About Jessica Conway - Somatic Therapy and Coaching
I believe that a Somatic Coach should be a friend of your soul and a midwife of your nervous system and soma. I am dedicated to providing a relationship and an environment where you can unfold your own uniqueness - a landing pad for your spirit.
About Jessica Conway, RN, MSN, RYTT
Somatic Practitioner | Registered Nurse | Embodied Guide
Jessica Conway is a Somatic Practitioner, Registered Nurse, and a dedicated companion on the journey of reconnecting with our deepest self and wise inner knowing. With over 15 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, Jessica brings a wealth of embodied knowledge and compassion to her work. She received her Master’s Degree in Nursing from UCLA in 2009, and much of her nursing career has been spent in the ICU and currently in hospice care. Since 2017, Jessica has also been a yoga teacher, and her holistic approach to healing integrates her background in healthcare with her deep passion for somatic therapy.
Jessica’s own somatic journey began in 2018, when she began working with Somatic Therapy as a client. This experience inspired her to shift focus professionally, and in 2022, she became certified in Integrative Somatic Therapy. She is trained in Somatic Experiencing, Hakomi, Polyvagal Theory, Safe and Sound Protocol, and mindfulness, blending these modalities to create a compassionate, body-centered approach to healing and self-discovery.
Current Focus & Philosophy
Jessica is deeply committed to guiding individuals on a journey of embodied self-discovery. As a Somatic Practitioner, she sees her role as a friend to your soul and a midwife to your nervous system and soma. Her work is rooted in the belief that the body holds the wisdom needed to unlock healing, resilience, and transformation. Through her unique integration of nature-based wisdom, somatic therapies, and mindfulness, Jessica helps clients connect to the deep intelligence of their bodies, uncover their inner truths, and cultivate a loving relationship with themselves.
“My mission is to provide a safe and nurturing space where you can rediscover the strength of your loving awareness, allowing your body to become a temple for your soul — a sanctuary that holds and supports all parts of the human experience. From this foundation of care, you will reconnect with your deepest self and wild inner knowing, leading to greater clarity, ease, and trust in yourself."
Jessica’s work invites clients to step into the wilderness of their own being, gently exploring the parts that may have been forgotten, stuck, or closed off. In this process, clients learn to meet these parts with compassion, creating a holding environment for healing and transformation. Through this journey, individuals are empowered to transform old patterns, heal trauma, and embody their fullest expression in every aspect of their lives.
Notable Work & Offerings
Creator of the course Rising in Resilience: Freedom from Burnout for Nurses, Healthcare, and other Helping Professionals in partnership with Polyvagal Institute
Meditations featured on Insight Timer
Pod leader for the Polyvagal Institute’s flagship Polyvagal Certificate Course
Blog contributions featured in The Embody Lab
In addition to her one-on-one coaching, Jessica also offers group programs, courses, and meditations to help individuals build resilience, connect with their inner wisdom, and embrace life’s challenges with grace and ease.
Personal Life & Interests
When she’s not working with clients, Jessica can be found hiking in the mountains, meditating by the ocean, or engaging in meaningful conversations with close friends. Her work is deeply personal, and she is dedicated to helping others find peace, purpose, and passion in their own lives.
approach
Each offering is uniquely attuned to the individual. However, I often use a mix of approaches in my work including Somatic Experiencing, Hakomi, and Mindfulness. With expertise in Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Attachment Theory, Somatic Parts Work, the Safe and Sound Protocol, and more, I am dedicated to providing a comprehensive and tailored approach to each unique journey.
I also weave mindfulness, nature-based therapies, and contemplative practices into my therapeutic work because I believe that nature, soul and spirit based practices can complement the somatic inner journey.
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At Jessica Conway Somatics, our mission is to guide individuals on a journey of embodied self-discovery, where the body becomes a doorway to healing, resilience, and profound connection. Through the integration of Hakomi, Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Theory, and nature-based wisdom, we create a compassionate space for clients to access the deep wisdom of their body, uncover their unique inner truth, and cultivate a loving relationship with themselves. Our work is rooted in the belief that the body holds the key to transformation, offering a path to wholeness, self-attunement, and embodied presence.
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We envision a world where individuals feel deeply connected to their bodies, their inner wisdom, and the natural world around them. Our vision is to inspire a collective return to embodied living, where people can heal trauma, regulate their nervous systems, and live in alignment with their deepest, most authentic Self. By offering integrative somatic coaching grounded in love, mindfulness, and nature-based practices, we aim to empower people to embrace their full humanity, unlock their creative potential, and navigate life with a sense of ease, joy, and belonging.
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Embodied Presence: We honor the body as a sacred home, where healing and transformation unfold through mindful attunement to sensation, emotion, and inner experience.
Compassionate Attunement: We create a space of deep listening and loving presence, where clients feel safe to explore the depths of their inner world and discover their own unique wisdom.
Somatic Wisdom: We believe that the body holds an innate intelligence and capacity for healing, and that by turning inward, we can access profound insights and guidance for our lives.
Resilience Through Connection: Grounded in Polyvagal Theory, we understand that resilience arises from feeling safe, connected, and supported in relationships—with ourselves, others, and the world around us.
Wholeness and Integration: Our approach is holistic, weaving together the mind, body, and spirit to support clients in fully embodying their truth, integrating all parts of themselves, and stepping into their most authentic expression.
Nature and the Sacred: We draw upon the wisdom of nature and ancient traditions, recognizing our interdependence with the land and the greater mystery of life as essential to healing and wholeness.
Empowerment and Creativity: We support clients in rediscovering their inner strength, unlocking their creative potential, and living with a deep sense of purpose and aliveness.