Reconnect and heal

Welcome to The Connected Self, I'm so glad you're here.

I'm on a mission to live a more connected life - rooted in the Earth, grounded in my body, in tune with my inner wisdom. I'd love to walk with you on your journey to reconnect, too.
Jess Manusama

In pursuit of connection...

Like so many of us, I spent the first half of my life in a profound state of disconnect, ignoring my body and my intuition, and looking for purpose outside of myself. All of that changed when, in the midst of a life that had spiralled out of control and left me wounded and grieving, I made the life-altering decision to come home to myself. I finally stopped abandoning myself, and started listening to myself instead. In the years since, I’ve been on a quest to live a more heart-centred and embodied life, to be more deeply connected to the Earth and to others, and in vibrant and creative relationship with Spirit. I deconstructed my entire belief system in search of something more authentic – and I found it. 

I would love nothing more than to partner with you on your own path towards wholeness, whatever stage of the journey you’re on, and have created Connected Conversations as an opportunity to do just that.

I’ve also found deep medicine in both Reiki and sacred Women’s Circles, and I am honoured to offer these services to you.

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A safe and supportive space to process anything from faith deconstruction to major life transitions, and help you reconnect to your own intuition. I bring the philosophy and atmosphere of Women’s Circles into a private, one-on-one setting, where you lead the conversation and I’m here to listen and help guide you toward your own wisdom.

Book a free 15-minute Discovery Call so you can see if this is for you.

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Relax among the trees in the Dandenong Ranges, and allow Reiki energy to flow through you to help restore balance in body, mind and soul.

Reiki uses the flow of universal life energy through gentle touch and intention, to activate the body’s natural healing abilities. Experience deep relaxation, stress reduction, and improve overall well-being as Reiki harmonises your energy flow, fostering a sense of peace and renewal.

In-person sessions are temporarily paused, however remote sessions can be requested.

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Join me in a soul-nourishing, heart-opening space, where women gather to support each other and heal through ritual, truth-telling and deep listening. Open Circles are standalone gatherings where anyone is welcome to join. Journey Circles are a closed container of 4 to 5 circles in a series, where the same group of women will journey together through 4 or 5 circle gatherings, allowing for deeper connection and greater healing to unfold. Consider joining me for an Open Circle if you’d like to get a taste of circle magic, or book your place in a Journey Circle to dive deep and experience the full potential of Women’s Circles.

Jess is an intuitive and wise guide. She knows when to take action and when to step back, which is a hallmark of her style. The way she holds space is grounding and transformative. Practicing Circle with Jess was an empowering experience.