School Breathe's Core Team and Certified Breath Coaches
Aimee Hartley, Founder
Hello, I’m Aimee Hartley, founder of School Breathe CIC. I’m a certified breath coach, yoga teacher, author of Breathe Well, and a mum of two. School Breathe began when my first child started school, and I saw the stress and anxiety affecting both children and teachers. Knowing the transformative power of even a short breathing practice, I created a simple programme for my son’s teacher to share with the class. The results were incredible—children became calmer, more focused, and teachers and staff felt less stressed too.
As word spread, the demand for the programme grew quickly. To meet this need, I partnered with trusted breath coaches and wellness experts to create an online programme accessible to more schools. Now, five years on, School Breathe’s programmes and trainings are supporting schools across the UK, Germany, and Australia, with growing interest worldwide. We’re thrilled to have ambassadors in Hawaii, Mexico, America, and Kenya, sharing the life-changing benefits of healthy breathing with children and teachers globally.
My mission is to make breathwork accessible and practical for schools, empowering educators and students alike. Seeing the profound impact it has on wellbeing drives my passion to continue spreading the power of the breathwork.
Melanie Lacy-Fewtrell, Co-Director
Hi, I’m Melanie Lacy-Fewtrell, also known as BreathGal, and I’m a dedicated breathwork practitioner based in Steyning, West Sussex, UK. As co-director of School Breathe, I’m passionate about bringing the transformative power of breathwork to schools. I work with children, teenagers, and adults, tailoring my approach to each person’s unique needs—because, as I often say, “Your breath is like your fingerprint; it’s unique to you.”
In my private practice, I support children and teenagers in overcoming challenges like anxiety, as well as coaching adults on everyday breathing-related issues such as asthma, snoring, sleep apnoea, and stress.
During my time as a teaching support assistant at Patcham Junior School, I noticed the profound potential of breathing techniques for children. Today, I am proud to be part of the leadership and fundraising team at School Breathe, helping to integrate breathwork into educational settings.
I have trained extensively in breathwork, earning certifications from Inspirational Breathing, The Buteyko Method, Oxygen Advantage, YogaBody Teachers College, and The Shala, London. I am also a member of the International Breathwork Foundation, am fully insured and trained in first aid and safeguarding.
Jessie Laute, Co-Director
I am a Breathwork Expert and Wellbeing Consultant, dedicated to helping people connect with their true selves and reach their full potential. With a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, experience supporting the NHS as a Practitioner with Duty to Care, and leadership roles such as Chair of the Transformational Breath Foundation UK, I’ve seen the profound impact breathwork can have on people’s lives. I'm proud to be part of School Breathe's core team for Breathwork for Classrooms.
My own journey with breathwork began after the traumatic loss of my father in a fire when I was 16. For years, this event shaped my life in ways I didn’t fully understand. Discovering breathwork allowed me to uncover and heal the patterns formed by that trauma. This life-changing experience fuels my passion for sharing these tools with others.
I am especially committed to working with children. I know how transformative it would have been for me to have these tools as a child, and I see the unique pressures today’s children face. Breathwork helps them build emotional resilience, manage stress, and find calm in their lives.
By sharing this practice with individuals and schools, my mission is to create a grounded, mindful, and empowered generation, equipped to thrive in life’s challenges.
Hannah Goodman, Ambassador
With nearly a decade of experience in the breathwork industry, I've held teaching and mentorship roles across various schools and training programmes. I love teaching children the power of their own breath and a particular highlight has been running breathwork sessions for Totteridge Academy.
I'm proud to be a lead ambassador for School Breathe, and be a part of the Breathwork for Classrooms programme and Breath Coach Training for Children
Certified as a Still Flowing yoga teacher and holding a diploma in holistic and deep tissue massage, my training includes Biodynamic Breathwork and Core Energetics from the Netherlands Institute.
I believe in the transformative power of breath as a pathway to self-discovery and emphasises the unique healing journey of each individual and the collective.
David Reyna, Hawaii
Aloha! I'm David Reyna and I'm a kinesiologist, personal trainer, and School Breathe Breath Coach dedicated to empowering individuals through movement and mindful breathing.
As an ambassador of the School of Breathe in Hawaii, my journey began in 2017 with the Wim Hof Method, sparking my passion for breathwork practices. My experience in competitive MMA and triathlons introduced me to The Art of Breath by Brian McKenzie and Rob Wilson, where I earned certification in breath techniques for sports performance.
My experience coaching mixed martial arts for teenagers further fuelled my motivation to teach young children breathwork, leading him to discover School Breathe, a programme that teaches breathwork to teachers and students to enhance focus, emotional regulation, and overall wellbeing.
David’s mission is rooted in the spirit of Aloha: to inspire connection, mindfulness, and harmony through the transformative power of breath.
