Cold Water Therapy Instructor
Training Course
So you wanna be a Cold Water Therapy Instructor? At Breatheolution, I stand out as an experienced cold water therapy instructor due to my unwavering commitment to individual needs, attention to detail and an empathetic approach.
My now team comprises of experienced professionals who seamlessly blend scientific expertise with personalised coaching, ensuring that individuals not only learn but thrive in the invigorating challenge of cold water therapy coaching.
We prioritise safety, efficacy and individualised progress, and a comprehensive understanding of the physiological, biochemical and psychological benefits of cold water exposure.
With a proven personal track record of guiding nearly 3000 clients into the cold over the past 3 years or more, myself and my team are dedicated to providing an unparalleled and transformative cold water therapy instructor training experience, making us the foremost choice for those seeking the best in the field going forward into a growing industry.
Module 1 - Introduction
✔️My story
✔️ What is Cold Water Therapy?
✔️ Why do we need qualified instructors?
✔️ What are the benefits and drawbacks of cold water therapy?
Module 2 - Physiology & Anatomy
✔️ Homeostasis and Stress
✔️ Cold Shock Response
✔️ Cardio Vascular System & The Heart
✔️ Blood pressure & Cardiac Output
✔️ Ventilatory & Respiratory Mechanics
✔️ Noradrenaline, Dopamine & Acetylcholine
Module 3 - Acclimatisation
✔️ Cold Showers, Bodies of Water & Ice Baths
✔️ Breath Regulating and Vagal Tone
✔️ The Placebo Effect
✔️ Shivering & Non-shivering thermogenesis
✔️ Guidance for Small Groups
✔️ 1-2-1 Guidance
✔️ Autonomic Habits of regulation (self sooth)
✔️ Holding Space
✔️ Warming up & After Drop
Module 4 - Safety & Contraindications
✔️Who shouldn’t get into cold water?
✔️ Autonomic Conflict ( Professor Mike Tipton)
✔️ Waiver Forms & Health Questionnaires
✔️ Health Conditions
✔️ Medications
✔️ Assessing Client Suitability?
✔️ Dynamic Risk Assessment
✔️ Emergency First Aid & BLS (basic life support)
✔️ Insurance Cover
Module 5 - Exam
✔️Accredited First Aid Training including Basic Life Support
✔️ Overview, questions and answers
✔️ Final Exam