Breathe with ease again and get your life back
A home-based respiratory rehab program designed just for you
You have more breath in you than you think
Life changed dramatically when you started having trouble breathing.
The day-to-day things you used to do without thinking now exhaust you, like showering and getting dressed.
The idea of leaving your house to go for a walk or run errands feels overwhelming, or you fear this as it made you feel breathless last time — and you don’t want to experience that again.
You’re not able to socialize with family and friends like you used to, because your energy levels aren’t the same. You also don’t want to burden anyone with your health problems or talk about them.
You’ve been prescribed inhaler medications but they’re not helping much, and you wonder if you’re even using them the right way. You wish someone knowledgeable could watch your technique to confirm this.
You’re aware of the respiratory rehab programs offered at the hospital, but dread the idea of leaving your house — or you can’t. Plus, you’re unsure if the commute is even worthwhile, because group education away from home might not apply to your actual living situation.
You also know respiratory rehab at home is possible, but visits with community respiratory therapists are often inconsistent because of public healthcare system constraints. Plus, they aren’t able to be with you during exercise, which makes it harder to build confidence and get stronger.
But what if you could see the same therapist consistently through a home-based respiratory rehab program 100% catered to you — with a focus on helping you regain your sense of strength and independence?
Inhalers are often only one piece of the puzzle
This is especially true when COPD (and other lung conditions) is advanced and noticeably affects your daily life.
Beyond medications, medical evidence shows that respiratory rehab can make a significant difference in breathing with ease — but not all programs are created equal. Available options offer education relating to proper inhaler use and exercise, but gaining knowledge and applying it to transform your life are two different things.
Why? Because people often find it challenging to take action on their own.
The fear of breathlessness is real
When attempting exercise, doing it without professional supervision can feel life-threatening.
But what if you had a dedicated respiratory therapist alongside you while you build strength at home?
Someone to provide constant reassurance you’ll be okay during the process — so you can go from feeling helpless to safely reaching your goals around getting your life back?
Imagine…
Getting ready on your own with more ease and being able to leave home…
Freely going for a walk while enjoying the sunshine and fresh air…
Shopping for fresh bread or produce from your favourite place…
Having the energy to hang out with your family and friends…
You feel like yourself again.
This is all possible with a home-based respiratory rehab program designed just for you, and focused on helping you turn knowledge into action.
The key piece? A committed community respiratory therapist who’s with you during exercise, and cheers you on as you regain confidence in your breathing abilities.
25+ years of helping people breathe with ease
Hi! I’m Kelly, a respiratory therapist based in Greater Victoria.
Through my many years of community-based work and visiting people in their homes, I’ve realized people often aren’t getting the care they need to live well with COPD (and other lung conditions).
I’ve also seen what happens when people are given a lung-related diagnosis and a prescription: confusion and helplessness.
I believe convenient, therapist-consistent, and personalized respiratory rehab will make all the difference. This is why I’ve created a practical, home-based program designed just for you — so you can have the level of support needed to reach your goals and experience meaningful change in your life.
Regain and sustain your independence
Breathe With Ease is a home-based respiratory rehab program 100% catered to you. It goes way beyond providing medication and exercise-related education.
For six weeks, you’ll have consistent 1:1 time with me — focused on improving your breathing more than you ever thought possible. Every step of the way, I’ll be alongside you on your journey to regaining independence and getting your life back.
Because this program is built around you and with you, you’ll be able to confidently keep it going. This way, you can continue making progress long after our work together is done.
Here’s what it could look like for you:
Week 1 — Setting The Foundation (3 sessions)
We’ll go over COPD to make sure you’re clear about what it is, and how to live with it (including smoking cessation education if needed). We’ll also set goals for what you want to achieve during the program — and beyond.
We’ll review your lung medications and proper inhaler technique to make sure you’re using them properly, so they actually help you. We’ll also get started on exercises catered to you and your comfort level.
We’ll focus on exercise. I’ll provide you with clear instructions, coach you on helpful breathing techniques, and stay with you the whole time so you feel safe doing them.
Weeks 2 to 5 — Building Strength (12 sessions)
We’ll continue to focus on exercise (plus helpful breathing), and gradually increase your level of exertion over time — while always ensuring you’re safe to do so. These decisions will be based on my constant assessment of where you’re currently at on your journey.
Week 6 — Achieving Independence (3 sessions)
We’ll create an independent exercise program you’ll do on your own, so you can continue to make progress towards your goals after our work is over. This will be the last time we exercise together.
I’ll be checking in with you by phone to see how your new independent exercise program is working, and provide any guidance you may need to sustain your new routine.
What else is included in this private program
- Detailed respiratory rehab guide for exercises, breathing techniques, and COPD-related education
- All travel expenses to and from your home
- Ongoing support with you via email
- Communication with your doctor and other professionals who are part of your healthcare team
- Make-up sessions if any are missed
This could be your reality in just 6 weeks…
You’re able to leave home, say hi to your neighbours, and feel connected with your community once again
You’re free to walk for longer than you ever thought possible, without fear of losing your breath
You’ve gained confidence thanks to your new exercise habit you can maintain independently, and proud of all the progress you’ve made looking back
You’re energized around family and friends, and they can tell how much happier you are
You’re looking forward to the future, as you feel like a new and capable person who isn’t a burden to others
Get your life back
Breathe With Ease is a one-of-a-kind respiratory rehab program, because it’s designed just for you. It also doesn’t require you to leave home, and the ongoing level of personalized support you’ll receive from me is unlike any other available option out there.
I’m 100% committed to helping you regain and sustain your independence — so you can get your life back.
As Breathe With Ease offers dedicated and consistent 1:1 time with only myself, the number of people I’m able to work with is very limited at any given time. When my schedule is full, I won’t be able to accept anyone new until a spot opens up.
Currently, you can enrol in this private program at an introductory rate of $1399 — because it’s something brand new I’m offering to the Greater Victoria community.
Book a free chat with me so we can get to know each other, discuss your goals, and confirm if Breathe With Ease is the right fit for you. I’m also happy to answer any general questions you have about lung health and respiratory therapy. You can also click here to get in touch.
No pressure whatsoever.
FAQ
People of all ages with advanced COPD or other lung conditions affecting daily life, but they desire to stay active — and are willing to put in the effort to get their life back.
No, all you need to do is book a no-pressure chat with me here to confirm whether or not the program is the right fit for you.
If we decide to work together, I’ll let your doctor know.
Exercising on your own can be a scary experience, because the fear of breathlessness is real. This contributes to why people face challenges doing it on their own.
I provide professional supervision that’ll help you feel comfortable and safe building strength at home. I’ll be alongside you providing constant reassurance during the process — so you can go from feeling helpless to safely reaching your goals around getting your life back.
Yes — connect with me here so we can chat further about this.
No worries! Make-up sessions are included in the price to ensure you complete the program and reap the rewards.
No, because together we’ll create a sustainable, independent exercise routine that keeps working for you — long after the program ends. As long as you continue putting in the effort to maintain it, you’ll be able to make further progress.
Absolutely! Click here to start the conversation.
Feel like yourself again
I’d love to get to know you, learn more about your goals, and confirm if Breathe With Ease is the right fit for you.
If it is, I’ll be 100% committed to your progress in regaining independence and feeling like yourself again — every step of the way.
Book a free chat with me today. I’m also happy to answer any general questions you have about lung health and respiratory therapy. You can also click here to get in touch.
Again… no pressure whatsoever.