FUNCTIONAL BREATHING · SLEEP · STRESS · MENOPAUSE · PERTH · ONLINE
Exhausted. Irritated. Overwhelmed. And Still Can't Switch Off?
You're tired all day, wide awake at 3 am, snapping at people you love and wondering why everything feels so much harder than it used to.
Is it stress? Menopause? Poor sleep?
Often, they're all feeding into each other.
And there's something most women never think to look at, how they're breathing.
You wake exhausted, even after a full night's sleep.
You're wide awake at 3 am, and your mind won't stop.
Things you used to take in your stride now leave you feeling overwhelmed.
You feel tired but wired, like your body just won't settle.
You struggle to get a satisfying breath or keep sighing and yawning.
You breathe through your mouth, snore or wake with a dry mouth.
Your chest, neck or shoulders always seem tense.
Since perimenopause or menopause, your sleep, stress and ability to cope just aren't what they used to be.
Hormonal changes, poor sleep and stress can all affect how you feel and how you breathe.
And sometimes, your breathing patterns can add to the cycle.
That's where breathing re-education comes in.
DOES ANY OF THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
SO, WHAT HAS BREATHING GOT TO DO WITH IT?
Quite a lot, actually.
When you're stressed, rushing around or not sleeping well, your breathing can change without you even noticing.
You might breathe faster, higher in your chest, through your mouth or take more big breaths than your body needs.
Over time, these habits can contribute to feeling breathless, tense or constantly on edge.
That's where Buteyko breathing re-education comes in.
We look at how you're breathing throughout your day and night, then gently work on retraining those habits.
Not just another breathing exercise. Practical tools you can use in everyday life.
AND YES, HORMONES MATTER TOO.
If you're going through perimenopause or menopause, you might have noticed that your sleep, energy and ability to cope with stress just aren't what they used to be.
Things that never bothered you before can suddenly feel overwhelming.
Poor sleep, hormonal changes and stress can all affect how you feel and how you breathe.
That's why I look at the whole picture.
Your breathing, your sleep, your stress and what's happening in your everyday life.
Because there's no point giving you another list of exercises if they don't fit into your day.
I also work with breathing difficulties such as mouth breathing, frequent sighing, air hunger and uncomfortable breathing patterns, using gentle Buteyko breathing re-education.
YOUR 4-SESSION BREATHING RE-EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Four private sessions over 6–8 weeks, with time to practise and let new habits settle.
We work together at your pace, focusing on three things:
RELAX | Calm your system
Learn simple functional breathing techniques to help settle your stress response and feel less constantly on edge.
REGAIN | Support better sleep & breathing
Retrain everyday breathing habits that may be contributing to air hunger, restless sleep and daytime exhaustion.
RETURN | Feel more like yourself
Build practical tools to manage stress, support your sleep and feel more confident navigating perimenopause, menopause and everyday life.
It's not about adding more to your day. It's about learning what works for you.
HOW YOUR 4 SESSIONS WORK
SESSION 1 UNDERSTAND YOUR PATTERNS
Why are you feeling constantly on edge?
We look at your breathing, sleep, stress and daily habits. What's triggering that overwhelmed feeling? Why can't you switch off, even when you're exhausted?
We'll assess your breathing and start identifying what's keeping your system on high alert.
You'll leave with your first simple practices.
SESSION 2 RETRAIN & REGULATE
Learning how to slow things down.
We work on your everyday breathing using gentle Buteyko techniques, while exploring what helps settle your nervous system and what seems to wind it up.
The aim is to help you recognise the signs before you're completely frazzled.
SESSION 3 BREAK THE EVERYDAY CYCLE
You know you need sleep, but you're still scrolling. Or rushing to get everything done before you can finally sit down.
Sound familiar?
We look at those everyday patterns, what triggers your stress response and how to use your breathing tools when life gets busy, your mind is racing or you're lying awake at 3 am.
SESSION 4 MAKE IT LAST
Finding what works for you.
We review your breathing, sleep and stress patterns. What's improved? What's still difficult? Which tools actually help?
Together, we'll build a realistic routine you can keep using, even when life gets hectic.
Four personalised sessions over 6–8 weeks, giving you time to practise, notice changes and build new habits.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Four private sessions, personalised to you, over 6–8 weeks.
75-minute initial assessment, understanding your breathing, sleep, stress and what may be triggering your symptoms.
Three 60-minute follow-up sessions, retraining your breathing, reviewing progress and adjusting your practices.
Your own breathing re-education plan, gentle Buteyko techniques tailored to your needs.
Guided breathing recordings, so you can practise at home whenever it suits you.
Practical sleep and stress tools, for busy days, racing thoughts and those middle-of-the-night wake-ups.
Support between sessions, so you're not left wondering whether you're doing things correctly.
A plan to take away, simple tools you can continue using long after our sessions finish.
No overwhelming routines. Just practical support that fits into your life.
YOUR INVESTMENT
$490 for the complete programme
Or 2 payments of $245
In person in Ocean Reef, near Joondalup, Perth, or online Australia-wide.
GENTLE BREATHING RE-EDUCATION, AT YOUR PACE
No forcing big breaths, uncomfortable exercises or complicated routines.
Using the Buteyko Method, we'll gently work on how you breathe throughout your day and night.
Whether you're struggling with air hunger, poor sleep or feeling constantly on edge, we start where you are.
The aim isn't to give you more to do. It's to help you breathe more comfortably and know how to settle yourself when life gets overwhelming.
HI, I'M ASH.
And I've been through a fair bit of this myself.
The sleepless, sweaty nights, the racing mind, feeling overwhelmed by things I used to take in my stride. I've grown up with respiratory issues too, and I know what it's like to feel constantly switched on when all you want to do is settle.
I've worked in health and wellbeing for over 25 years, so I've a fair bit of experience behind me too!
I'm a qualified Buteyko Method Instructor, Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor and Yoga Teacher, with diplomas in Stress Management, Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Remedial Massage, along with training in Yoga Therapy, Women's Health, Pre- and Postnatal Yoga and Sleep Coaching.
I'm also continuing my training in menopause yoga and strength, because there's always more to learn.
All of this has taught me that breathing, sleep, stress and what's going on in our bodies don't happen separately.
I want to help you understand your own patterns, recognise when you're getting overwhelmed and have a few simple tools you can actually use.
Nothing complicated. Just things that fit into your everyday life.
A FEW WORDS FROM MY CLIENTS
"I finally feel like I can breathe properly again. Ash explained everything in a way that made sense, and for the first time I understood why I was struggling."
Joe
"I felt really good meeting you and working with you. I found you very easy to be with and I feel very hopeful."
Nicole
NOT SURE IF THIS IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Let's have a chat.
Tell me what's been happening with your breathing, sleep or stress, and what you'd like some help with.
I'll explain how I work, answer your questions and we can see whether the programme is right for you.
No pressure to sign up.
I'd love to hear from you.
Ash