KokyuDo opened in September 2011.

The name of the centre - KokyuDo (The Path towards Breathing) - was inspired by Vanessa's first clients. When asked, they said they particularly appreciated the emphasis Vanessa put towards breathing, her explanations, and how it affected them.

So when she created the studio, she wanted to open a space where one's could breath, could liberate oneself from stress from daily life, and build new breathing and wellbeing sensations.

And as KokyuDo expresses it, exhale first to relax and empty oneself, then inhale to be nourished and feel renewed.