22/03/2026
‘“You’re on the verge of hyperventilating,” she said to me.
“Am I?!” I replied in disbelief.
I lay on the bed at the osteopath’s wondering what she was talking about.
I was breathing just how I always did, wasn’t I?
This was 7 years ago.
Struggling with anxiety and panic.
Exhausted.
Stressed.
Brain fog.
Not being able to fall asleep.
I had been to the doctors a few times but been sent away with a cursory “this is just what it is like when you have young children.”
So I thought the problem was me.
Maybe I wasn’t disciplined or resilient enough?
Mentally strong enough?
Another failure to beat myself up with.
It wasn’t until 2020 when I discovered the science and power of breath that I realised why I had been experiencing so many problems.
When we breathe incorrectly, we directly impact our health, longevity and performance.
Very quickly I found that when my brain no longer thought we were under threat every time my breathing changed, my capacity for personal and professional success grew, as my health issues also became more manageable.
This is why I offer Nervous System Assessments.
A 50 minute session to help you understand how your nervous system is currently operating, the patterns and symptoms showing up for you, and what they may be telling us about the state your body has been stuck in.
You will receive a personalised report and roadmap so you have clarity on what is going on and what will support you.
If you are dealing with anxiety, overwhelm, poor sleep, brain fog, tension, breath-holding, or you feel like the pressure you are carrying is starting to affect your performance, health or focus, a Nervous System Assessment is a powerful place to start.
Link in comments to book, or send me a DM for more availability. Online assessments also offered.
Group breathwork classes available at Nomads Wellness, Otley, Leeds.
