The Breathing Clinic Nelson

Finding Nicky has been life changing and the breathing course I did in December 2022 was really helpful, I would highly recommend it. Everyone who has been told by their doctors that they just need to wait to get better needs to have their breathing checked, as it impacts so much in the body and makes so much sense! I honestly think that if I had accepted that there was nothing else I could do and just waited to get better, that I would be bedridden by now, if not before. I came across Nickys website in November and got in to see her that day. I learnt that I had chronic hypocapnia with super low carbon dioxide levels (on top of a vaccine injury, long COVID and chronic fatigue which I already knew about) which explained so much. I had to start at the very beginning with getting some more regulation and capacity on board with my nervous system and even after 4 weeks of working on that, I already felt a bit better and understood my symptoms and how they were related to my breathing. Over the last few months the fatigue has still been pretty bad but the crashes are further apart now, and instead of lasting for 7 days, it only lasts about 3 days at a time now. So even though it has been slow going, I am finally heading in the right direction.
Mar 25th, 2023

I am a Pilates teacher and I did the course to gain further knowledge and education to better help my own clients. Little did I realise I was the one who needed help! I had low energy and chronic pain and my symptoms were negatively impacting my life and work. The value and awareness that I gained in doing this course is hard to put into words. For me breathing was the missing link that joined the pieces of the puzzle together. When I actually do my home practice (breathing exercises) I notice a huge reduction in tension in my body and less jaw tension and my sleep is also better. I give Nicky a 10/10 for her teaching and coaching. She goes above and beyond to help and meet you where you are at. Her level of knowledge and awareness is incredible and she is a great and effective communicator. The course was worth my investment in both time and money and I have already started to recommend it to others and used a lot of the techniques in my own work. Raffaella Cheruseo, 30, Nelson
Mar 19th, 2023

I did the course because I was having difficulty with the feeling of air hunger and a constant chronic cough. I developed what I thought was bronchitis after my first Pfizer vaccination which got worse after my second and never improved. I was impressed with the Buteyko course I did over Zoom. I always felt supported even before I was able to start the course with being able to communicate with Nicky over phone, text or email. She was able to help me with information to improve my breathing until I started the course, with concentrating on my changing from mouth breathing to nose breathing, which made a huge difference once I got used to it. After consistent practice with the exercises I was able to improve my control pause from 10 to 25-30. After a few months I slipped back a bit, and my CP dropped again to 10 so I was able to look up the Course Manual and pick appropriate exercises and fairly quickly improved my breathing again. Which gave me confidence and also made me realise the exercises need to be kept going as its easy to slip back when stressful events arise. Nicky is a great coach, very approachable and friendly and was happy to answer any questions I had both before, during and after the course. I felt very supported. I definitely recommend the course. There is obviously plenty of information online but the course really was very extensive and I couldnt have done it on my own through just googling information. Helen Sullivan, Retired
Feb 17th, 2023

I have had asthma since infancy into my teen years and hay fever as an adult. I was very impressed with how quick I was able to improve my symptoms overall. I was using Allersoothe to controlmy hay fever symptoms. I never got enough sleep and most of the time I was very tired even when taking a nap. I slept very lightly with interruptions of dreams or toilet visits. I had concentration difficulties, food would affect my symptoms, digestion problems, constipation problems since taking medication. I have been taking Allersoothe, starting in September with of a tablet. By the end of the season I would need 1.5 tablets as my body would get used to the substance. Since I started the course with Nicky I do not use Allersoothe or any other medication at all. My allergy symptoms are gone except very mild symptoms if windy. I am so happy about my quality of sleep. Since my first training week it is very deep and very refreshing and I am very energized when waking up and manage more in my day. I have always had difficulties to hold my breath such that it would cause a deep physical response. I wasnt able to put this sensation into words. MY CP at the start was 3-4 seconds. Being professionally brilliantly guided by Nicky it was easy to settle down and trust my body to let go of the tension and follow the breathing instructions using my diaphragm. My CP has increased up to 26. In week 3 I felt like I got stuck. Nicky was immediately able to help me with her knowledge and personal experiences. My problem has been to find a comfortable position while sitting. My CP jumped after this session and after a week increased to 36. It requires practice and commitment to create time for doing the exercises regularly. However, it is worth it its been 2 months since Ive started the course with Nicky and I am definitely having a higher quality of life! Julia Fast, 46
Jan 27th, 2023

I have been recommending this breathing course to everyone. It has helped boost my confidence and get me back into enjoying my life again. I did the course due to anxiety disorder, hyperventilation disorder and problems sleeping. I also had chronic cough and throat clearing, a stuffed-up nose, trouble with exercise, muscle twitching and an upset digestive system. So many of my symptoms resolved, especially the chronic cough and throat clearing. My anxiety is much more under control and I have been able to reduce my medication and am getting better sleep. I tried CPAP but realized I didnt need it after learning to calm my nervous system down with breathing and a better nighttime routine. I learnt to clear my blocked nose and I feel better when I exercise and breathe through my nose and I no longer cough at all during a warmup. I wasnt sure if it was going to really make a difference, however I felt my questions were answered and the knowledge I got was above and beyond what I expected. Jared Lowe, Nelson.
Dec 17th, 2022