Breathing Coach

Dean O'Rourke • Elite Performance Breathing Coach & Orofacial Therapist

B. Ed. Health & Phys Ed. (Hons), MBIBH.

Dean is the pioneer of Functional Breathing in the Hunter Region. As a published researcher and author, he is recognised internationally as an expert in his field. He has over 16 years of clinical experience in the detection and analysis of breathing dysfunction and in Functional Breathing training

In the last 16 years he has improved the health of many people of all ages transforming their health through the development of a highly functional breathing habit.

Who can benefit from Dean’s expertise?

Those suffering from any of the following conditions should not hesitate to have their breathing analysed:

Sleep disorders including – snoring, insomnia, bed wetting, sleep apnoea and restless sleep

Asthma, COPD, vocal cord pathology

Hay fever or other respiratory allergies

Recurrent respiratory infections

Chronic blocked nose

Chronic dry mouth

Anxiety and Panic disorders

Orthodontic conditions, bruxism

Chronic pain including migraine headaches

Hypertension

Elevated heart, heart palpitations

Athletes seeking higher aerobic performance and/or management of performance anxiety

Dean’s Special Interests:

Chronic respiratory conditions eg. asthma

Coaching elite athletes or fitness enthusiasts in his Elite Performance Breathing System.

Long Covid and other post-viral conditions.

CPAP and oral device free treatment of sleep disorders such as snoring and sleep apnoea

Breathing training to promote mental health.

Services Dean provides:

Comprehensive Breathing Function assessment including Capnometry Biofeedback Analysis of Breathing Patterns and Key Breathing Parameters

Orofacial and Postural assessment for those with orthodontic conditions.

Functional Breathing Training for those suffering from chronic respiratory and other breathing related medical conditions

Pulmonary rehabilitation programs

Elite Performance Breathing Training for Athletes and Fitness Enthusiasts

Public Speaking breathing training

Breathing Induced Deep Relaxation Sessions

Group seminars/workshops for the health professions, vocational and community settings