A few details about my educational background:

• College: Rosemont College (Yes, when it was still an all-women's school!)

• Medical School at Drexel University College of Medicine

• Residency at the Children's Hospital at Montefiore

• Fellowship at the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM)

I have always been in awe of how powerful the mind is, and pursued additional trainings in meditation, Mindfulness, Clinical Hypnosis, Reiki, and Ayurvedic Lifestyle. I am a HeartMath Biofeedback Trauma-Sensitive Certified Practitioner. I also obtained training as a life coach through The Life Coach School. I have been presenting lectures, leading workshops, and organizing retreats geared toward physician and health care provider wellness since 2006. At the height of COVID, I created Integrative Approaches to Mastering Wellness (affectionately called I AM Well MD) to ease some of the emotional burden that was created during the pandemic. Here, I combine the power of life coaching with the wisdom of mind body therapies to help individuals build resilience and break through their internal glass ceilings. 

Life coaches help their clients with improving their day-to-day lives.

We talk with our clients about a variety of topics, including:

- perfectionism

- self-confidence

- relationships (with colleagues, friends, family, and most importantly - yourself)

- expectations

- boundaries

- goal-setting

- time management

and so much more.

We can help you to identify obstacles and create strategies to overcome them.

We will provide you with tools that you will be able to carry with you life-long into any situation: 

Tools that can help you decrease stress, reduce burnout,  decrease emotional exhaustion, and build resilience. 

Tools that can deepen your satisfaction with the amazing things that are already in your life - like your family, friends, and career.

Tools that can help you find peace amidst storms.

Tools that can help you pivot, so that you can propel yourself forward in ways that you didn't think were possible. 

Skeptical?

The research is emerging. Take a peek at these articles - these articles illustrate the positive impact that coaching had on physicians:

• Effect of a Professional Coaching Intervention on the Well-being and Distress of Physicians: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial -  JAMA

• Effect of a Novel Online Group-Coaching Program to Reduce Burnout in Female Resident Physicians: A Randomized Clinical Trial - Published in JAMA

Just for a moment, imagine what your life could be like on the other side.

What would it be like if your inner critic was quiet? 

What would it be like if you could play with your kids after work and not feel guilty about all the things on your to-do list that weren't yet done?

What would it be like if you could let go of people-pleasing? 

What would it be like if you could set your baggage from the past down and move forward?

What would it be like if you could create a future on your terms?

It's possible - but only if you begin to create the vision and take steps to work towards it. 

Mind-body approaches are evidence-based practices that recognize the powerful connection between our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical health. 

Examples of Mind-Body Approaches include: 

• Mindfulness and mindful awareness
• Meditation
• Guided imagery
• Breathwork and relaxation techniques
• Biofeedback
• Stress management strategies
• Cognitive reframing and positive psychology techniques
• Emotional regulation skills
• Gratitude and compassion practices
• Self-awareness and resilience training

These techniques are supported by research showing they can help reduce stress, anxiety, and chronic pain; improve emotional regulation and sleep; enhance focus and resilience; and promote overall health and well-being.

These effects are not just limited to the client; there is often a palpable ripple effect that is created, too.