The Lung Mechanic

01/01/2026

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Southern Physiotherapy Symposium 2025: Both Jen and Catherine with colleague and physio legend, Fy Dunford took to the podium for a Focused Symposia to highlight the need to understand the long term implications of COVID 19. We know how hard people with lived experience advocate in this space so it's been a privilege to continue the advocacy to health professionals.

Photo is of Fy Dunford, Jen Mepham and Catherine George standing in front of the opening slide of the focused Symposia Dare to Care: Medical ambivalence and care denial whilst enduring the symptoms and limitations following COVID: Shared learnings for true patient-centred care

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18/12/2025

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Work wives. Fuelled by caffeine and our passion for improving outcomes for people living with long term conditions. www.breathability.nz https://www.thelungmechanic.co.nz/ www.jennifermepham.com

09/12/2025

My amazing colleague and other half of Breathability NZ has helped write a book on managing long covid!

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This book came to fruition this year. The feedback has been humbling to say the least. Jen co authored the chapter Physical Rehabilitation Techniques for Long COVID with Dr Lynette Hodges and Angela Maxwell-McRae. It took about a year from first putting pen to paper to having the physical book. Jens hopes the book supports clinicians working with people living with Long COVID and clinicians who are coordinating access to much needed services.

Our online Long COVID course covers the key topics for managing the symptoms and a great place to start, whether you want to work through the content at home with family or whānau or as a precursor to your physio appointment we are confident you will find evidence based strategies to support you or someone you know living with Long COVID. Check out our online course here www.breathability.nz/courses/

19/11/2025

Are you, a friend or a colleague still struggling with long covid symptoms? The evidence for managing this sits currently with pacing. Breathing well is an essential element to this! Want to know more? Check out https://breathability.nz/

19/11/2025

You, your family member, friend or colleague still struggling with managing long covid symptoms? Check out https://breathability.nz/ an online self management programme you can do in your own time in your own home to learn and understand where the evidence sits currently in managing your symptoms

11/09/2025

The better half of Breathability.nz Jen Mepham has just been published! Check out this book for managing long covid.

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This ground-breaking volume provides the first comprehensive resource for health professionals managing the rehabilitation of people experiencing Long COVID. Founded on therapeutic principles and evidence from other chronic conditions, and informed by clinician and lived experience expertise, the bo...

08/07/2025

Women’s Wellbeing Without the WooWoo 💬✨

If you’ve ever felt like wellness advice wasn’t made for real life (or real women), this one’s for you.

Join me and Catherine, aka The Lung Mechanic, for an evening of honest conversation, practical tools, and zero judgment. We’ll talk about breathing, deep health, and how to care for yourself in ways that actually fit into a full, messy, wonderful life.

No pressure. No perfection. Just real talk and useful stuff you can take home.

🗓️ Thursday, 14th July 2025
📍 Sports Clinic - 156 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch
🍷 Light refreshments and good company included

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Women’s Wellbeing Without the WooWoo: Practical Solutions for Modern Women

01/07/2025

Thank you for this lovely post on using breath to anchor yourself.

I teach people how to breathe efficiently in their everyday.

My clients will know I'm not a fan of the inhale hold but the principle of noting and using your breath with a longer exhale is the key to calm, awareness and being present.

Have you checked in with your breath toda

21/03/2025

Here's todays article where i have some tips for better breathing and some pitfalls to avoid!

https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/03/22/seven-ways-to-breathe-better-and-boost-your-mood-and-health/

20/03/2025

I had the privilege of being on 7 sharp tonight to talk about the science of breathing. Respiratory physiotherapists are trained and experts in assessing and improving your breathing for maximum calm and efficiency!

Watch tonight's episode here

https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/seven-sharp/live

16/03/2025

Have just spent an amazing couple of days in Brisbane learning more about all things child and youth breathing pattern dysfunction and EILO from world experts. . Watch out clients I have some more tools to try!