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Breathing Functionality


Rib Cage, Craniofacial & Visceral Osteopathic Techniques,
Aquatic Osteopathy for Breathing Functionality,
Spinal Mobilizations, Muscle-Fascia Release
Diaphragmatic Breathing, etc.

Regular & Aquatic sessions

BENEFITS

OPTIMAL BREATHING FUNCTIONALITY

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Breathing is one of the most influential of our actions. Optimal breathing ensures a proper distribution and exchange of O2 and CO2 within our cells, tissues, organs and systems. Furthermore, it highly influences processes such as self-regulation (homeostasis), and activates the parasympathetic nervous system.

 

Amongst other benefits, parasympathetic activation: 

  • enhances organ function,

  • ​reduces the effects of stress,

  • improves digestion and assimilation,

  • promotes tissue restoration and healing. 

WHO

CAN BENEFIT FROM ENHANCED BREATHING

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Our Breathing Functionality program is indicated for most people, from children to seniors, including high performance athletes. Improving Breathing Functionality is most beneficial for those looking for healing and deep relaxation. At Postureffect, we would highly recommend this therapy if you:

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  • are looking for tissue restoration or healing following surgery, injury or sickness,

  • have non-contagious respiratory conditions (E.g. Cystic Fibrosis),

  • are suffering from the sequels of conditions such as Covid-19 (aka long haulers),

  • are dealing with a momentary stressful situation or have a stressful lifestyle,

  • suffer shallow breathing or restricted thoracic cage and want to improve breathing functionality,

  • are pregnant or are planning to be. 

WHERE

AT THE CLINIC OR AT THE POOL

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  • Regular "land-based" sessions are offered in Sidney and Victoria.

  • Aquatic services are offered at the Crystal Pool and in a private pool in Gordon Head. ​

  

 

For more information, please visit our Locations webpage.

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Jaz Ibarra

Doctor of Naprapathy

BSc in Osteopathy, BFA, DMT, DOMP

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Courses and Certifications in the field of Breathing Functionality:

   

  • Functional Breathing Screen Certification - Functional Movement Systems

  • Selective Functional Movement Assessment - Functional Movement Systems

  • Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Techniques Addressing Respiratory Symptoms of COVID-19 - American Osteopathic Association & American Academy of Osteopathy 

  • Frontline Perspectives On Treating COVID-19 Patients Using OMM - American Osteopathic Association & American Academy of Osteopathy 

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