Jessica Maguire (BHSci, MPhysio)
I teach people to repair the nervous system using the vagus nerve.
My courses at Nervous System School help people get to the cause of their problems, rather than just treating the symptoms. Chronic stress causes nervous system dysregulation which in turn wreaks havoc on many body systems including the immune, endocrine, cardiovascular, reproductive and digestive systems.
Rewiring the nervous system can therefore have a dramatic impact on many chronic and hard-to-treat health issues.
My story
My passion for health first lead to a degree in Health Science, studying the use of electrocardiography. I went on to complete a Masters of Physiotherapy and spent over fourteen years in private practice as a physiotherapist. I became fascinated by neuroscience and the potential for the brain and nervous system to change.
I have studied neurophysiology in Europe, America, the UK and Australia. I’ve learnt from pain researchers, professors in neuroplasticity, neuroscientists and psychologists on how the brain and nervous system change from stress, trauma and chronic pain.
My post-graduate study has led to further qualifications in clinical mindfulness, trauma-sensitive biofeedback, polyvagal theory and the use of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation.
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What i teach
I believe knowledge is power. I teach a comprehensive scientific framework including practical exercises - ensuring students understand not just which tools to use (the “how”) but also the rationale (the “why”).
Tools and exercises on their own can provide some relief, but without understanding the broader context of how your unique nervous system operates, it’s hard to develop true autonomy and freedom.
I teach a long-term, sustainable, profoundly transformative methodology of nervous system repair, empowering students to step into the driver’s seat of their own health and wellbeing. My aim is to create true freedom from nervous system dysregulation and all the painful side effects that it causes.
“Really insightful, useful and overall great powerful program for anyone who struggles with dysregulation. It offers a nice combination of theory and practice too.”
“The missing link in my healing journey - absolutely amazing. I want to go back to school to learn more - and I hope you offer additional classes.”
My areas of expertise include:
Nervous system dysregulation from chronic stress and trauma
Chronic pain
Fibromyalgia
Inflammatory conditions
Anxiety and depression
Digestive issues
Insomnia
Chronic fatigue
Rheumatoid arthritis
Our scholarship program
I am passionate about helping people recover from chronic and traumatic stress via the vagus nerve.
I believe wellness involves community and playing an active role in helping shape social networks is important. We have granted over $53,000 in scholarship programs to remove the financial hardship barrier that may prevent people from accessing support that helps the nervous system recover.
We have also contributed to the organisations at the heart of shifting factors that can cause chronic and traumatic stress and may be able to prevent some of it from occurring in the first place. This is because we believe you can’t separate the social from the physiological. Your health is intertwined with your communities.
"this course is a lifesaver!" - Maria
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"I learnt more about myself in 2 hours than 10 years of therapy" - Abbee
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"This is deep healing" - Margy
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" eye opening, beneficial and life changing" - Sarah
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"this course is a lifesaver!" - Maria ... "I learnt more about myself in 2 hours than 10 years of therapy" - Abbee ... "This is deep healing" - Margy ... " eye opening, beneficial and life changing" - Sarah ...
Media enquiries
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