Room to Breathe Psychotherapy and Yoga

What Room to Breathe Psychotherapy and Yoga does

Room to Breathe Psychotherapy and Yoga is a privately held, integrated wellness practice headquartered at 25 E. Washington, Suite 1012 in Chicago's Loop, founded in 2015 and operating as a for-profit entity owned by Sara Buxton, LCPC, with Serena Roschman, MSHC as Co-Founder. The practice combines licensed psychotherapy with trauma-informed, psychologically-sensitive yoga delivered both in-studio and virtually, supported by 22 staff including clinicians (PsyD, LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, LSW), yoga guides, and operations personnel.

The core technology stack is intentionally lean and entirely third-party: Momence handles scheduling, payments, and registration for yoga classes; a HIPAA-compliant Zoom environment powers telehealth therapy and virtual classes; TherapyPortal serves as the client portal for existing therapy patients; Google Calendar (ICS) integration supports group scheduling; and CareCredit is accepted as healthcare financing. No proprietary platform, mobile app, or AI-driven tooling is built in-house; the differentiated IP sits in clinical methodology rather than in software. Compliance footprint includes HIPAA-compliant telehealth, Illinois IDFPR CEU provider licensure (#197.000426), Yoga Alliance certification for the teacher training, and preferred/in-network status with major US insurers (BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, UHC, Optum, Magellan).

The business operates six monetization streams: (1) individual and group psychotherapy billed $175-$200 per session, partly reimbursed via insurance with a sliding scale; (2) yoga classes sold as drop-ins ($27), class packs ($125 for 5, $190 for 10), and a $175/month unlimited membership, plus a $50 two-week new-student pass; (3) a 225-hour Yoga Alliance certified Teacher Training at $3,700, cohort-capped at 12 students, with a combined YTT+CEU track at $3,950 for clinicians; (4) on-demand digital courses (65-hour Psychologically Sensitive Yoga Specialist at $850, Yoga Nidra at $125); (5) corporate wellness programs sold directly to enterprise clients (named logos include Accenture and LaSalle Network); and (6) specialized support groups at $25-$40 per session. Geographic reach is concentrated in Illinois via telehealth with limited extension into WA, WI, MA, and MN for select group offerings.

Name

Room to Breathe Psychotherapy and Yoga

Legal name

Room to Breathe Psychotherapy and Yoga

Website

https://roomtobreathechicago.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Room to Breathe Psychotherapy and Yoga is a Chicago-based, founder-owned private practice that delivers integrated trauma-informed psychotherapy and psychologically-sensitive yoga in person and via telehealth, primarily serving Illinois adults seeking mental health support and inclusive wellness services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health & Wellness Services

NAICS

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Yoga & Meditation Experiences (Studio Classes, Guided Meditation, Mindfulness) (THAJAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mindfulness-Based Coaching & Training (MBSR/MBCT-style) (HSADAJAB), Yoga Nidra & Deep Relaxation Practices (HSADAJAE), Breathwork Facilitation (Pranayama, Somatic, Holotropic-style) (HSADAJAC)

Keywords

• Psychotherapy services
• Trauma-informed yoga
• Corporate wellness programs
• Yoga teacher training
• Support group therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Yoga Class Sales: Revenue from drop-in classes, class packs (5 and 10 class), unlimited memberships, and new student promotions. Classes delivered both online and in-studio.
2. Psychotherapy Services: Individual therapy sessions billed at different rates based on licensure level. Accepts insurance (BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, UHC, Optum, Magellan) and offers sliding scale for uninsured clients. CareCredit financing accepted.
3. Yoga Teacher Training Programs: 225-hour YTT program at $3,700 with optional payment plans. YTT + CEU track at $3,950 for clinicians. Includes free unlimited yoga during training period.
4. On-Demand Yoga Trainings: Online self-guided courses including 65-hour Psychologically Sensitive Yoga Specialist Training at $850 and Yoga Nidra Teacher Training at $125.
5. Corporate Wellness Programs: Monthly corporate class packages, private group/individual sessions, and corporate retreats. Billed directly to enterprise clients.
6. Group Therapy: Support groups and therapy groups offered at various price points ($25-$40 per session) with insurance accepted for some groups and sliding scale options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Room to Breathe Psychotherapy and Yoga is a Chicago-based healing practice that combines licensed psychotherapy (individual, family/partner, and group therapy) with trauma-informed, psychologically sensitive yoga classes. Offerings extend to professional training via a 225-hour Yoga Teacher Training program, Therapist CEU tracks, on-demand online trainings, corporate/private wellness programs, and specialized support groups for grief, caregivers, and chronic illness.

