Dr. Jessica McConahay PT, DPT
Therapeutic Pain Specialist, Fellow of Pain Science
I’ve taken a non-linear path to becoming a Physical Therapist. Before entering healthcare, I was a musician, worked in a start-up, and taught yoga and meditation. My curiosity about the mind and body eventually led me back to school to study neuroscience and kinesiology, and I later earned my Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of California, San Francisco.
In my clinical work, I draw on a long-standing mindfulness practice, an interest in neuroscience, and an awareness of how thoughts, emotions, and experiences influence healing. I’ve completed over two years of post-doctoral training in pain science and continue to pursue education that bridges physical rehabilitation with mental and emotional wellbeing. Some might describe this as a mind-body approach—I simply believe in seeing you as a whole.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) - University of California, San Francisco
Fellow in Pain Sciences (Evidence in Motion)
Therapeutic Pain Specialist (ISPI, now Evidence in Motion)
Additional training
TMD/TMJ
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain
Trauma-informed care
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction
Various yoga and meditation trainings
Heart-rate variability biofeedback
Why “Nudge”?
When we meet our experiences with curiosity, we begin to sense the edges of what’s possible. Sometimes, all that’s needed is a gentle nudge to explore those edges. Working together means having a partner along that path—someone to help you navigate challenges, find steadiness in the middle, and uncover new possibilities for movement and healing