Hi, I’m Louise

I’m a functional breathing coach based in Oakville, Ontario, helping individuals, athletes, teams, and professionals improve how they breathe to support stress, sleep, and performance.

Like most people, I didn’t think much about my breathing until I started to notice how much it was affecting how I felt during stressful or busy periods.

I began using breathing as a tool to help manage my own anxiety, and that experience changed how I understand the connection between breathing and how we feel.

As a parent and someone involved in sport, I’ve also seen how breathing impacts focus, recovery, and performance, not just in adults, but in athletes and teens as well.

Most people are never taught how to breathe well, even though they do it over 20,000 times a day.

Why I Do This Work

What I value most about this work is supporting people as they build awareness and begin to notice changes over time, at a pace that works for them.

Better sleep. Less tension. More ease during stressful situations. Improved focus and performance.

I see this with individuals who feel overwhelmed or stretched thin, with athletes learning to stay calm under pressure, and with professionals looking to manage their energy and show up more consistently.

My Approach

My work focuses on helping you understand how you breathe and how small, targeted changes can support how you feel and perform.

Sessions are practical and personalized, grounded in evidence-based breathing methods, with tools you can apply right away.

The goal is to create changes that feel manageable and carry into daily life and higher-pressure situations.

Training + Certifications

• Oxygen Advantage Advanced Certified Instructor — Patrick McKeown, functional breathing for health and athletic performance

• Buteyko Method Certified Instructor — Buteyko Clinic International, training with Patrick McKeown

• Pause Breathwork Certified Facilitator — Pause Breathwork by Samantha Skelly, somatic and transformational breathwork

• Nordic Flow Level 3 Certified Instructor — Nordic Flow breathwork program

• Body by Breath — Tune Up Fitness with Jill Miller, breath and movement integration

Let’s see if this is a fit

If you’re curious about how your breathing might be affecting your stress, sleep, or performance, we can start with a simple conversation.