Product overview

Room to Breathe Psychotherapy and Yoga operates as an integrated wellness practice combining psychotherapy and trauma-informed yoga services. The core offerings include individual, family, and group therapy provided by licensed mental health professionals, alongside over 30 weekly yoga classes offered both online and in-studio. The company provides professional training through its 225-hour Yoga Teacher Training (Yoga Alliance Certified) and Therapist CEU programs that teach psychologically-sensitive, trauma-informed yoga practices. Additional offerings include on-demand online yoga trainings, private and corporate wellness programs, support groups addressing grief, chronic illness, and caregiver needs, and specialized workshops on topics like anxiety, depression, and yoga nidra. Class packages and memberships are available for yoga attendees, with healthcare worker discounts and a Room to Grow fund for financial support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Psychotherapy Services Talk-based, trauma-informed therapy for adults (17+) addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationships, neurodiversity, chronic illness, identity exploration, and substance use. Delivered via HIPAA-compliant telehealth and in-person.
• Yoga Classes Trauma-informed, psychologically sensitive yoga and meditation classes for individuals seeking inclusive, body-neutral practices. Offered as drop-ins, class packs, and memberships.
• 225-Hour Psychologically-Sensitive Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) Yoga Alliance certified teacher training for aspiring teachers that emphasizes trauma-informed, psychologically sensitive, body-neutral teaching practices and integrates yoga philosophy with clinical mental health concepts.
• Therapist CEU Program (YTT + 12 CEUs) Continuing education program for licensed therapists that teaches integration of psych-sensitive yoga into clinical practice and provides Illinois-approved CEUs.
• On-Demand Yoga Trainings Self-guided online courses with perpetual access that teach psychologically sensitive yoga and yoga nidra to aspiring teachers and clinicians.
• Private & Corporate Wellness Programs Customized yoga, meditation, and mindfulness programming for organizations including monthly corporate class packages, private sessions, retreats, and on-site wellness offerings.
• Support Groups Therapy-led support groups addressing grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and identity-based concerns for adults seeking community-based mental health support.
• Class Packages & Memberships Prepaid class packs and recurring monthly memberships that give consumers access to yoga and meditation classes with volume-based discounts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Classes recorded and available to registrants for 7 days following class
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Alchemy Acupuncture + HerbsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHolistic clinic and apothecary in Wicker Park offering acupuncture, herbal medicine, and bodywork therapies. Cross-referral partnership with discount code for Room to Breathe clients.
• Centered Therapy Training CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining center offering high-quality training experiences with relational and supportive learning environment. Community partnership for professional development.
• Chicago Family DoulasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFull-service doula agency serving Chicagoland area providing professional, compassionate birth and postpartum support. Cross-referral relationship.
• Division ChiropracticminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatient-centered chiropractic care and clinical massage therapy practice. Cross-referral partner for holistic wellness services.
• Five Point Holistic HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcupuncture, massage therapy, psychotherapy, and herbal medicine clinic in Logan Square focused on accessible holistic healthcare. Cross-referral partnership.
• Waxwing JourneysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeath and transition care services for all ages, races, genders, orientations, and abilities. Partnership for holistic end-of-life support.
• Woke ChicagominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization focused on disrupting inequity in well-being through trauma-informed movement programs in underserved Chicago neighborhoods.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Calm: Leading consumer meditation and sleep app with growing mental health and corporate wellness offerings. Comparable in mindfulness product and employer channel; competes for the same consumer wallet share on meditation and sleep content.
• Headspace Health: Major digital mental wellness and meditation platform with employer-sponsored therapy and mindfulness content. Comparable as a destination for therapy and mindfulness, though delivered via app rather than integrated studio practice.
• Talkspace: Online therapy platform accepting insurance and serving employer-sponsored plans. Comparable as a scaled insurance-billed therapy competitor that pressures private practice economics in Room to Breathe's payer markets.
• BetterHelp: Largest online therapy network offering subscription-based individual therapy. Comparable as a therapy delivery alternative that competes for Room to Breathe's self-pay and out-of-network clients on price and convenience.
• YogaWorks: Established multi-location yoga studio brand with teacher training programs and corporate wellness offerings. Comparable in the studio and YTT product lines, but does not operate an embedded psychotherapy practice.
• CorePower Yoga: Large US yoga studio chain offering in-person and on-demand yoga, teacher training, and wellness programs. Comparable as a yoga studio operator with a training-program business, though it lacks Room to Breathe's integrated clinical psychotherapy offering.
• Exhale Fitness: National boutique fitness and spa brand offering yoga, barre, and recovery classes with corporate and resort partnerships. Comparable as a hybrid fitness-wellness operator with corporate and retreat channels that overlap with Room to Breathe's enterprise wellness motion.

Emerging players

• Modern Health: Global mental health platform for employers combining therapy, coaching, and self-guided content. Comparable as an enterprise mental wellness competitor increasingly embedded in mid-to-large employer benefit packages that Room to Breathe sells into.
• Lyra Health: Enterprise mental health benefits platform offering therapy, coaching, and meditation to employees. Comparable in the corporate wellness motion targeting Accenture-class employers, though delivered through a digital platform rather than integrated studio.

Direct peers

• Center for Trauma & Embodiment: Non-profit training organization offering trauma-sensitive yoga and embodiment programs for clinicians and yoga teachers. Directly comparable to Room to Breathe's trauma-informed teacher training and CEU offerings targeting the same therapist-and-instructor audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/roomtobreathechicago
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roomtobreathepsychotherapy-yoga

Compliance4 records

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Investors

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M&A

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