what to expect in a session with me
Using a combination of neuroscience, the principles of trauma-informed care, somatics, and energetic work, breathwork offers clients a way to improve both their mental and physical health through harnessing their breath and hacking their nervous system.
Through the air we breathe, we touch every cell in our bodies. And through Breathwork we can use this air as a path for two-way communication between our minds and bodies through stimulation of both branches of the Vagus nerve.
In this way, Breathwork is a bottom-up approach to healing. Breathwork says, "I'm stressed and my body doesn't feel good, so I'm going to change how my body feels first, which will then allow me the space to think differently."
This is a beautiful complement to talk therapy and its opposite approach of focusing on changing your thoughts to change your physical state.
Sometimes one works better than the other for particular situations or people, so it's great to have both in your support system!
My Breathwork practice specializes in supporting people with anxiety, grief, and burn-out.
Breathwork is just as potent regardless of format, so this choice really comes down to personal preference. For instance, you might prefer a private session for working through grief, but feel like a group session would support your desire to connect with like-minded individuals and work on your anxiety or grounding your nervous system.
I always have private, virtual 1:1 sessions available and routinely offer both virtual and in-person group sessions.
Choose Your Own Adventure
Rebe was very attuned to my health history, and made sure that her breathwork with me was not going to stimulate anything with regards to my history of anxiety. As a health care practitioner, I really love to see this taken into account! I also found Rebe's voice to be so calming, and I immediately felt comfortable letting her guide me through this session.
She intuitively knew what to say and when. She guided me in just the right way. She also did a great job setting the stage that she was creating a safe space for me to release in whatever way my body needed. She took the time also to find out my experience level, how I best connect w/ source, explaining the options and techniques. She was amazing.
The breathwork portion of the session was great! Then the Reiki session during the second half was sort of mind blowing. It was my first time with any kind of reiki experience, and I was blown away by the way I felt it in my body.
She has gotten me to a place where I am not "scared" to do some deep breathing. She helped calm my mind enough for me to calm my body with the breath work techniques she showed me. It has been a rough few months emotionally for me and these sessions have helped me in ways I didn't think was possible. I am way more self aware about my breath and how it affects everything. Thank you, Rebe.
You’ve got questions. I’ve got answers.
My breathwork sessions are mostly held virtually and generally last 1 hour. This means you get to stay in your cozy environment and don't have to drive home afterwards - total win! They include time at the start to connect with what your focus for the session is and for me to explain what breathwork is and the pattern you'll be using. Then I guide you through a landing meditation and help you transition into the breathing pattern we've chosen together. You will breathe between 20-40 minutes, followed by a juicy integration/meditative period afterwards.
All my 1:1 sessions are conducted virtually over Zoom, so there are a few things you'll want to do prior to our call.
you will want to make sure you have a good internet connection
use a device to connect that you can prop up hands-free. I will need to see you breathe during the session and you will not want to have to hold your phone that whole time.
Find a quiet space where you won't be interrupted by people or pets. As your breathing pattern changes, sometime our furry friends get worried, so it's best to put a closed door between you and them.
Also choose a space where you can lie down flat. We don't want you on a couch where your neck is kinked and restricting airflow.
Have a few comfort items nearby: a glass of water, your journal, and a blanket. Many people get cold during their session.
Much like therapy, Breathwork has a cumulative effect.
And just as the issues, trauma, or concerns that bring you to therapy are rarely resolved in one chat with your therapist - they are rarely resolved by a singular breathwork session either.
Most people find Breathwork every other week to be supportive. However, if there's something you are committed to working through and healing, you might want to invest in weekly sessions.
Both group and 1:1 sessions are available weekly and blending both into your practice keeps things fresh and lowers the investment.
If you really want to dive deep into the science behind Breathwork, check out the book "Breath," by James Nestor.