About me

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I’ve been working as a coach for almost a decade, primarily in resistance training, with additional experience in mobility work and boxing. Over time, my work has naturally evolved to focus more deeply on breathwork, resilience, and mental health.

I studied Psychoanalytic Theory and Social Psychology at Master’s level, and earlier completed an undergraduate degree in Philosophy. These academic foundations now inform my practical work — bringing together body, breath, and mind.

My Approach

I believe that how you breathe shapes how you feel, think, and perform. Most people have never been taught to breathe well — and years of stress, poor posture, and modern lifestyles have left many of us breathing in ways that keep our nervous system in a constant state of alert.

My work is about changing that. I help clients move from stress and shallow breathing into calm, efficient and powerful respiration. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, recovering from burnout, or looking to perform at your best — it starts with the breath.

As Dublin’s only Advanced Certified Oxygen Advantage® Instructor, I use evidence-based methods to assess and retrain your breathing patterns. Combined with my training as an Elite Breathwork Teacher through the Blissful Breath Academy, I bring together functional breathing science with transformative breathwork practices.

What makes my approach different is the integration of body, breath, and mind. My academic background in Psychoanalytic Theory and Psychology gives me a deeper understanding of the mental and emotional dimensions of stress, while nearly a decade of hands-on coaching — in resistance training, mobility, boxing, and cold exposure — keeps my work grounded in the physical.

I don’t offer a one-size-fits-all solution. Every client is different, and I tailor programmes to meet your specific needs. I will meet you where you’re at.

Qualifications & Certifications

Oxygen Advantage® Certified Instructor
Level 1 (Functional) + Level 2 (Advanced)
Dublin's only Advanced Certified OA® Instructor

Blissful Breath Academy — Elite Breathwork Teacher
Trained by Níall de Buitléar · IPHM globally accredited

MA — Psychoanalytic Theory & Social Psychology

BA — Philosophy

Resistance Training, Mobility & Boxing Coach

Heat & Cold Exposure Practitioner

In the Media

John in conversation with Oxygen Advantage®

Follow the Journey

Breathwork tips, session highlights, and behind-the-scenes content. Follow @pneumaticmovement on Instagram for regular updates.

I’m Not Here To Hurt You

Irish Independent Production · Apple Podcasts Series Essential

An award-winning documentary podcast series telling John’s story — from academic promise through crisis to transformation. Produced by the team behind the Indo Daily.

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