Why Water
Breath and Water PT is a specialized aquatic training and therapy program that harnesses the power of water and breath to help people heal, perform, and grow. By blending principles from traditional aquatic therapy, advanced breathwork, underwater fitness, and swim instruction, each session is tailored to meet you where you are — whether that’s recovering from an injury, improving mobility, building endurance, refining swim technique, or exploring new mental and physical limits.
In the water, movement becomes low-impact yet highly effective, resistance is constant but gentle, and breath is both the anchor and the challenge. It’s a space where strength and calm coexist, where progress is felt in both body and mind.
Benefits of Training in Water
Low-Impact, High-Reward – Reduce stress on joints while still building strength and endurance.
Natural Resistance – Engage more muscle groups with every movement without heavy equipment.
Improved Mobility & Flexibility – Warm water supports safe, comfortable range of motion.
Enhanced Recovery – Perfect for post-op, injury rehabilitation, or active recovery days.
Pain Relief – Warm water helps reduce muscle tension and joint pain, creating a comfortable environment for movement.
Gait & Balance Training – Water’s buoyancy and resistance allow safe, effective practice of walking patterns and stability work.
Mental Resilience – Breath-focused training develops calm and focus under pressure.
Accessible for All Levels – Adaptable to beginners, seasoned athletes, and everyone in between.
What Makes Breath and Water PT Unique
Integrated Approach – May combine aquatic therapy, underwater fitness, swim instruction, and breath work into one cohesive program.
Performance + Recovery Focus – Designed to help clients heal while maintaining or improving their fitness.
Advanced Breathwork Techniques – Supports both physical performance and nervous system regulation.
One-on-One Attention – All sessions led by Annie Stahl, a licensed PT, Deep End Fitness instructor, and certified yoga teacher.
Ocean-Inspired Philosophy – Draws from free diving and open-water experience to bring depth and mindfulness to every session.