My Story...
It’s taken me eight years to share this story because it isn’t just mine—it belongs to my family and community, and it's taken time to reflect on how to honour my brothers, Luke and Sam.
When I was four, my brother Luke passed away from SIDS. I didn’t have the words to process that loss, so I stored the emotions in my body. Years later, when my older brother Sam died by suicide, the pain from losing Luke resurfaced. Sam was my best friend, and his death shook my world. I realised I needed to heal in a deeper way, which became my mission.
Three weeks after Sam’s death, I traveled to the US to study the brain and nervous system, focusing on trauma, stress, and neuroplasticity. My work transformed, as I began to help my patients understand the link between their emotional pain and physical symptoms like chronic pain and gut issues.
Over time, I developed the Vagus Nerve Workshop, which evolved into the Vagus Nerve Program, supporting nearly 20,000 people. Today, I continue to teach nervous system regulation through programs like the Nervous System Certification Course, helping health professionals understand and treat stress and trauma.
What I’ve learned is that everyone experiences grief, stress, or trauma, but with the right tools, we can navigate these challenges. Nervous system regulation helps us feel safe in our bodies and break the cycles of trauma, building healthier families and communities.
BHSci MPhysio | International Published Author | TEDx Speaker
"Jessica, a highly experienced physiotherapist with over 13 years of dedicated practice, has had the privilege of aiding over 20,000 individuals on their journey towards better health. Throughout her career, she has immersed herself in advanced studies in neurophysiology, spanning continents from Europe to America, the UK, and Australia.
Her commitment to ongoing education is evident in her specialised qualifications, which encompass a wide array of cutting-edge techniques such as clinical mindfulness, trauma-sensitive biofeedback, polyvagal theory, and transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation. These pursuits have been under the guidance of esteemed professionals in fields ranging from neuroplasticity to psychology and pain management.
Through her extensive studies, Jessica has discovered that many chronic health issues are rooted in nervous system dysregulation triggered by chronic stress and trauma. This revelation has ignited her passion to empower her students with tools for lifelong wellness and sustainable change, leveraging the remarkable capacity of neuroplasticity."Â
Learn with JessicaI teach a profoundly transformative methodology for nervous system repair, empowering you to take charge of your own health and well-being.
Wellness is not a solo act.
Empowering communities and creating positive change is incredibly important to me.
I’m committed to playing an active role in shaping communities and social networks. That’s why I’ve granted over $53,000 in scholarship programs to help remove financial barriers that might prevent people from accessing the support they need for nervous system recovery.
I’ve also contributed to organisations working to address the root causes of chronic and traumatic stress, aiming to prevent it from occurring in the first place.
"Jessica provided an exceptional amount of content, and information. She is knowledgeable and dedicated to this work. After taking this course, I now have tools which I am implementing into my life."
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Silvana M., Vagus Nerve Program 2022 Participant
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