Hi, I’m Jacqui!
I’m a nervous system educator, neuro rehabilitation physiotherapist, and health coach — and the founder of Brain Body Wellness, a Sunshine Coast–based and online practice dedicated to helping people with chronic conditions address the often missing piece in their healing: nervous system regulation.
About Me
This work is deeply personal for me. In my 20s and early 30s, my health was a mess. I looked fine, but I was constantly stuck in fight-or-flight — exhausted, struggling with gut issues, irritability, poor sleep, and eventually thyroid problems. I thought this was just “normal” life. After having my daughter, I began questioning what true health meant. That curiosity led me to food, toxins, and gut health — but the real breakthrough came when I discovered nervous system regulation.
I started exploring approaches I’d once dismissed: retraining my breathing, brain retraining, vagus nerve toning, mindset work, and uncovering limiting beliefs. Slowly, my body shifted out of survival mode. My gut healed, my thyroid medication became unnecessary, and for the first time I felt resilient, calm, and truly well. It’s been over 9 years now, and I feel healthier than I did in my 20s.
That journey shaped the way I work with clients today. Many people come to me after years of protocols and appointments, still feeling stuck and unheard. What I’ve seen again and again is that nervous system dysregulation keeps the body locked in survival mode — blocking healing, no matter what else you try.
I created an online nervous system regulation program so this work is accessible wherever you are. My focus isn’t just on managing symptoms — it’s on helping your nervous system function as it’s meant to, so your body can access its innate ability to heal.
My mission is to help people who are stressed, burnt out, or struggling with chronic conditions reset their nervous system, so the body can finally feel safe enough to heal. When we address the nervous system — the foundation of health — everything else has the chance to start working.
If you’re ready to bring your nervous system back into balance and restore your body’s natural ability to heal, I’d love to support you.
Professionally
I started out 18 years ago as a physiotherapist before doing post graduate study in neuroanatomy. I was always fascinated by the brain and nervous system!
I have worked both in Australia and in the UK, in leadership positions including the clinical lead physio for neurology. I have loved helping thousands of patients achieve their goals as well as mentoring others in my team to do the same.
After going on my own health journey, I realised a more holistic approach was needed to really help clients achieve results. I went on to study health coaching and low tox coaching and have completed further study in the nervous system more specifically.
My Qualifications
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPHTY) 2006
Graduate Diploma Neuro Rehab (GDip rehab)
Certified in Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Nutrition and Health Coach (certified through Well College Global)
Low Tox Coach (certified through Low Tox Life)
Pilates Instructor