Board Members

Samantha Vieira is a mother, wife, and functional breathing fanatic! Samantha's life vision is to create a world where people manage their health by thinking outside the box. Her work outside of Breathe for Wellness focuses on implementing health behavior change interventions focused on nutrition, physical activity, sleep hygiene and stress management for veterans and their family members. She has over 12 years of public health experience extending health coaching, health education, yoga instruction and grant writing. A strong believer in making evidence-based health information accessible to all, Samantha is passionate about knowledge translation and implementation science. Samantha enjoys watching Spurs and Cowboys games but can also be found playing disc golf with her husband and son. 

Juniper Gwin is cofounder of NourishDeep Retreats and founder of Nourish Healing Collective in San Antonio, Texas. She experiences the world in a rich kinesthetic way. Her 22 years of experience as an acupuncturist and yoga / qigong instructor, as well as her many years as a professional modern dancer have shaped her vision and ability to help others work through obstacles both physically and on deeper levels. From the time she was 5 years old movement is what brought her spirit to life. So she has dedicated her time on earth to help others to return more fully into their bodies through acupuncture, bodywork, movement, intuitive counsel and other embodiment practices. Juniper believes that if we are able to release old stories held in the body, whilst welcoming in what is present, we begin to feel more vitality, clarity and potency.

Caitlin Nyunt is a dynamic and compassionate professional, currently serving as the Behavioral Health and Community Engagement Director at the Breathe for Wellness Functional Breathing Foundation. With a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from Arizona State University, Caitlin brings a deep understanding of human behavior and a passion for positive reinforcement to her role.

Her education and behavioral health journey is marked by significant experiences, ranging from her time as a Behavior Therapist at Empower Behavioral Health to early intervention special education teacher. In these roles, Caitlin honed her skills in implementing ABA-based interventions, fostering emotional and behavioral maturity, and creating inclusive, learner-centered environments. Her expertise addresses behaviors associated with autism and ADHD, making her an invaluable asset to the foundation.

Caitlin's leadership abilities were further exemplified during her tenure as the Leader of the 575th Medical Company Family Readiness at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Here, she served as a crucial link between military families and organizational leadership, demonstrating her exceptional communication skills and ability to engage communities effectively.

At the Breathe for Wellness Functional Breathing Foundation, Caitlin is dedicated to leveraging her extensive background to cultivate meaningful connections and foster positive interactions. Her role involves bridging the gap between the foundation's services and the community, ensuring a client-centric approach that resonates with the non-profit's mission. Caitlin is committed to creating impactful relationships and enhancing the foundation's outreach, embodying the spirit of service and empathy central to the organization's ethos.