Recording of Webinar: The Healing Breath

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Where: Online

CPE: 1.5 CPE points

Presenter: Dr. Rosalba Courtney

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"The Healing Breath: An Introduction to Integrative Breathing Therapy for Mind-Body Health"

Explore the transformative potential of breath in holistic healing with our Integrative Breathing Therapy webinar. Participants will gain immediately applicable skills and evidence-based knowledge, alongside deeper clinical insights into the therapeutic role of breathing.

During this session, attendees will:

• Learn science-based frameworks to assess and retrain breathing patterns, addressing dysfunctional breathing with precision.

• Understand how breathing techniques can support healing in anxiety, pain, sleep disturbances, respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, and chronic complex illness.

• Gain foundational knowledge of the core principles of Integrative Breathing Therapy, enabling the design of structured, patient-centered breathing programs.

• Explore the interplay of biochemical, biomechanical, and psychophysiological factors in maladaptive breathing, and its role in homeostatic dysregulation and symptom perpetuation.

• Acquire practical strategies to enhance emotional regulation, resilience, and energy management through breath-based interventions.

This webinar is designed for naturopaths, holistic health practitioners, and wellness professionals seeking to integrate breath-centered therapies into clinical practice, improving patient outcomes with a deeper understanding of this powerful therapeutic tool.

Biography

Dr. Rosalba Courtney is an osteopath, naturopath, researcher, author, and teacher with over 40 years of clinical experience, deeply respected for her expertise integrating osteopathy, naturopathy, and breathing therapy. After earning her PhD from RMIT University for research on dysfunctional breathing, Dr. Courtney became internationally recognized for her pioneering work in the promotion of personalized, evidence-based breathing therapies as a healing tool for mind and body.

Dr. Courtney is passionate about combining breathing, mind-body techniques, and other holistic health practices to help patients achieve optimal health. She developed Integrative Breathing Therapy (IBT), a multidimensional, person-centered system for assessing and retraining breathing, which considers the unique needs of each individual. Dr. Courtney lectures widely in Australia and overseas, training health practitioners across many fields, including naturopathy, about breathing therapy’s practical and scientific foundations.

Her workshops and programs support both adults and children in managing stress, anxiety, sleep-disordered breathing, respiratory conditions, and musculoskeletal pain, emphasizing holistic approaches that align closely with naturopathic values. Dr. Courtney’s ongoing research and education initiatives continue to shape integrative healthcare practices worldwide.