Stone Impressions

06/11/2026

Anxiety disorders surged 25.6% globally. You don’t need another pill. You need your breath + feet.

Your body is stuck in threat mode.

Here’s how Buteyko + Reflexology can switch it off:

Buteyko Breathing - Stop the over-breathing:
Close mouth. Light nasal breath. Feel slight 'air hunger' but stay relaxed. This raises CO2, downregulates cortisol, upregulates GABA. Calm chemistry up, stress down.

Reflexology - Tell the nervous system 'safe':
Press center of foot arch = Solar plexus point. 30 seconds. This blocks pain messages to the brain, reduces anxiety, activates vagus nerve.

Lungs → Hormones → Brain. Pulmonary-Endocrine-Psychiatric axis reset in 3 minutes.

I’m certified in Classical + Psychophysiological Buteyko + Reflexology practitioner.

Not medical advice. Nervous system education.

Save this. Try it. Comment 'CALM' if you feel the shift.

06/10/2026

Buteyko helps ADHD through two connected pathways. Same process, two ways to explain it:

Pathway 1: The Cascade
Biomechanical → Biochemical → Psychological

Pathway 2: The Axis
Pulmonary → Endocrine → Psychiatric

These systems communicate. Fix one, you shift all three.

Here’s how:

Start Pulmonary/Biomechanical:
Nasal, diaphragmatic breathing with light air hunger improves CO2 tolerance. It corrects chronic hyperventilation - the over-breathing pattern common in ADHD.

That drives the Endocrine/Biochemical shift:
Better CO2 retention restores the Bohr Effect, so oxygen actually gets delivered to the brain. It downregulates cortisol and adrenaline, and upregulates GABA and nitric oxide. Stress hormones down. Calming chemistry up.

Which creates the Psychiatric/Psychological result:
Increased parasympathetic tone via the vagus nerve downregulates the amygdala. Threat mode switches off. The prefrontal cortex comes back online.

Result: You feel less overwhelmed and can make clear, focused decisions instead of reacting.

I’m certified in Classical + Psychophysiological Buteyko. I’m also a Reflexology practitioner.

Not medical advice. Nervous system education from someone who studied it + lived it.

06/02/2026

Some personal + professional news I’m excited to share 🙏

I’m officially certified in Psychophysiological Breath Training - CertPBT - with Buteyko International.🎉

Why this means so much to me:
I came to Buteyko looking for answers when nothing else was working. What I found changed everything - how I sleep, how I handle stress, how I feel in my body.

Honestly, I don’t know where I would be right now without this method. It gave me tools when I felt out of options and a way back to myself.

So I decided to study it, learn it, and now I’m certified to share it.

This training is science-backed, practical, and gentle. It’s all about using breath to support mental health, anxiety, sleep, and nervous system calm. No fluff. No judgment.

If you’ve ever felt like “just breathe” doesn’t work...
If stress lives in your body...
If you’re looking for real tools that actually help...

I’d love to talk. This work is close to my heart because I’ve lived it.

My DMs are open. Send me “BREATHE” and we’ll chat. No pressure, just conversation.

So grateful for this next step.

04/13/2026

Breathe through the storm. Find control with the right breath, at the right time. 📅 Book an appointment today and get started on your breathing journey where you will learn how to breathe so you feel like you're in control!

Here's a list of some of the symptoms Buteyko breathing may help with:

- Anxiety and stress
- Asthma and breathing difficulties
- Sleep disorders (e.g., insomnia, sleep apnea)
- Hyperventilation
- Chronic fatigue
- Headaches and migraines
- Panic attacks
- Respiratory issues (e.g., COPD, bronchitis)
- Performance anxiety (e.g., public speaking, sports)

03/05/2026

Come on out for some pickle ball, charcuterie and a massage!

Pickleball, Massages, & Charcuterie? Say less. 🥒✨

We’re taking over the Clifford Arena on Friday, March 27 (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM) for a Pickleball Mixer that’s open to EVERYONE. No experience? No problem! We’ve got the gear and the coaches to get you started.

Why you need to be there:
✅ Friendly matches with friends & family 🎾
✅ Mini chair & hand massages by Stone Impressions Holistic Health💆‍♀️
✅ Delicious snacks by Clifford Takeout🧀
✅ Epic community vibes!

Shoutout to our amazing sponsor for supporting local fun!

🎟️ Grab your spot via the link in our bio or scan the QR code in the image!

$20 for Chamber Members | $25 for Non-Members

See you on the court! 👟

02/25/2026

Raise your hand if this is a bit of a reality lately!! Shoot me a message if you want to learn how Buteyko breathing exercises can help manage them!!

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02/20/2026

Last weekend at Broomball Provincials, we witnessed something incredible. A brave 11-year-old boy had an asthma attack at 3am, and his puffer was nowhere to be found. But he had something else - breathing techniques he learned from me.

With his parents' support, he used those techniques and started to breathe easier. It wasn't instant, but it worked. I'm not saying ditch the puffer, but what if you could reduce those attacks? What if you could breathe easier?

I help people with asthma, dysfunctional breathing, respiratory conditions, insomnia, snoring, sleep apnea, anxiety, and panic disorders. Want to create a plan to breathe better? Send me a message 🤝

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day! Here’s some information on how to keep your heart strong

02/04/2026

Not sure you can tell but my hair is feeling its inner Ace Ventura today, doesn’t want to be tamed. Happy Wednesday!

01/19/2026

6 points about the breath you may not have known, any questions feel free to reach out