Testimonials

Kathleen Barratt is an exceptional professional in the healing arts. As a presenter and lecturer, she provides informed, clear instruction in an atmosphere of caring. Kathleen’s clarity of presence integrated with her knowledge and compassion empowers each student and client toward self-responsibility in the process of healing.
—M. Wirkus, Bioenergy Consultant

At the Association for Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.), Kathleen’s presentations on breathwork have become an integral part of the health programs for individuals with chronic illnesses such as Parkinson’s. By helping others learn how to release emotional blockages, Kathleen has facilitated emotional and spiritual healing.
—[the late] K. Vonderohe, Former Conference Manager, A.R.E.

Kathleen Barratt has enriched my life beyond measure. In private breathwork sessions with her, I grew in mind. And in friendship, she has helped me grow as a person. The wisdom and compassion exhibited by Kathleen is rarely embodied in one individual and I am truly grateful for her presence in my life.
—M. Cordell, Intuitive Life Coach

My relationship with Kathleen began in the early 1990s at a group breathwork session and I have kept my heart close to her ever since. Her profound insights have provided me with impactful emotional and spiritual growth through her workshops, private sessions and Barratt Breathworks Training programs. I honor her as one of my spiritual teachers and am always elated when my students work with her, as I know that they are taking their yoga practice and life to a deeper level.
—A. Phillips, Owner/Director, Angela Phillips Yoga Studio

As an urban police officer, survival had become a struggle. I had resorted to inventing extreme strategies to merely exist in the hostile environment. This, coupled with latent effects of a variety of childhood diseases, resulted in a fragile existence. I turned to Kathleen and the Barratt Breathworks model where I was able to reveal myself fully, and learned that I could not change until I was able to accept myself. I entered into communion with my breath on a daily basis and it moved me toward a radiant place within myself, and the psycho-spiritual energy of my body awakened. Through Kathleen, I have moved on to a higher way of living. My lungs and my health have been restored through Barratt Restorative and Transpersonal Breathwork.
—B. Davis, Retired Police Officer

With a personal background in Yoga. I never thought I would come to needing a breath coach. But daily stresses and illness had taken control of my life. Even with all of the yoga, I had become stagnant, misplaced and disconnected from mind and body. Nearly seven months ago, I began breath work under Kathleen’s guidance. It has changed my life beyond my expectations. Her keen intuition has opened me to possibilities I never knew existed. I consider her a mentor and a friend who I will love and respect for all eternity.
—J. Crouse, Founder and Director, Universal Movement Yoga Studio, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Opening to the breath through the Barratt Breathworks model has shown me all those places within my body and mind that seemed not participating with the plan that I had for my life. Kathleen has helped me learn to “follow” the breath into deep states of meditation and restoration. This has allowed me to rediscover the deeper parts of my being. Kathleen has brought a true richness and love into my life.
—Har Sharan/Linda DeLoatch, Yoga Instructor/Wig Designer,
Virginia Beach, Virginia

For the past 4 years, I have regularly attended Kathleen’s breath workshops. In my experience, working with the breath has had therapeutic benefits for the mind, body and spirit. Kathleen is astute at guiding participants’ breath to release barriers that block the flow of energy. I leave each workshop with a sense of release, well-being, and a deeper connection to my spirit.
—D. Malaspina, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA

After having been in the healing field as a nurse, then massage therapist, and having received energy work from powerful healers, plus psychotherapy, I was surprised to find that the Barratt Breathworks healing modality allowed me to have the most direct experience with the energy that is the giver of Life. Kathleen is an experienced guide who is very wise, powerful, present and sensitive. She is full of love and acceptance, and very trusting. Her work alone has been the one force that has instigated my most dramatic spiritual learning. The classes are packed with wonderful opportunities to share and experience in group, and Kathleen guides those classes with amazing energy and commitment to the students. It is an even more powerful (and fun) to experience learning in this way with the combined energy of the group.
–N. Byrne, R.N. and Massage Therapist, Point Harbor, North Carolina