Respiratory Support Nelson

A little movement is better than none!

Why does movement matter when you’re living with a lung condition?

When breathing is difficult, it can be tempting to move less. But regular movement can help your muscles become stronger and more efficient, meaning they need less oxygen to do everyday activities. Over time, staying active can also help improve fitness, strength, confidence and your ability to manage daily tasks.

And movement doesn’t have to mean a long workout!

Our Move2Breathe 5-Minute “Something Is Better Than Nothing” Workout is perfect for those days when you’re low on energy, short on time, or simply don’t feel like doing much.

Join Deb for just five minutes, move at your own pace, take breaks when you need them, and remember…

Something is always better than nothing.

▶️ Watch and move along here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHLHjNackNA

Better Breathing, Better Living

5-Minute “Something Is Better Than Nothing” Workout | COPD & Lung Conditions Doing something is always better than nothing! This gentle 5-minute...

A huge thank you to the Top of the South Community Foundation!

We are incredibly grateful to receive funding to support our Motueka Better Breathers classes in 2027.

This support helps us continue providing a welcoming, affordable and supportive exercise class for people in the Motueka community living with respiratory conditions.

The Better Breathers Class is about so much more than exercise. It’s a chance to build strength and confidence, stay active, connect with others and enjoy moving in a supportive environment where everyone understands the challenges of living with a lung condition.

A heartfelt thank you to the Top of the South Community Foundation for supporting Respiratory Support Nelson and helping us continue Better Breathers in Motueka. 💙

What could eight weeks do for you?

Imagine feeling a little stronger. A little more confident. And a little more capable of doing the things that matter to you.

That’s what pulmonary rehabilitation is about.

It won’t take away your lung condition, but it can give you knowledge, skills and support to help you live as well and as actively as possible with it.

Our FREE 8-week Pulmonary Rehabilitation course combines supervised exercise with practical education to help you understand and manage your respiratory condition.

📅 Starts Tuesday 13 October 2026
📍 Club Waimea, Richmond
⏰ Tuesdays & Fridays, 11.15am–1.00pm
💙 FREE

If you’ve been wondering whether pulmonary rehabilitation is for you, this could be your time to give it a go.

Speak with your GP or healthcare professional about a referral to Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Or contact us to find out more:

📞 027 546 7675
📧 [email protected]

Better Breathing, Better Living.

You don’t have to manage your lung condition alone

Pulmonary rehabilitation is about much more than exercise.

One of its biggest benefits is learning more about your condition and gaining practical tools to help you manage it in everyday life.

Across our 8-week programme, you’ll be supported by health and exercise professionals and learn about topics such as breathing and chest clearance, medications, nutrition, conserving energy, sleep, self-care and managing your respiratory condition.

And you’ll be alongside other people who understand what living with breathlessness and a lung condition can be like.

There is strength in learning, connecting and discovering what you can do.

Our next FREE Pulmonary Rehabilitation course starts Tuesday 13 October at Club Waimea, Richmond.

Interested? Either ask your GP or healthcare professional for a pulmonary rehabilitation referral, or contact Respiratory Support Nelson to find out more.

📞 027 546 7675
📧 [email protected]

“I’m too unfit for pulmonary rehab…”

We hear this worry, but you do not need to get fitter before coming to pulmonary rehabilitation.

That’s what we’re here to help with.

Pulmonary rehabilitation is specifically designed for people living with chronic respiratory conditions. Exercises can be adapted to your current abilities, and you work at your own pace.

The aim isn’t to be the fastest or strongest person in the room.

It’s to build your strength.
Improve your fitness.
Increase your confidence.
And help you get more out of everyday life.

Why not give yourself the opportunity to see what you can achieve?

Our next FREE 8-week Pulmonary Rehabilitation course starts Tuesday 13 October in Richmond.

Interested? Either ask your GP or healthcare professional for a pulmonary rehabilitation referral, or contact Respiratory Support Nelson to find out more.

📞 027 546 7675
📧 [email protected]

Small steps really can make a difference!

You don’t have to make huge changes to make progress.

Pulmonary rehabilitation is about taking manageable steps towards becoming stronger, more active and more confident living with your lung condition.

During our 8-week programme, you’ll exercise at a level that is appropriate for you, with support from our respiratory nurse and exercise professional.

Over time, those small steps can add up. Pulmonary rehabilitation has been shown to:

• improve your ability to exercise
• reduce feelings of breathlessness
• improve quality of life
• help you feel more confident managing your condition

And you don’t have to keep up with anybody else. Your progress is your own.

Our next FREE Pulmonary Rehabilitation course begins Tuesday 13 October at Club Waimea in Richmond.

Ask your GP or healthcare professional for a referral, or get in touch with us to find out whether pulmonary rehabilitation could be right for you.

📞 027 546 7675
📧 [email protected]

Could pulmonary rehabilitation help you do more of what matters to you?

When you live with a lung condition, it can be tempting to avoid activity because getting breathless feels uncomfortable or worrying.

But with the right support, you can learn how to exercise safely, manage your breathing and gradually build your strength and confidence.

Pulmonary rehabilitation is one of the most effective things you can do to help manage a long-term lung condition. It can help reduce breathlessness, improve exercise capacity and improve quality of life.

You don’t need to be fit to start. You start from where you are now, and we help you build from there.

Our next FREE 8-week Pulmonary Rehabilitation course starts Tuesday 13 October in Richmond.

Want to join us? Either talk to your GP or healthcare professional about a referral to Pulmonary Rehabilitation, OR contact us if you’d like to know more.

📞 027 546 7675
📧 [email protected]

Better Breathing, Better Living.

Something is Better Than Nothing! New 5-minute workout...

Most of us have days when we do not feel up to exercising or simply cannot be bothered, especially when our breathing or energy levels are not at their best.

Our latest Move2Breathe video is a reminder that even five minutes of gentle movement is better than none. Join Deb for a short, manageable workout that you can do at home and adapt to suit how you are feeling today.

You can complete the whole workout or simply do what feels manageable. Every little bit of movement counts!

Watch Something is Better Than Nothing: 5-Minute Workout

Remember to exercise at your own pace, take breaks when needed and stop if you feel unwell, dizzy, experience chest pain or your breathing becomes unusually difficult.

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AGM & 50th Celebration – Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 11.00am, Club Waimea Richmond

Did you know that the Nelson Asthma Society- now Respiratory Support Nelson- has been supporting our community for nearly 50 years? What an incredible milestone!

We’re excited to celebrate this special occasion alongside our AGM, and we’d love you to join us.

Please RSVP (leave a comment or send us a message!) for catering purposes. Food and cake will be provided on the day.

Please help us spread the word-if you know anyone who may like to attend, we would love to see them there. This includes past class attendees, as well as anyone who has been involved with or would like to connect with Respiratory Support Nelson.