Become a Certified Breath Science Practitioner

The Breath Science Practitioner Certification is a comprehensive 12-month professional training in applied breath science and psychophysiology.

Designed for coaches, therapists, health professionals and breath practitioners, BSC moves beyond isolated techniques and commercial methods to develop deeper scientific understanding, assessment skills and practitioner reasoning.

The programme integrates functional breathing, respiratory physiology, psychophysiology, sleep, exercise, behaviour, interoception, therapeutic breathwork and assessment, with an emphasis on individualisation, responsible progression and professional scope.

Learn to understand before intervening, assess before prescribing and make more informed decisions with the person in front of you.

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If you are ready for this level of practitioner education, complete the form below to explore fit and next steps.

PRACTITIONER PERSPECTIVES

Hear from coaches, therapists, health professionals and practitioners who have trained with the School of Breath Science and applied the learning within their own professional practice.

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I knew if I wanted to gain a whole new level of knowledge then he (Martin) was going to be the man for the job.

Jamie Clements

Breathwork Facilitator & Founder of The Breath Space

It has given me so many hands-on tools that I now use not only in my personal life, but also in the way that I support and help others, and I do that with confidence.

Lovisa

In the breath science domain, there is nothing out there that I feel like I need to learn after I’ve completed Martin’s certification.

Alla

Embodied Leadership & Resilience Coach for Executives

I’ve taken multiple breath training courses over the years — but this is the one that finally gave me depth. It filled the gaps others missed and gave me the confidence to truly personalise my breath coaching for each client. The science, structure, and support are second to none.

Griffin

Breath Science Practitioner & Health Coach

Working with Martin wasn’t building on my previous knowledge, it was rebuilding it.

Harsha

Breathwork & Performance Coach

Martin’s course is the most credible, reliable, and ethical work I have undertaken.

Paul

Breath Coach

Key Benefits

  • Apply breathwork with greater understanding of why an intervention may work, when it may be appropriate and how individual response should guide progression.

  • Learn in a format that fits your life while still receiving depth, support, and accountability.

  • Develop a deep, structured understanding of breath science — not fragmented techniques.

  • Belong to a professional community where standards are high and support is real.

  • Build long-term confidence knowing you can revisit, refine, and evolve your understanding over time.

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Explore the 12-month Breath Science Practitioner Certification and determine whether its depth, study commitment and supervised integration pathway are right for your work.
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APPLIED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

BRIT – Breath Resilience Instructor Training

Group + 1:1 Options

A 12-week applied professional training for coaches, therapists and health professionals who want a structured system for assessment, restoration, regulation and resilience. Learn to assess client needs, select appropriate interventions and progressively build capacity beyond short-term state change.
  • 12-week core training
  • 7 live integration sessions
  • 6 months practitioner development

PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATION

Breath Science Practitioner Certification

Group + 1:1 Options

A comprehensive 12-month practitioner pathway for professionals seeking substantially greater depth in breathing science, assessment and individualised client work. Integrate functional breathing, psychophysiology, exercise, sleep, trauma and therapeutic breathwork, behavioural science and practitioner reasoning.
  • 7 months structured education
  • 5 months supervised integration
  • 13 modules + competency assessment

You will learn

Functional Breathing

  • Anatomy & Physiology of Breathing
  • How and Why We Breathe
  • Identify and Address Dysfunctional Breathing
  • Curate and Apply Functional Breathing Programs

Nervous System Regulation

  • The Roles of the Autonomic Nervous System
  • HRV, The Vagus Nerve and Polyvagal Theory
  • Predictive Processing, Allostasis and Health
  • Nervous System Regulation and Safety

Somatic and Emotional Awareness

  • Managing Chronic Stress and Emotional States
  • Accessing States of Deep Relaxation
  • Developing Somatic and Sensation Awareness
  • Understanding Breathing, Emotions and Behaviour

Breathing & Exercise

  • The Control of Breathing During Exercise
  • Nasal Breathing Adaptations 
  • Breathwork for Sports Performance
  • Inspiratory Muscle Training

Cold / Heat Exposure Therapy

  • Environmental Effects on Breathing
  • Benefits of Cold Exposure
  • Benefits of Heat Exposure
  • Methods, Safety and Applications

