Catherine Bane

Professional Background
Catherine studied Psychology and went on to earn her Ph.D. at Queen’s University Belfast in Northern Ireland. She’s spent more than 20 years working in public health and research and brings a deep understanding of the mind-body connection to her work.
Catherine stumbled upon the work of renowned breathing expert Patrick McKeown while listening to a podcast. She decided to give it a try. Unlike other approaches, this method was grounded in science, simple to practice, and—most importantly—effective. Catherine’s sleep improved dramatically, and the benefits rippled throughout her life.
Keen to deepen her understanding, Catherine attended Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor Training with Patrick McKeown and psychotherapist Tom Herron in 2022, and subsequently, Buteyko Clinic Instructor Training.
Catherine’s focus is on sharing simple, effective ways to help people improve their breathing, reclaim their sleep and health, and bring balance to their lives.

Areas of Interest:
• Sleep health, including issues like fatigue, insomnia, snoring, Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome, and sleep apnea. Catherine co-wrote The Breathing Cure for Sleep Using the Buteyko Method with Patrick McKeown.
• Navigating perimenopause and menopause.
• Managing stress, anxiety, and mood to support overall well-being.

Collaborations
Drawing on her love of research, writing, and editing, Catherine has been delighted to collaborate with Patrick on several publications, including:
• The Breathing Cure for Sleep Using the Buteyko Method (McKeown & Bane)
• The Buteyko Method Psychophysiological Breath Training Manual (McKeown, Romagnoli, Bye, Herron & Bane)
• Mouth Breather—Shut Your Mouth: The Self-Help Book for Breathers (McKeown & Dunne)
• Breathing for Yoga (McKeown & Tzanis)