Our Mission
Raising the Standard of Breath Science
The School of Breath Science is dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding and practical application of breath, encompassing breathwork, breathing behaviors, and breath training, to enhance wellbeing, health, and human performance. We address the prevalent misinterpretation and suboptimal application of breath through rigorous, evidence-based frameworks, innovative methodologies, and interdisciplinary expertise, while respectfully integrating the wisdom of traditional practices, reshaping its study, education, and practice.
Our commitment extends to delivering:
- Advanced education that seamlessly integrates scientific principles, innovative techniques, and traditional insights with practical coaching methodologies.
- The cultivation of highly skilled, confident practitioners capable of effecting measurable improvements within their communities and industries.
- Free public sessions as part of our community, supporting global stress reduction and wellbeing, thereby serving humanity on a broader scale.
We strive to establish breath science as a respected discipline alongside clinical and coaching practices, ensuring access to improved health, mental clarity, and interpersonal connection for all through the transformative power of breath. Prospective partners and students are invited to join us in this mission by exploring our certification programs.
Why Choose Us
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Evidence-Led, Not Trend-Led
Practitioner-Focused, Results-Driven
The Only School Bridging Science + Embodiment
A Global, Values-Aligned Community
Meet Martin
Martin McPhilimey is a Respiratory & Sleep Scientist, a mind body consultant, and the founder of the School of Breath Science. With over a 15 years of academic, clinical and coaching experience, he bridges the worlds of science and practice — helping professionals turn knowledge into lasting impact.
He holds two Master’s degrees and is accredited by the esteemed National School of Healthcare Scientists (NHS, UK). His training spans applied physiology, behavioral science, and human performance, and his work has supported elite athletes, clinicians, executives, and everyday individuals in building stress resilience, enhancing vitality, and optimizing health through the breath.
What truly sets Martin apart is his ability to translate complex science into practical, embodied application — and his unwavering commitment to developing practitioners who lead with integrity, depth, and skill.
Through his teaching, mentorship, and global community, Martin is redefining what it means to be a breath practitioner in the modern world — not just helping people breathe better, but helping them live better.