Dr. Rosalba Courtney DO, PhD

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Dr. Rosalba Courtney DO, PhD

osteopath, breathing therapist and Integrative health practitioner, researcher, practitioner trainer

24/07/2025

There are various methods to evaluate and quantify breathing patterns—one of them is the Manual Assessment of Respiratory Motion (MARM).
If you’d like to learn how to integrate into your clinical practice, join us in the Netherlands this November for our workshop: “An Integrative Breathing Therapy Approach to Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment of Breathing Dysfunction. Part 1-Breathing Patterns and the Biomechanical Dimension”.
Book your spot: https://integrativebreathingtherapy.com/workshops-events/ibt-assess-treat-db-netherlands/
Source: “Evaluation of breathing pattern: comparison of a Manual Assessment of Respiratory Motion (MARM) and respiratory induction plethysmography.”

23/07/2025

Your breath shouldn’t be a source of stress—it can be your way out of it.
CO2 and habitual stress feedback loops can perpetuate stress, anxiousness or overwhelm.
Join us for Breathing for Calm - online on 4 August - to help you reset your nervous system and breathe with more ease.
🔗www.rosalbacourtney.com

16/07/2025

Master the art of using your breath to find inner peace and manage stress.
Explore calming techniques that activate your body's relaxation response, promoting emotional balance and mental clarity.
Breathing for Calm is a two hour workshop designed to help participants understand and harness the power of breathing techniques to reduce stress and achieve more calm.
Join me on live in Sydney on Tuesday 22 July or online Monday 4 August for “Breathing for Calm”, a workshop in the Healing with the Breath series.
This session is designed for anyone feeling stressed, anxious, or run down.
Reserve your spot today and discover how changing your breath can change how you feel.
🔗https://rosalbacourtney.com/workshops-events/breathing-for-calm-july-22nd/

11/07/2025

A new chapter in breath-based healing.
Intermittent Hypoxic-Hyperoxic Training (IHHT), using the ReOxy system, is an innovative wellness therapy that mimics the benefits of high-altitude training—all while you’re seated comfortably at sea level.
It’s smart AI assisted therapy—tailored to your body’s unique needs.
Find out more, or book a course:
🔗 www.rosalbacourtney.com

29/06/2025

If you’re looking for support with recovery, performance or general well-being, you might consider trying Intermittent Hypoxic Hyperoxic Therapy (IHHT).
IHHT offers an innovative approach to breathing therapy through controlled variations in oxygen. Using AI-driven technology, each session is individually tailored to your needs—for a safe and effective experience.
You’re welcome to book a session and experience this technology in a supportive, personalised setting.
🔗 www.rosalbacourtney.com

22/06/2025

I’m so pleased to be able to offer ReOxy - IHHT (Intermittent Hypoxic-Hyperoxic Therapy) at my Avalon clinic!
A huge thank you to Andrew Banks for his enthusiastic support of this remarkable therapy and his ReOxy machine!
This is state of the art engineering with AI assisted programming to provide optimum therapy, continually adjusts your oxygen levels in real time based on your body’s feedback!
You’re welcome to book a session and experience this technology in a supportive, personalised setting.

🔗 https://rosalbacourtney.com/ihht/

18/06/2025

Chronic stress can throw off our natural breathing rhythm, triggering issues like hyperventilation, breathing discomfort, and even panic. Over time, this cycle of stress and disordered breathing can keep our nervous system in a constant state of alert, making it harder to feel calm and in control.
But there’s a way to break the cycle. Breathing techniques that increase CO₂ tolerance have been proven to stabilize breathing and reduce anxiety. By training our breathing, we can restore balance in the body’s stress response, helping us feel more grounded and resilient against daily stressors. This approach doesn’t just ease symptoms temporarily; it creates lasting stability in both body and mind.
👉🏼 Learn more www.integrativebreathingtherapy.com

16/06/2025

Mouth breathing isn’t just a habit, it has profound implications for respiratory function, sleep, craniofacial development, and even posture. While anatomical causes play a role, persistent mouth breathing often stems from functional deficits, including nasal muscle dysfunction, breathing pattern disorders, and sensory misperceptions.
If you work with patients experiencing chronic nasal obstruction, dysfunctional breathing, or habitual mouth breathing, FNBR could be a game-changer in your practice.
📩 Learn more about FNBR and its clinical applications, contact us today.

10/06/2025

🫁 How can we assess symptoms?
Dysfunctional breathing (DB) often shows up through hard-to-explain sensations — shortness of , restricted breathing, or extra effort when breathing.
But how can we accurately measure it?
In our study with K. M. Greenwood, we explored the development of the Self Evaluation of Breathing Questionnaire (SEBQ), a tool designed to assess two key dimensions of :
🔹 Lack of air: Sensations of air hunger, possibly linked to chemical (chemoreceptor) factors.
🔹 Perception of inappropriate or restricted breathing: Feelings related to the mechanical effort of breathing.
👉 Still in development, the could become a valuable clinical tool to better identify and address different aspects of dysfunctional breathing.
📄 Article: Courtney, R. and K. M. Greenwood (2009). "Preliminary Investigation of a measure of dysfunctional breathing symptoms: the Self Evaluation of Breathing Questionnaire (SEBQ)." International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine

04/06/2025

Join us this November in the Netherlands for a 3-day, hands-on workshop on comprehensive breathing dysfunction assessment and treatment.
Strengthen your clinical capabilities and enhance your professional knowledge.

👉🏼 Reserve your spot now: https://integrativebreathingtherapy.com/workshops-events/ibt-assess-treat-db-netherlands/

Places are limited.

03/06/2025

Next June 9th, I’ll be leading the online workshop “Breathing for Energy”, part of the Healing with the Breath Workshop Series.

Join us from anywhere and learn how to boost your vitality and combat fatigue through energizing breathwork.
You’ll discover dynamic breathing exercises that stimulate your mitochondria and invigorate both body and mind.

Limited spots available!
Reserve yours now: https://rosalbacourtney.com/workshops-events/breathing-for-energy-may-27th/

28/05/2025

🧠 Join the "Mastering Breath-Hold Assessment" recorded webinar — anytime, from anywhere, for only $20 USD.
Gain essential skills to assess breath holding with precision and depth.

👉🏻 https://integrativebreathingtherapy.com/workshops-events/mastering-breath-hold-assessment-online-webinar-8am-12-feb-sydney-time/

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