breathe first
WHY BREATHE FIRST EXISTS
Because how you breathe and move determines how you feel, perform, and recover.
We believe pain, limitation, and plateaus are rarely isolated problems. They’re signals that the body has lost coordination, efficiency, or trust. Our purpose is to help people reconnect with their foundation so they can move with confidence, resilience, and longevity.
OUR SERVICES
PERFORMANCE CHIROPRACTIC
DRY NEEDLING
ACTIVE RELEASE
MANUAL THERAPY
STRENGTH TRAINING
GAIT ANALYSIS
BREATHWORK
RUN COACHING
At Breathe First, the goal isn’t just to “fix” symptoms — it’s to build a body that adapts, performs, and lasts.
HOW WE DO IT
Through a structured, intentional process that blends clinical care with performance training.
We use the Breathe First RESET Method to guide every client experience:
Restore movement, breath, and nervous system balance
Educate clients on how and why their body moves the way it does
Strengthen foundational patterns to build durability
Empower confident, independent movement and performance
Transform outcomes through long-term strategy and progression
Our approach is:
Assessment-driven, not protocol-based
Individualized, not one-size-fits-all
Progressive, not passive
Every session connects breath, movement quality, and strength — so improvements transfer into real life, sport, and training.
Dr. brian Lotempio DC
Owner
Run Coach, Functional & Therapeutic Breathwork Instructor, Mobility Specialist
Dr. LoTempio received his Doctorate degree from New York Chiropractic College, where he obtained an advanced certification in Sports Science and Human Performance. He attended and received his undergraduate degree from Binghamton University, while playing Division I soccer for the Bearcats. At chiropractic college, he further developed his manual therapy knowledge by attending courses, and becoming certified in Active Release Technique (ART), Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehab (FAKTR), and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). He prides himself on evidence-based care, pairing his manual therapy with up to date functional rehabilitation. Dr. LoTempio holds specializations in Functional Range Conditioning (FRC), Postural Restoration Institute (PRI), Structure & Function Dry Needling, which allows him to use both systematic approaches to educate and provide each patient with the tools to keep them moving, and adapting to everyday stressors.
When out of the office, Dr. LoTempio can be found reading up on the human body, checking out local cafés, or running through the streets of Boston.