

When exercising, Rose's breathing has greatly improved. She has trained herself to breathe through her nose when running races, and she no longer uses any inhalers or medication.

I would recommend Fi, for her professional, kindness and care she showed to Rose

– Rose's mother

TESTIMONIALS

Your help has been amazing in so many ways for my son. We have finally figured out the problem and he's learnt so much about the importance of nose breathing.

He shouted at the top of his voice the other day as he got in the car " I came 4th Mom, I didn't come last". I asked him what changed and he said "remembering everything Fi said."

– Mary

My teenage son was diagnosed with Vocal Cord Dysfunction and abnormal breathing patterns. He attended Fi for respiratory physio on the recommendation of a consultant. It was the best decision we ever made.

He was suffering with breathing / choking attacks daily. From the outset Fi listened to us and explained everything in great detail. The attacks have practically disappeared due to the techniques thought by Fi. She is an amazing physiotherapist and an expert in her field. She has a warm, caring and compassionate nature and a genuine interest in her patients.

I would highly recommend Fi O’Meara as a physiotherapist and we are so blessed to have met her.

– Sandra