Ice Bath Facilitator Course

Run in conjunction with Power of the Breath (Deano Gladstone) as WA’s only officially recognised Power of the Breath trainer, come and enhance your expertise in cold therapy with our IHPM Accredited Course.

Designed for teachers, trainers, and enthusiasts of cold exposure, this course provides you with the essential tools and techniques needed for effective facilitation of Cold-Water Immersion therapy.

What You Will Learn:

• Foundations of Cold-Water Immersion: Understand the three primary pillars of Cold-Water Immersion, including the science behind it, benefits, and contraindications.
• Stress Management Techniques: Learn how and why to optimally breathe before entering the ice bath and manage your client’s posture and breath during the experience.
• Safe and Engaging Facilitation: Master guiding others in nervous system regulation practices within a safe and enjoyable environment.
• Event Management: Gain insights into marketing, organising, and running events smoothly, including handling unexpected situations.

You can learn more about the course here.

Course Coverage:

• Preparing, structuring, and facilitating safe and inclusive group sessions.
• Identifying and navigating contraindications.
• A detailed understanding of cold water immersion benefits and potential issues, such as Transient Global Amnesia.
• Sorting the facts from the myths…or misinformation commonly found on the internet.
• Safety protocols and best practices.
• Effective coaching strategies for group environments.
• Breathwork practices before the ice bath and the biology of warming up afterwards, including do’s and don’ts.
• Personalising client waivers with your name/logo.
• Marketing your courses through social platforms and booking sites.
• Addressing common questions and concerns.