Breathe Better, Live Better
Breath Therapy was founded by Alissa Powell, a certified Nutritional Therapist, after witnessing the incredible impact breathwork had on her clients’ health and well-being.
“During the pandemic, stress became the biggest obstacle to my clients’ health. With limited contact with loved ones, gyms closed, home-schooling pressures, and the isolation of lockdown, many struggled to stay on top of their well-being. I often reminded them that while we can’t always control stressful situations, we can change how we respond to them. Breathwork is a simple yet powerful tool that almost anyone can use to improve their stress levels, sleep, and overall quality of life.
I started incorporating breath techniques into my sessions, but I wanted to offer even more. That’s when I decided to train in breath retraining and coaching. As I practised daily, I became increasingly aware of my own breathing habits—and the areas I needed to improve.”
A Personal Journey to Better Breathing
What began as a way to support my clients soon became a deeply personal journey in breath retraining and managing stress. I realised I had developed some poor breathing habits over the years—chest breathing, holding in my stomach for posture and aesthetics, and even mouth breathing while asleep, which led to occasional snoring (and a fair bit of embarrassment if I nodded off in public!). I also noticed that in uncomfortable situations, I had a tendency to hyperventilate, sometimes triggering anxiety or even panic attacks.
But here’s the good news: just like muscles develop memory through repetition, our bodies can learn new, healthier breathing patterns.
With consistent breath retraining, I no longer snore or worry about drifting off in public. I feel noticeably calmer, and I’ve overcome the anxiety and panic attacks that once held me back—especially in public speaking or stressful situations. Now, if my breathing ever becomes unsettled, I recognise it straight away and have the tools to bring it back into balance.
A few years ago, the thought of speaking in front of a large audience would have been unimaginable. Today, I’ve confidently delivered speeches to over 100 people. I’m also training to run longer distances using only nasal breathing—boosting my cardiovascular health, fitness, and energy levels in ways I never expected.
Breathwork has been truly life-changing, and I’m thrilled to share this knowledge to help others transform their own well-being.
Retrain Your Breath, Transform Your Life
Changing the way you breathe isn’t difficult—it just takes knowledge, practice, and consistency. The more you train your breath, the more natural it becomes.
If you’re ready to take control of your breathing and improve your well-being, I’d love to help.
– Alissa Powell, BBA, DipCNM, mBANT