Sleep Science

  • Sleep as a Brain State, Process & Behaviour
  • Assessing & Recognising Poor Sleep
  • Optimising Clients Sleep
  • Recognise Signs of Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Refer Appropriately

Supporting Clients Experiencing Burnout

  • What is Burnout?
  • Assessing Risk of Burnout
  • Structure Coaching Framework for Managing Stress Related Issues
  • Monitoring & Reassessment

Breathwork, The Psyche and Soma

  • Understanding the Link Between Breathing & Trauma
  • The Science of Transformational Breathwork Style
  • State Dependent Memory, Learning & Behaviour
  • Safety, Ethics and Application

Assessing, Qualifying & On Boarding

  • Identifying the Clients You Want to Work With
  • Gathering Relevant Information and Identifying Appropriate Starting Points
  • Formulating the Plan
  • Communicating Recommendations and Appropriate Next Steps

Coaching Framework & Structures

  • Learning Coaching Frameworks and Systems
  • Key Areas of Coaching
  • Session Layout & Structure
  • Client Models & Live Case Studies
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Guided by Expertise

Martin McPhilimey is a respiratory and sleep scientist, exercise physiologist and educator with more than 15 years of experience across respiratory physiology, sleep, exercise, breathwork, human performance and applied behaviour change. He founded the School of Breath Science to bring scientific understanding, practical application and stronger practitioner reasoning into professional breath education.

FAQs

BRIT is a 12-week core training with seven live integration sessions and six months of practitioner development access. Most participants should allow approximately 3–5 hours per week for learning, practice and integration.

The Breath Science Practitioner Certification is a 12-month pathway comprising approximately seven months of structured education followed by five months of supervised integration. Most participants should allow approximately 5–7 hours per week, although this will vary with prior knowledge and study pace.

No formal medical or scientific qualification is required. The certification is academically rigorous and designed for breathwork practitioners, coaches, therapists, health professionals and others who want a deeper scientific understanding of breathing and responsible application. Curiosity, professional maturity and a willingness to study are more important than holding a particular prior breathwork qualification.

After completing the required learning and competency assessments, you will receive a Breath Science Practitioner certificate from the School of Breath Science. This confirms completion and assessed competency within the School’s educational pathway. It does not confer a medical or regulated clinical qualification, replace professional registration or extend your legal scope of practice.

Are you ready to invest in yourself and become an expert in breath science? The value of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity cannot be overstated. Depending on the level of support you wish, the investment for this program is starts at 6299AUD. 1:1 offerings start at 7500AUD. We understand that everyone’s financial situation is different, which is why we offer payment plan options with just a 10% administration fee. Don’t let the investment hold you back from reaching your full potential and making a real difference in people’s lives. Enroll now and take the first step towards a rewarding career in breath science.

Students learn alongside other practitioners through live sessions, course discussion and the School community. Training access includes the practitioner support and resources stated for the programme you purchase. After the included period, graduates can continue their development through the Free Community, Professional Membership and, where eligible, the Practitioner Inner Circle.

The next step depends on the pathway. BRIT cohort details and enrolment are available through the current BRIT page. For the Breath Science Practitioner Certification, complete the eligibility survey and, if the programme appears suitable, you will be invited to a short fit call to discuss your background, goals and next step. Contact the School directly if you are considering a 1:1 pathway.

The online learning environment includes structured lessons, referenced education, guided practices, workbooks, assessment and monitoring tools, knowledge checks, session recordings and supporting resources. The exact curriculum and access period depend on whether you enrol in BRIT, the Breath Science Practitioner Certification or a 1:1 pathway.

Support depends on the programme and enrolment option. Group pathways include scheduled live practitioner sessions for questions, practical application, case discussion, feedback and professional reasoning, alongside community discussion. 1:1 pathways provide more individualised support at the frequency and through the channels stated in the selected package. Support is educational and does not replace clinical supervision outside the School’s scope.

The training develops more than technique delivery. Students learn to gather relevant information, recognise context and readiness, select and adapt interventions, monitor response, and understand when to progress, regress, stop or refer. Live practice, case discussion, applied assessment and feedback help translate the educational material into clearer professional reasoning. Completion does not replace any registration, insurance, legal requirement or scope attached to your existing profession.