Athletes & Airways:
Virtual Coaching for
Movement & Airway Health
I empower individuals to move better, breathe better, and feel better through the integration of principles from physical therapy, oral motor therapy, sleep health, nutrition, and advanced breathing techniques.
Areas of Focus
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Athletic Performance Optimization
- Shortness of Breath
- Early-Onset Fatigue
- Poor Recovery & Burnout
- Exercise-Induced Asthma
- Wheezing During High-Intensity Efforts
- Poor Nervous System Regulation
- Difficulty with Nasal Breathing -
Sleep-Disordered Breathing
- Habitual Snoring
- Difficulty Falling or Staying Asleep
- Chronic Mouth Breathing
- Sleep Apnea
- Upper Airway Resistance
- Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
- Daytime Fatigue
- Poor Sleep Habits -
Chronic Pain & Injury
- Hip & Pelvic Pain
- Rib Cage Pain
- Jaw & Facial Pain
- Neck & Back Pain
- Shoulder Pain
- Elbow & Wrist Pain
- Ankle & Foot Pain
- Sciatica & Nerve Pain
- Pre-Natal & Post-Partum Pain
What To Expect:
My role is to guide you on a health journey tailored to your goals. Together, we’ll create a personalized road map that begins with understanding your unique story and uncovering the root causes that may be holding you back from becoming your strongest, fastest, and most resilient self.
My approach combines the expertise of a physical therapist with a deep understanding of movement, breathing, and nervous system regulation. I focus on building strength and resilience from the inside out, tailoring each step of the journey to your individual needs. Together, we’ll address patterns and habits that impact your performance and health, empowering you with tools to move more freely, breathe more deeply, and reach the next level of vitality.
“I started working with Deanna in April after experiencing severe sciatic nerve pain in my left foot and calf following a fall while cross-country skiing. This was further complicated by two prior surgeries on the same leg.
Deanna was incredibly skilled in helping me initially manage the pain through gentle movement education. She crafted a personalized plan to restore variability and capacity in my body over the next six months. Her approach created an empowering environment where I felt confident to move into previously painful areas, equipping me with the tools and knowledge to manage flare-ups along the way.
Not only am I now able to enjoy the sports I love, but my body is moving better than it has in years. I look forward to many more years of working together.”
— James Montgomery
Head Coach @ The Run Project
Cape Town, South Africa
