Ascend with Jaclyn
provides professional development and experiential learning programs that equip organizations and their workforce with practical, evidence-informed tools for understanding and regulating the effects of stress, trauma, and vicarious trauma. Through education on the neuroscience of stress and trauma, nervous-system regulation, somatic practices, breathwork, mindfulness, and trauma-sensitive movement, participants learn practical strategies to support self-regulation, resilience, stress management, and sustainable workplace wellness.
Programs are designed for government agencies, first-responder organizations, healthcare and human-service organizations, schools, nonprofits, and other workplaces seeking to strengthen employee wellness, reduce the impact of chronic and occupational stress, and build trauma-informed organizational capacity. Training combines accessible neuroscience education with experiential learning, allowing participants to understand the “why” behind stress responses while practicing practical techniques they can apply in the workplace and everyday life.
Meet the Teacher
Hi, I’m Jaclyn — a Yoga Alliance registered trauma-sensitive 200 hour yoga teacher, wellness consultant, and founder of Ascend with Jaclyn. Over the past seven years, it has been my mission to create safe, empowering spaces where people can learn the neuroscience behind cumulative stress and trauma and improve their physical and mental health through mindful movement and breath.
Compassionate Healing
I believe in the power of empathy and understanding as essential components of learning and wellness. My approach to creating and delivering wellness programming is centered around collaboration with organizations and an understanding of their unique cultures and challenges.
Empowerment Through Practice
I am committed to empowering my client organizations by providing tools and techniques that enhance self-awareness and nervous system regulation at the individual level, resulting in enhanced organizational efficiency and growth.
Inclusivity and Respect
I embrace diversity and am dedicated to fostering an inclusive space where every body feels welcome and valued. My training style and somatic practices are designed to be accessible and adaptable to meet the unique needs of each person, honoring their individual background, body type, and range of mobility.
Why Trauma-Informed Wellness?
Today's professionals face increasing demands that can contribute to chronic stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, and decreased well-being. Ascend with Jaclyn partners with organizations to provide evidence-informed wellness programs that combine stress education, nervous system regulation, gentle chair yoga, breathwork, and guided mindfulness.
Rather than focusing on performance alone, participants learn practical, accessible skills they can apply in real-world situations to manage stress, improve focus, strengthen resilience, and support healthy communication under pressure. Every session is inclusive, adaptable, and grounded in trauma-informed principles that emphasize choice, psychological safety, and respect for individual experiences.
Whether serving healthcare professionals, first responders, educators, or corporate teams, the goal is the same: to cultivate healthier individuals, stronger teams, and more resilient workplaces.
Upcoming Events at Ascend with Jaclyn
Join Ascend with Jaclyn for transformative events that inspire growth and connection in the community.
Chair Yoga at Florida Blue Sarasota Center
Join me every Wednesday morning from 10-11 am for transformative chair yoga classes designed to uplift and rejuvenate your entire being. This gentle and welcoming space features slow, mindful movements, calming breathwork, and guided relaxation to enhance emotional wellness, ease physical aches and pains, and promote a positive outlook.
No prior yoga experience is necessary - just come as you are, and move in a way that feels authentic to you. This class is perfect for seniors and individuals with varying ranges of mobility, as every body is honored and respected. These classes are sponsored by Florida Blue and are FREE to the community. Click the link below for more details and to register.
Recent Events at Ascend with Jaclyn
Gentle Strength & Resilience Yoga-Caregivers Empowering Caregivers Program
Stay tuned for our next yoga event for Tampa Bay area military active duty, veterans and adult family members! Our practice at the Tampa Florida Blue center on Wednesday, January 21 provided a sacred space for our local heroes to relax and unwind. Next event TBA soon!
Partner with Ascend with Jaclyn Today
Allow me to customize a virtual or at your location trauma-sensitive wellness training for you or your group. Programming is specifically tailored to address client needs and goals. *Travel fees may apply outside the South Hillsborough county area.