breathing for kids

Are you concerned that your child may be mouth breathing? Keep an eye on their breathing habits during activities such as homework, sleeping, or watching TV. If their mouth remains open at least 40 percent of the time, it's essential to take action. Other signs of disordered breathing in children include snoring, waking up feeling tired, nightmares, bedwetting, and a blocked or stuffy nose.​
Mouth breathing can be caused by airway obstruction or narrow airways due to swollen adenoids or tonsils, a blocked or stuffy nose, asthma, tongue-tie, lip-tie, or a deviated nasal septum. If left untreated, mouth breathing can lead to long-term health issues, such as sleep-disordered breathing, abnormal facial features, dental malocclusion, and decreased cognitive ability and learning.

To correct dysfunctional breathing, consider seeing us for a gentle breathing re-education program for kids. It's crucial to screen and diagnose mouth breathing in children as young as five years old, as early intervention can prevent or reduce the negative impact on facial and dental development and associated medical and social problems

how we can help 

We address all the pillars of breathing, including the biochemistry and mechanics. We develop personalised breath retraining programmes drawing on methods including Buteyko, yoga therapy and methods used in physiotherapy. 

We offer individualised or small group coaching sessions. Your child can expect noticeable improvements from just two sessions and regular practise. Most clients get the best results from 5-6 sessions along with consistent practise between sessions. Whether you continue with us after that depends on your goals.

assessment

The first step is an extensive intake process, which allows us to get to know your child, as well as gather information about their holistic health history (physical, emotional and mental). We will also complete a structural assessment, check vital signs, assess their breathing patterns, and discuss their health goals. 
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Intake and assessment: 75-90 minutes | $140 NZD.
​​In person (if in Auckland), or online via video chat
​(International clients: we accept Paypal  payments)​

program

We will then work together over an agreed period of time to create a customised practise. These sessions will take into consideration your child's needs, preferences and experiences in response to the tools we introduce. Homework and guided meditations may also be provided. 

Each session will focus on addressing all levels of health and well-being, using postural correction techniques, breath retraining and breathing techniques, mindfulness, and guided meditation, all tailored to your child's unique needs. 

​​Private in person or online Breathing to Heal Session: 1 hour 15 minutes $140 NZD
Corrective breathing mini sessions: 45 minutes $90
(International clients: we accept Paypal)

testimonials

"Danika is the best practitioner who I have ever worked with. I was diagnosed with glioblastoma almost a year and a half ago and had an awake brain surgery and radiotherapy and chemotherapy. My whole central nervous system needed gentle work even for the most simple movements. Danika is very careful that I fill my movements with tenderness and understanding as time is key to healing myself. Part of what really helps in this journey is a guided meditation which makes me feel very secure and part of the presence. This was difficult in the past, because I did different only aerobic yoga but didn’t understand the importance of the being in the present. After working with Danika I feel physically and emotionally stronger. Our sessions are such a lovely time of my week. Many thanks to Danika and I would recommend her to anyone.
Sandra, Ireland, UK

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LOCATIONS

​We currently operate from Birkdale, Northcote, Kumeu and Ellerslie in Auckland. Breathing specialist consultations are also available online via Zoom and Skype.

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