Take a Breath Physio Breathe better. Live better.

Do any of the following sound familiar?

  • Do you feel like you cannot get a satisfying breath?

  • Do you find yourself sighing or yawning?

  • Does your breath feel stuck or restricted?

  • Do you find yourself holding your breath?

  • Do you struggle to breathe through your nose?

  • Feel you are unable to reach your full potential, and your breath is holding you back?

Want to breathe better and live better?

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Breath should be

Efficient. Adaptive. Appropriate. Responsive. Supportive of health

Conditions we supportServices we provide

Conditions we can help with

Breathing Pattern Disorder

When breathing no long meets the needs of your body or activity

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Asthma

Where airways are affected, often causing breathlessness, wheeze and cough

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Chronic Cough

A cough that lasts more than 8 weeks

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Long COVID

Signs and symptoms such as breathlessness and fatigue that continue for 12 weeks+ after COVID-19

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Bronchiectasis

A long-term lung condition associated with cough, increased mucus production and breathlessness

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COPD

A lung condition where you may experience breathlessness, cough, fatigue and reduced exercise tolerance

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Nasal blockage and Sinusitis

Nose conditions that impact breathing quality and wellbeing

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Anxiety

A condition that can affect breathing, stress levels and overall wellbeing

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Pulmonary fibrosis

A lung condition that leads to breathlessness, cough, fatigue and reduced exercise tolerance

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Start your breath recovery today

It's time to start feeling the way you should

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What can we offer

Take A Breath Physio offers a unique service to those who have breathing difficulties. As a Respiratory Physiotherapist, I understand the importance good breathing has on health and lifestyle. Based in beautiful North Devon, I can offer face to face appointments or if you are further afield, virtual consultations.

Respiratory Physiotherapy can empower you to fully understand your condition, allowing you to take control. In doing so, treatment can reduce your breathlessness, control cough, help maintain clear lungs and most importantly allowing you to return to the lifestyle you love the most.

Client testimonials

Lucy has helped me so much. I had a horrid painful cough after being hospitalised with pneumonia, asthma and other health conditions, that I had exhausted all the help through NHS.. Lucy knew exactly what I was suffering with and endeavoured to put in place so many linked helping strategies toward recovering this debilitating condition. Lucy even identified drugs that were causing me problems, she is overall so knowledgeable, kind and caring.. an amazing practitioner. I am so grateful.
Christine
Asthma / Breathing pattern disorder
I came to Lucy in a state of panic, I felt like I couldn't breathe and was suffering with air hunger, after 3 sessions with Lucy she has signed me off, I am feeling like a completely different person and am finally starting to feel like myself again. Lucy is kind, understanding and a great laugh. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Thank you for everything xxx
Jennay
Breathing pattern disorder
I have been to see Lucy a number of times. She is very easy to talk to, is friendly and professional. She listens to what you have to say with regard to symptoms and also feedback from therapies you have tried. She will “pick” at the problem” until satisfactory solutions are found, I highly recommend her.
Jackie
Chronic cough patient
I joined Lucy’s class nearly two years ago. I initially needed help with a frozen shoulder. However since then I have improved my flexibility, balance and strength.

I can’t recommend her classes enough, she is extremely helpful and informative about any extra help you may require or adaptions to any of the exercises.
Julia
Pilates participant
I never write testimonials but I cannot recommend Lucy highly enough. Quite simply Lucy kept me believing things will get better these last few months. After several failed GP and emergency care trips and being told there was nothing medically wrong with me I had honestly lost hope.

From our first meeting I started feeling more positive. Lucy understood, gave me a diagnosis ,explained and gave encouragement. It’s a long road but working on the plan and simple exercises each week I am making huge progress. Lucy is professional, knowledgeable, approachable and encouraging, I always feel better after our meetings!
Anonymous
Long COVID patient

Credentials

  • CSP
  • HCPC
  • ACPRC
  • Bradcliff Breathing Method
  • Buteyko Breathing Association

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  • Breathlessness in sport is more complex than most people realise. Every sport places unique demands on the bosy and those demands shape how you breathe. Your breathing could be the missing link between where you are now and your full potential. Let's uncover the connection between your sport, your breathing pattern and performance. Whether it's surfing, Hyrox, climbing, cycling or running, each disapline challenges the body differently and that affects how you breathe and how effectively you use your breath. Breathe better to live better. #breath #hyrox #runningperformance #cycling #endurance

    Breathlessness in sport is more complex than most people realise. Every sport places unique demands on the bosy and those demands shape how you breathe. Your breathing could be the missing link between where you are now and your full potential. Let's uncover the connection between your sport, your breathing pattern and performance. Whether it's surfing, Hyrox, climbing, cycling or running, each disapline challenges the body differently and that affects how you breathe and how effectively you use your breath. Breathe better to live better. #breath #hyrox #runningperformance #cycling #endurance

