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
Why “Nudge?”
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
Heart-rate variability biofeedback
Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction
Various NAIOMT courses
Various yoga and meditation trainings