About
Meet Emerald
Your Breathwork Coach in Portland
I help stressed, anxious adults and children who struggle with feelings of overwhelm and disconnection. So that they can learn to manage their emotions and maintain a sense of balance in their daily lives.
I teach practices such as functional breathwork, coherent breathing, conscious connected breathwork and School Breathe and embodiment tools, to enhance emotional regulation, reduce stress and increase self-awareness.
My journey as a breathwork coach
Instead of constantly worrying about being productive, successful, or available for everyone else, I would have learned to slow down, listen to my body’s vital messages, and appreciate the balance between rest, work, and play.
As a breathwork coach, I help children and stressed, anxious adults learn these essential breathwork techniques, so they can integrate them into their daily lives.
I’m here to offer a supportive path to better health and well-being.
With a background in child education and development, I’ve always loved working with kids. I became a breathwork coach because I’ve seen first hand how these practices have transformed my life and the lives of my clients.
I’m passionate about sharing this gift with others so they can thrive and positively impact future generations. My vision is to be part of co-creating a world where people feel regulated, connected, honoring themselves, each other and the world around them.
What is breathwork?
From our very first breath to our last, breathing is an automatic process, yet we have the power to influence it.
Breathwork involves exercises and techniques that help you become more aware of your breathing.
By adjusting the rate and depth of your breath, you can manage your physiological state, which in turn affects your mind and emotions – facilitating physical, mental and emotional healing.
This makes breathwork a powerful tool for managing stress and anxiety, as it helps calm your nervous system and reduce feelings of overwhelm.
Learning breathwork as a child, equips our next generation with a toolkit to help them navigate the impact of the changes we are seeing in the world with more ease, connection and self-awareness.
What are the benefits?
Physical
Reset for your nervous system, lower blood pressure, boost circulation, and enhance your digestive efficiency, overall physical health and energy levels. Learning to breathe better also promotes a more balanced sleep cycle.
Emotional
Uncover and release trapped emotions, integrate past experiences and trauma, and embrace a deep sense of inner peace. Breathwork enhances self-awareness of our emotional state and improves mood by boosting attention and balancing cortisol levels. For young people, it promotes better emotional regulation, helping them respond to challenges more effectively.
Mental
Calm your vagus nerve, harmonize your nervous system, ease stress and anxiety, and elevate your mood and self-esteem. Mindful breathing improves focus and concentration, enhancing learning outcomes and academic performance. It also supports mental health by reducing the risk of burnout and fostering a positive environment.
Spiritual/Energetic
Cultivate lasting energy, explore expanded states of consciousness, and savor profound, full-bodied pleasure. Techniques can offer a deeper connection to your inner self and contribute to self-esteem. For children, regular breathing exercises create a calmer, more focused learning environment, promoting overall well-being and connectedness.
Please note that breathwork is not a substitute for consulting your doctor or alternative medical care provider and not all breathwork is suitable for everyone. Please use the contact form if you have any questions.
My values and approach
At Rooted Breathwork, my mission is to bring the highest standards of professionalism and integrity into every session. I’m passionate about creating a warm, empowering space where people of all ages, including children, can feel truly safe and supported. My approach is grounded in education and trauma-informed care, honoring each person’s unique nervous system and pace.
I use my strengths in clear communication, somatic practices, and deep empathy to guide clients through breathwork techniques that enhance emotional regulation, reduce stress, and boost self-awareness. Whether it’s functional breathwork, coherent breathing, school breathe, or conscious connected breathwork, I customize sessions to fit each individual’s unique needs and desires.
Let’s explore the transformative power of breathwork together, and find a path that helps you thrive and feel more connected to yourself and your world.
My education and trainings
- Breath Coach Training for Teaching Children with School Breathe (Due to graduate November 2024)
- Conscious Connected Breathwork Facilitator Training with Steph Magenta and Rae Riedel from Integrative Breath (2021)
- Psychology BSc (Hons) with University of Surrey, U.K (2019)
- Diploma in Childcare and Education & Norland Diploma with Norland College (2005)
- Like A Pro The Wheel of Consent® for Practitioners, with Betty Martin & Katie Spataro, School of Consent (2023)
- Trauma Awareness Training with Catherine Hale (2020)
- Mothering Your Daughter Through Menarche with Red School (2022)
- Introduction to Body Poem with Katie Sarra (2020)
- Heal Thyself; A transformative initiation for people racialised as white; The Intersection of Mankind (2020)
- Cultural Somatics: Resmaa Menakem (2020)
- Sacred Spaces – Circle Mentoring with Jenny Rose (2023)
- International School of Temple Arts attended level 1 (UK), assisted level 1 and attended level 2 (Iceland)* (2019)
* Although I do not affiliate myself with ISTA anymore due to unethical leadership, and harm caused and my personal experience of working alongside and for teachers who were also facilitators for ISTA. I also want to recognise the transformative journey I took with the organisation and remain transparent about my experiences. If you have questions about any of my trainings, please email me hello@rootedbreathwork.com
Are you ready to experience the power of your breath today?