Ruth Ashworth, Birmingham
Hello, I’m Ruth, a School Breathe Breath Coach and Primary School Teacher in the West Midlands. I am passionate about teaching children the transformative power of nasal breathing, a true superpower that can change their lives. In addition to my teaching role, I’m a certified children’s yoga and mindfulness instructor, but I firmly believe the breath takes centre stage.
My mission is to show children that education goes beyond grades—it’s about connecting with their true selves and embracing kindness, self-love, and gratitude for their unique and wonderful identities.
As children learn to harness their breath, they develop emotional awareness and resilience, a life-changing gift. Through my private practice, I offer online 1-1 breathing sessions for children aged 6–11, to help your child discover their breathing superpower!
Kerry Snell, Ipswich
Hi, I’m Kerry Snell, a Primary School Teacher and Learning Support at Cliff Lane Primary School, recently certified as a School Breathe Breath Coach. My six-week journey delivering School Breathe techniques to children aged 4 to 10 has been incredibly rewarding. Initially focusing on small groups identified by teachers, we’ve now rolled the techniques out school-wide, tailoring sessions for different age groups to ensure full engagement.
The impact has been transformative—not only for the children but also for me. As my confidence in teaching the techniques has grown, so has my own mental wellbeing, as I’ve integrated the exercises into my daily life. The children have shown calmer behavior, improved emotional regulation, and positive changes in the classroom and beyond.
One standout moment was with a Year 1 boy struggling to manage his emotions. After practising straw and box breathing, he relaxed on a beanbag, saying, “Miss, I feel so much better now.” Seeing him transform into a calmer, more focused learner was heartwarming and affirmed the life-changing potential of breathwork. I’m excited to continue bringing these techniques to children, helping them thrive emotionally and academically.
Jenna Dadley, Perth, Australia
Hi, I'm Jenna and a few years ago, at St Stephen's School in Perth, Australia, I noticed growing levels of anxiety among my students. At the same time, I was experiencing the transformative benefits of breathwork in my own life. Recognising its potential to help children manage emotions and build self-regulation skills, I trained with School Breathe. This journey reshaped my approach to teaching and wellbeing, opening my eyes to the remarkable capacity children have to learn and apply breathwork techniques.
Witnessing students use these practices to manage stress, improve focus, and enhance their overall wellbeing has been profoundly rewarding. Even the youngest children have embraced these skills, using them to navigate challenges and develop confidence in their daily lives.
Today, I’m passionate about sharing breathwork with as many children as possible, believing it to be an essential life skill that equips them to face future challenges with calm and resilience.
"The training I received with School Breathe has been clear, informative, and inspiring. It has given me the skills and confidence to teach breathwork effectively. I’m proud to help children build tools they can carry with them into adulthood, supporting their emotional and academic growth."
Tim Harrison, Wales
Haia, I'm Tim Harrison and I'm a Wellbeing Lead at Bettws Lighthouse in Wales and a certified School Breathe Breath Coach. Passionate about mental health and wellbeing, I'm dedicated to creating environments where children and staff can thrive. My work combines evidence-based practices with a compassionate approach to build resilience, emotional awareness, and self-regulation.
My journey into breathwork began when I noticed the growing stress and anxiety among young people. After training with School Breathe, I gained the skills to confidently guide students and staff toward healthier, more balanced lives. At Bettws Lighthouse, I integrates breathwork into daily routines, offering practical techniques that help children and educators find calm amidst school demands.
The results have been remarkable. Students report improved focus, reduced stress, and greater confidence, while staff benefit from enhanced wellbeing and tools to support their roles. I also works with colleagues to build a holistic framework for school wellbeing, ensuring a positive and supportive environment for all.
I'm helping to make breathwork an integral part of education, empowering young people with lifelong tools to face challenges with resilience and calm.
More coming in 2025!
Our breath coach community is growing stronger and more global every year! We are thrilled to celebrate the many talented coaches coming through the ranks across the world, from Kenya to Mexico, Switzerland to the UK, and beyond. These dedicated individuals are on their way to becoming certified in 2025, ready to bring the transformative power of breathwork to their local communities and beyond.
Each coach brings unique skills, passion, and purpose to their journey, creating a rich and diverse community united by a shared mission: to empower others through the breath. From schools to workplaces, community hubs to private sessions, these coaches are making a difference, one breath at a time.
Are you inspired by their stories? Imagine yourself among this dynamic group of changemakers, learning to guide others to healthier, more resilient lives. As a prospective breath coach, you could be part of this international movement, joining a supportive and inspiring community of like-minded individuals committed to creating real impact.
Your breathwork journey starts here. Step into this life-changing path and become part of a thriving global network of coaches transforming lives through the power of the breath. Could this be your next chapter?