  • Breathing is one of the few autonomic functions you can consciously control. It is a direct pathway to influence the nervous system. Slow, controlled breaths out increase 'rest and digest' - your parasymathetic pathway. Fast shallow breaths are simulators exciting the 'flight and freeze' sympathetic pathway. Pacing your breathing regularly lowers physiological stress and improves emotional regulation. Breathing control is not a fad, it's a science. Daily practice is key, it's a key habit to build into your day to improve resilience and calm. #breath #nervoussystem #stress #mindbody #takeabreathphysio

    Breathing is one of the few autonomic functions you can consciously control. It is a direct pathway to influence the nervous system. Slow, controlled breaths out increase 'rest and digest' - your parasymathetic pathway. Fast shallow breaths are simulators exciting the 'flight and freeze' sympathetic pathway. Pacing your breathing regularly lowers physiological stress and improves emotional regulation. Breathing control is not a fad, it's a science. Daily practice is key, it's a key habit to build into your day to improve resilience and calm. #breath #nervoussystem #stress #mindbody #takeabreathphysio

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    🌸 Springterm pilates is around the corner. Thinking of joining? 🧘‍♀️ Builds deep core strength (think posture, stability, etc) 💪 Tones without bulking 🩹 Improves flexibility & reduces injury risk 🧠 Boosts mind-body connection (you feel stronger) 🦴 Supports joint health & mobility 😌 Great for stress relief & mental clarity (I promise it is fun ☺️)  🔗 Become part of a friendly safe pilates community pilates #pilatesmat #breathwork #takeabreathphysio

  • I get asked alot about the variety of clients I see in clinic, each person unique, each person with a different history and story but each finding themselves in the same boat. Feeling breathless, sometimes unexplained, sometimes as a consequence to another condition, but all impacting on their lives. BrPD -( Breathing Pattern Disorder) is unique and variable and no one client has the same treatmeant approach. This isn't "breathwork" this is BREATHING PATTERN RETRAINING. It's evidence based, it's science led, it's delivered by experts in the field of respiratory. #breath #breathingphysio #breathingpatterndisorder #respiratoryphysio #takeabreathphysio

    I get asked alot about the variety of clients I see in clinic, each person unique, each person with a different history and story but each finding themselves in the same boat. Feeling breathless, sometimes unexplained, sometimes as a consequence to another condition, but all impacting on their lives. BrPD -( Breathing Pattern Disorder) is unique and variable and no one client has the same treatmeant approach. This isn't "breathwork" this is BREATHING PATTERN RETRAINING. It's evidence based, it's science led, it's delivered by experts in the field of respiratory. #breath #breathingphysio #breathingpatterndisorder #respiratoryphysio #takeabreathphysio

  • Hello Hayfever! 🌺 Struggling with blocked or runny noses, itchy eyes, post nasal drip? I have a few simple ways to help improve symptoms and allow you to breeze through hayfever season maybe without a sneeze! Small changes can make a big difference!💐 #hayfever #allergyseason #nasalbreathing #takeabreathphysio #breathing

    Hello Hayfever! 🌺 Struggling with blocked or runny noses, itchy eyes, post nasal drip? I have a few simple ways to help improve symptoms and allow you to breeze through hayfever season maybe without a sneeze! Small changes can make a big difference!💐 #hayfever #allergyseason #nasalbreathing #takeabreathphysio #breathing

  • 💫 HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 💫 I recently had the opportunity to talk about the powerful interplay of hormones throughout a woman’s life — from the menstrual cycle to perimenopause, menopause and beyond. We explored how hormonal changes can disrupt breathing patterns, influence emotions, and contribute to symptoms many women experience but often don’t connect to their breathing. The good news? Re-regulating breathing patterns can support the body, improve symptoms, and help women feel more in control of their health. Here’s to empowering women with knowledge, awareness, and support. 💜 📩 To find out more message me or link into my website #InternationalWomensDay #WomensHealth #HormoneHealth #functionalbreathing #takeabreathphysio

    💫 HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 💫 I recently had the opportunity to talk about the powerful interplay of hormones throughout a woman’s life — from the menstrual cycle to perimenopause, menopause and beyond. We explored how hormonal changes can disrupt breathing patterns, influence emotions, and contribute to symptoms many women experience but often don’t connect to their breathing. The good news? Re-regulating breathing patterns can support the body, improve symptoms, and help women feel more in control of their health. Here’s to empowering women with knowledge, awareness, and support. 💜 📩 To find out more message me or link into my website #InternationalWomensDay #WomensHealth #HormoneHealth #functionalbreathing #takeabreathphysio