Chronic pain can turn everyday life into a constant struggle, physically, emotionally, and mentally. Unlock a life free from persistent pain with expert support that helps you heal through movement, breath, and understanding.
Chronic pain isn’t just the result of injury or inflammation. For many, it’s about a story that’s been held in the body for many years. It’s a complex and deeply personal experience, and we’re here to help you make sense of it.
At Respire, I take a different approach to chronic pain. While traditional treatments often focus solely on managing the pain, I go beyond short-term fixes to uncover the deeper, oftenhidden reasons behind your pain. Through a trauma-informed, biopsychosocial approach, I help you understand your body’s story, so you can move toward lasting relief.
Depending on your goals and individual needs, programs will vary in duration – from as little as 2-3 weeks up to 12 weeks.
Cost: $154 inc. GST
Cost: $110 inc. GST
Chronic pain can feel overwhelming, frustrating, and confusing. Often, there’s no clear reason why it’s happening. What we now understand is that, for many, chronic pain is often the result of the body’s long-term response to stress and trauma.
For many clients, past trauma plays a significant role in their pain experience. Emotional trauma, even from years ago, can create a physiological stress response that gets stuck in the body.
When the nervous system is in a constant state of alert, it can alter your biomechanics, tighten your breathing, and change the way your body moves. Over time, these changes can lead to persistent pain, even when the original injury or stress is long gone.
And, while it can get heavy at times, uncovering and understanding that story is often the most healing and empowering part of the process.
As an accredited exercise physiologist on the Gold Coast, I take into account:
Together, these pieces form the full picture of your pain. And that’s why our care is always tailored to you, not just your symptoms.
At The Respire, you’re supported by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist who understands that chronic pain is not just a mechanical problem, it’s a human one. We’re here to hold space for the harder conversations, uncover what’s underneath, and support your healing through compassionate care.
My goal is not to push you through pain, but to help you move with confidence again. I meet you where you’re at, emotionally and physically, and guide you at your pace, giving you the tools and techniques to reclaim your quality of life.
Have you ever considered that your breathing pattern could be contributing to your chronic pain? It might sound surprising, but dysfunctional breathing can significantly influence how your body feels and functions, especially when it comes to long-term pain.
Your diaphragm plays an important role in both breathing and movement. It acts as the foundation for stability through your core and across your entire kinetic chain (the way different joints, muscles, and body segments work together to produce movement.)
When breathing patterns become shallow, uneven, or dysfunctional, often due to stress or trauma, your body starts to overcompensate in subtle ways, altering posture, tightening muscles, and restricting movement, eventually leading to pain in places you may not expect.
This connection between breathing and pain is often overlooked in traditional treatment approaches. But when your breathing is off, your biomechanics suffer, and so does your overall function.
At The Respire, we take the time to truly understand the root of your chronic pain. We don’t just assess where your pain is, but why its happening.
I can help restore natural breathing patterns and reestablish proper coordination between breath and movement.
By addressing this core aspect of human physiology, I’ve helped many clients who hadn’t found relief through other forms of treatment.
One key pattern I often see in clients with chronic pain is the Left Anterior Interior Chain (Left AIC) pattern. This is a common postural asymmetry that alters how you stand, walk, and move. This imbalance can put uneven strain on one side of the body, contributing to pain that moves or never quite goes away.
With years of experience, I can help identify and restore alignment, improve movement quality, and reduce pain long-term. This approach is especially effective for people who:
I’ve developed a comprehensive approach to chronic pain management that addresses the root causes of your discomfort through the powerful connection between trauma, breathing patterns and chronic pain.
Our process begins with a comprehensive assessment that looks beyond just symptoms. I take the time to understand your full story, including past trauma, current stressors, and how your body moves, breathes, and holds itself.
This detailed assessment helps us uncover the true source of your chronic pain and informs the steps we’ll take to help relieve your pain.
No two bodies, or pain stories, are the same. That’s why every treatment plan at The Respire is built around you. Following your in-depth assessment, I develop a focused, evolving approach that addresses the deeper factors driving your chronic pain.
If you’re living with chronic pain and feel like nothing has worked, or that no one has really listened, you’re not alone. I’m here to help you understand the pain, reconnect with your body, and gently rebuild trust in movement again.
Start your journey to long-lasting relief today with our whole-person approach and physiology for chronic pain.
Physiotherapy and exercise physiology both play a role in managing chronic pain, but they focus on different aspects of recovery.
Physiotherapy primarily targets immediate pain relief and restoring function through hands-on techniques. It’s often used for acute injuries or conditions requiring direct intervention.
Exercise physiology for chronic pain, on the other hand, takes a long-term approach by focusing on movement retraining, strength development, and functional improvement through tailored exercise programs. It helps address the root causes of pain and builds resilience to prevent future issues.
At The Respire, we integrate exercise physiology with breathwork and a trauma-informed lens, addressing not just how you move, but how your body holds stress and past experiences. We look at how your breathing influences posture, muscle tension, and recovery, giving you a more holistic and lasting solution to chronic pain
Physiologists are experts in treating chronic pain. They conduct thorough assessments to pinpoint the root causes of your pain and develop an presonalised treatment plan.
Exercise physiologists use a combination of exercise and breathing techniques to reduce pain, enhance movement range, and improve strength. They integrate clinical exercise strategies with breathwork to optimise energy use and minimise mental and physical fatigue. By creating personalised exercise programs and correcting dysfunctional breathing patterns, they help relieve pain, support recovery, and reduce the risk of future injuries.
Emotional and physical trauma can trigger a stress response in the body that, when held over time, changes how you hold your body, move and even breathe. These changes can contribute to chronic pain. By understanding and identifying past trauma and its impact on your body, we can work towards healing both the physical and emotional aspects of chronic pain.
Every individual is different. Some people notice changes within a few sessions, while for others it may take longer. The key is consistency and working at a pace that feels right for you to build lasting results.
Yes, especially if you feel like you’ve tried everything and nothing has truly helped. At The Respire, our approach is particularly effective for a wide range of chronic pain conditions:
If your pain has felt complex or difficult to explain, you’re in the right place. I take the time to listen, understand your story, and create a plan that makes sense for your body and your life.
Respire is all about finding you a solution when other specialists can’t, relieving your pain and building resilience against future injuries with dedicated exercise physiology solutions.
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