
Trauma Informed Cold Water Therapy Instructor Course
The Autumn course will run 12th-14th September 2025 in York.
πΏ Trauma-Informed Cold Water Therapy + Firewalk Instructor Training π₯βοΈ
π Sju SjΓΆar Conference Centre, Sweden
π October 2025
Step into healing, empowerment, and transformation.
Join us for a life-changing experience in the stunning lakeside wilderness of Sweden. Immerse yourself in Trauma-Informed Cold Water Therapy surrounded by natureβs calm β and ignite your inner strength through Firewalk Instructor Training with the incredible Olivia of Firebird Firewalks.
This is more than a course β itβs a breakthrough.
β¨ DM to apply or learn more or follow the linkβ¦https://www.firebirdfirewalks.com/training
This course will cover accommodation and food here at Hawkhills in York, check in is from 2pm on the friday and it really is an amazing place, go and check it out at this following link
So you wanna be a Trauma Informed 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 new 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 over 3000 clients into the cold over the past 4 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.




















Workplace Training
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Trauma-Informed Safety Training for Indoor Vessel Contrast Therapy Practitioners
Ensure your team is fully equipped to deliver safe, ethical, and trauma-informed contrast therapy with our comprehensive training program designed for centres and spas offering ice baths, cold plunges, and sauna therapies.
This package includes:
β Trauma-informed practice education β understanding nervous system responses, spotting signs of dysregulation, and creating psychologically safe spaces
π‘ Contraindications & medication awareness β crucial insight into who should not participate in extreme temperature exposure and why
π Waiver form guidance β legal and ethical considerations to help protect both client and practitioner
β€οΈ Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) and Defibrillator (AED) training β to ensure your team is prepared for emergencies with up-to-date qualifications
This training is ideal for:
Cold plunge & sauna studios
Spa teams
Yoga & wellness retreat hosts
Personal trainers incorporating contrast therapy
Holistic therapists adding ice/heat modalities to their services
Equip your space not just for experience, but for excellence and safety β grounded in real-world knowledge, trauma sensitivity, and best practice protocols.
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Trauma-Informed Safety Training for Mobile Sauna Providers & Open Water Cold Exposure
Support your mobile sauna offering with professional, trauma-informed safety training designed specifically for providers combining sauna sessions with open water cold immersion.
This comprehensive training package equips you with the skills and knowledge to offer ethical, regulated, and trauma-aware contrast therapy experiences, whether you're operating lakeside, riverside, or at wild swim locations.
Included in the training:
β Trauma-informed facilitation techniques β how to support emotional safety, offer choice, and recognise signs of nervous system dysregulation in open, unpredictable environments
π Cold water safety + open water awareness β risk assessment, group management, environmental hazards, and self-rescue basics
π‘ Contraindications & medication considerations β understanding how common health conditions and medications interact with extreme heat and cold
π Waiver & informed consent guidance β tailored specifically for mobile and outdoor setups
β€οΈ Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) and AED training β ensuring you're prepared for emergency scenarios, wherever you're parked
Ideal for:
Mobile sauna companies and independent operators
Retreat facilitators combining sauna and wild swimming
Event hosts offering cold/heat wellness experiences
Festival wellness zone providers
Deliver your mobile contrast therapy offering with confidence, competence, and compassion β guided by best practices in trauma awareness, medical safety, and holistic client care.
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Trauma-Informed Safety Training for Sports Recovery Centres & Gyms
Support your athletes, clients, and members with safe, evidence-based, and trauma-informed cold water recovery protocols.
This specialist training is designed for gyms, performance facilities, and sports recovery centres offering ice baths, plunge pools, or contrast therapy, ensuring your staff are trained not only in physical safety but also in nervous system awareness and trauma sensitivity.
Whatβs included:
β Trauma-informed best practices β understand how cold exposure impacts the nervous system, how trauma may show up in recovery settings, and how to support psychological safety
βοΈ Cold water contraindications & medication awareness β essential guidance on who should avoid or adapt cold therapy based on health conditions, medications, or injury status
π Waiver, intake & informed consent guidance β tailored specifically for fitness, athletic, and wellness environments
β€οΈ Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) and Defibrillator (AED) training β keeping your team compliant, confident, and ready to respond in emergency situations
Ideal for:
Sports recovery centres and cryotherapy clinics
Gyms and fitness studios with ice baths or contrast suites
Strength & conditioning coaches
PTs and sports therapists integrating cold therapy into client programming
Give your clients more than just performance gains β give them a safe, inclusive, and expertly held space for physical recovery and nervous system regulation.