As a professor at UCLA at the Jules Stein Eye Institute and Chief of Ophthalmology at Providence St. John’s Hospital, I come across a few individuals whom I am honored to write a recommendation for.

I worked with Elsa, learning the science of breathing. It is a remarkable science that can lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety, and benefit anyone in any situation. It is also something very few of us understand, and it’s a forgotten art.

Elsa is beautiful both inside and out. She is kind, smart, caring, and a great listener.

Thank you for teaching me.

As I was preparing to run an ultramarathon, I didn’t look for a running coach or a specific training plan. Instead, I began a breathwork course with Elsa.

I cannot overstate how impactful this work has been on my athletic and personal life. I found that proper breathing techniques became the foundation for the rest of my running form. Learning to breathe slowly through my nose and into my diaphragm allowed me to regulate my heart rate, maintain effective postural alignment, and calm my mind through the ups and downs of many hours on the trails. With Elsa’s program, my CO2 tolerance gradually increased, and I became more comfortable with the feeling of “needing air.” With this comfort came an improvement in my aerobic capacity and muscular endurance.

Now, as I incorporate these principles into further training and into my daily life, I feel better equipped to handle and even thrive in some of my most uncomfortable moments.

Thanks to Elsa for providing a solid program and the accountability needed to get me there.

My team and I did a breathing session with Elsa and were all pleasantly surprised to learn how much our breathing can impact our lives, both at work and outside of work.

I know the majority of us have been actively using the techniques we practised to reduce stress during our workdays and improve our everyday breathing.

I would highly recommend Elsa as a breath coach to all employers out there!

I was about to enter a stretch of intense work against the clock when I reached out to Elsa... I'm not sure I could have pulled it off if she hadn't taken me through the basic mechanics and science of breath... Then taught me some simple exercises which helped my focus and stamina, as well as having a beneficial effect on my blood pressure.

She's a born teacher and communicator, and no one could take her short but intense course of instruction without it leading to better physical and mental health.

In just a few minutes, Elsa helped our entire team reset before an important meeting. It’s remarkable how a short breathing session can shift focus and set the tone for the rest of the day. Every company should experience this.

In my 17 years of teaching yoga, meditation, and breathwork, I have never come across someone as knowledgeable about the breath as Elsa. Elsa is like an encyclopedia of breathing wisdom and has vastly expanded my mind (and my lung capacity!) with her research and know-how. Elsa’s approach comes from a genuine, kind, and curious place. I have witness her expertise support and optimize everyone she works with! I consider Elsa a dear friend and a trusted mentor.

Elsa has the ability to make science simple, fun, and relevant for everyone. Our employees at SoundCloud left feeling educated and empowered to use functional breathing in their daily lives. It was a session that had an impact on everyone who attended.

I would highly recommend Elsa's breathwork courses and personal coaching. Elsa is quite knowledgeable as well as patient, meeting clients exactly where they are at. I used to struggle with high stress and a variety of symptoms, but after taking her courses, I have improved in various ways! My body, mind, and soul have all benefited. I've learned a lot of practical tools, breathing techniques, great books and resources, as well as various ways to monitor breathing performance.

While many overcomplicate breathwork to appear authoritative, Elsa does the opposite—she makes it practical, accessible, and easy to integrate into daily life. I use what I’ve learned from her every single day. She has a calm, grounded presence and a real gift for teaching.

Elsa hosted a brilliant and much-appreciated remote video session for a group of 25 for our company conference. Team members felt immediately relaxed and de-stressed after the session but more importantly; have since shared that they have incorporated (and been helped by) some of the techniques practised with Elsa into their workday and daily lives. Would recommend every company out there to give their team some time with Elsa!

Finished all 8 private sessions with Elsa and it was an amazing experience. Learning how to breath properly with proper guidance to help with my sleeping, anxiety and just daily breathing habits. She goes thru the importance of why we most of us are breathing incorrectly. Thank you Elsa!

I was 10 cm open before I got to the hospital, and it was the breathing techniques that I learned from Elsa that helped me through it. During the delivery, my partner kept reminding me: " Think about Elsa's breathing" and I got so focused on my breathing that I couldn't even hear what the nurses said. If you’re pregnant, I would highly recommend a coaching session with Elsa. It helped me so much.