Fran Conway is a complementary care specialist with more than four decades of experience integrating clinical nursing, mind-body practices, and holistic healing. During her 43-year career at Weill Cornell Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, she spent nine years in the Department of Breast Surgery providing complementary care that supported patients preparing for and recovering from medical procedures. In this role, she incorporated mind-body relaxation techniques, targeted breathwork, and gentle movement to help reduce anxiety, settle the nervous system, and support restorative healing.
Fran is a yoga therapist, Ayurveda specialist, Reiki practitioner, and certified meditation and breathwork teacher. She offers gentle yoga focused on posture, pelvic floor and core stability, balance, and strength, with particular emphasis on beginners and individuals with osteoporosis. She also provides breath-based exercises for post-operative patients, mindful meditation, and Ayurvedic lifestyle counseling that supports sleep, digestion, daily routines, and overall well-being.
Her approach is compassionate, grounded, and highly personalized. Blending ancient philosophy with modern self-care, Fran creates accessible practices that help women reconnect with their bodies, reduce stress, and cultivate resilience. She is known for her calm presence, steady guidance, and ability to meet each person exactly where they are.