Jennifer Francis-Gehring

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Jennifer Francis-Gehring, LCSW, MSW, BSN, BA, RYT 200, was born and raised in Owensboro, KY. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from Bellarmine University in 1998, her Master of Social Work from Spalding University in 2003, and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Spalding University in 2010. Jennifer has worked in many nonprofit agencies and the medical field for her entire Social Work career before finally opening her own private practice- Willow and Ash in Owensboro, KY. Jennifer is trained in EMDR, Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), NeurOptimal Neurofeedback, EAGALA- Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and uses Polyvagal Theory as a lens to provide therapy that helps clients begin to embody safety and connection within the nervous system. Jennifer became a Yoga instructor in 2023 and loves teaching Hatha Flow, focusing on breathwork and nervous system regulation activities while providing safety, connection and community. Jennifer is passionate about educating communities about Trauma Stewardship and Polyvagal Theory and has created trainings that will help our community learn about trauma and the ability to build resilience. Jennifer is very excited to integrate her gifts of storytelling, soft and lilting voice, along with therapeutic essence and create guided imagery meditations for Insight Timer that will help others learn how to harness the power of their breath and step into authenticity.

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