I took the Buteyko certification course, and it has paid off client after client for five years. It's the one course that I recommend to every myofunctional therapist, because you cannot treat myofunctional disorders without treating the breathing dysfunction and the compensational patterns that comes with that.
FOR MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPISTS
Enhance Your Myofunctional Therapy Offering
Buteyko breathing supports efficient nasal breathing, reinforcing the oral posture and muscle changes developed through myofunctional therapy for more stable airway function.
Trusted by Myofunctional Therapists Worldwide
See how the Buteyko Breathing Method has transformed the practices of myofunctional therapists.
Because of Buteyko, we've had consistently better outcomes. So thank you to Patrick and Buteyko international for just being an amazing resource for all of us.
I came in with high expectations and those expectations were exceeded. My journey to becoming a myofunctional therapist is quite personal. I have been chasing how to improve dysfunctional breathing for almost 20 years and have picked up many things along the way. This course was the last piece of the puzzle but it should have been the first.
As a speech therapist, I consider it very important to eliminate mouth breathing in both children and adults, as this significantly contributes to increasing the effectiveness of speech therapy interventions.
Who is Buteyko Certification for?
Madison Scott, BSDH
"Buteyko is often the first place where we start. I have found that when we are improving breathing and our patients are reaching their goals, they are also in a much better state to start learning and implementing myofunctional therapy.
Because of that, we've had consistently better outcomes. So thank you to Patrick and Buteyko international for just being an amazing resource for all of us."
Dr. David McCarty, MD FAASM
"If I'm breathing through my nose and I have functioning paranasal sinuses doing their thing with their nitric oxide, I am literally able to get more oxygen out of the air I'm breathing.
The other thing that happens with the open mouth breathing posture is that we tend to take larger volume breaths with recovery. You take these very, very big breaths, and that's more likely to bottom out your CO2.
The future of sleep medicine is collaborative. This is too complex a problem for one silo of thought to handle."
Lindsay V. Bancosta, DMD, IMD
"Certified as a Buteyko Breathing Instructor, I incorporate breathwork techniques to support craniofacial development, respiratory health, and nervous system regulation.
Multidisciplinary approach empowers patients to reclaim their health through personalized, root-cause-focused care."
Gregory A Rittenhouse
"My career as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and Cardiopulmonary Educator spans 26 years. During that time I cared for patients with a variety of health issues in the emergency room, intensive care, and hyperbaric medicine.
I was trained and certified in The Buteyko Breathing Method by Patrick McKeown and I work with clients using various breathing techniques to overcome the effects of asthma, COPD, sleep disorders, anxiety, hypertension, seizure disorders, and other debilitating health problems."
Paula Mayne, MSc, RM
"Patrick knows this method inside out. He presented the information in a clear and logical fashion, citing clinical and experimental evidence to support the method. He explained complex (and paradoxical) physiology in a clear way.
The classes were divided equally between theory and practice of the method. Patrick also gave his time freely to make sure all questions were answered. The course materials are exceptional.
The course was well worth the cost and time. I only wish I'd found it sooner."
Why it matters for your practice
Targets the root issue: mouth breathing
Buteyko gives therapists a structured, science-based way to address habitual mouth breathing at its source, building the foundation for long-term change in oral posture and airway habits.
Faster results and better compliance
When nasal breathing feels comfortable, clients maintain lip seal and correct resting posture more consistently — improving carryover into daily life and producing more stable results.
Helps "stuck" clients switch to nasal breathing
Buteyko techniques reduce air hunger and improve breathing comfort, making the transition to nasal breathing feel achievable rather than stressful for resistant clients.
Adds measurable assessment tools
Simple, repeatable assessments let you track breathing function objectively, personalise training, and show clients clear markers of progress — boosting motivation and engagement.
Strong overlap with sleep-disordered breathing
Buteyko supports better night-time breathing patterns and reinforces nasal breathing during sleep — directly strengthening outcomes for clients with snoring or suspected sleep-disordered breathing.
Builds a more complete airway-first approach
Myofunctional therapy improves oral and facial muscle function; Buteyko addresses the breathing pattern that drives those behaviours. Together they create a more comprehensive framework for airway stability.
Differentiates your clinic and expands services
Adding Buteyko positions your clinic as airway- and breathing-focused, opening doors to clients with stress-related breathing patterns, breathlessness, and performance goals alongside your core work.
Better outcomes for anxiety-prone clients
Buteyko's gentle, step-by-step method helps clients feel calmer and more in control during habit change — making therapy easier to tolerate and substantially more likely to succeed.
Your Instructor
Meet Patrick McKeown
Patrick McKeown is Director of Education and Training at Buteyko Clinic International, specializing in breathing re-education and the science-based Buteyko Method — supporting conditions such as asthma, anxiety, snoring, and sleep apnea. His focus on nasal breathing also complements myofunctional therapy to restore healthy airway function.
A Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology and the Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences, Patrick is the author of 11 books, including The Breathing Cure and the internationally bestselling The Oxygen Advantage, translated into 16 languages.
Over 13,000 health, wellness, and fitness professionals have trained through Buteyko Clinic International and Oxygen Advantage® — recognized as market leaders in breathing re-education e-learning — with millions worldwide engaging through his books and online programs.
