Medicine Demands Everything—But You Don’t Have to Choose Between Your Career, Your Well-Being, or Your Personal Life.
Through evidence-based coaching, you can build a sustainable, fulfilling medical career—without exhaustion or compromise.
We are proud to support physicians, medical departments, & healthcare leaders in creating evidence-based coaching and training solutions that reduce burnout, improve retention, and enhance leadership.
53% of physicians are burnt out.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. The relentless demands of medicine can make it feel impossible to find balance, fulfillment, and a clear path forward.
Maybe you…
→ Feel like you’re constantly drowning, with no real work-life integration in sight.
→ Struggle to maintain relationships as your career demands more than you have to give.
→ Have spent years following a rigid career path—now that you’re an Attending, you’re unsure what’s next.
→ Want to align your values with your career—but feel trapped by the unrealistic expectations of medicine.
💡 Here’s the truth:
It’s not your fault that this feels overwhelming. Medicine was never designed to support physician well-being.
The system expects you to be endlessly resilient—but that doesn’t mean you have to accept burnout as the cost of your career.
And yet—this doesn’t mean you have to stay stuck.
Maybe you’re also…
✔ Realizing your current trajectory is unsustainable—and something needs to change.
✔ Wanting to integrate your career, well-being, and personal life in a way that actually works.
✔ Ready to reflect, reimagine, and try new approaches to thrive in medicine—without sacrificing yourself in the process.
🔥 That’s where we come in.
Hi, we’re root & rise.
At root & rise strategies, we believe that physician well-being isn’t just an individual challenge—it’s a systemic issue that demands real change. Medicine was never designed with sustainability in mind, and yet physicians are expected to navigate its relentless demands without structured support.
That’s where we come in.
As the founder of root & rise and as an evidence-based performance coach, I help physicians navigate the deep, often unseen challenges of a demanding career. Whether you're rethinking your path in medicine, stepping into leadership, or struggling to balance your career and personal life—you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Through data-informed coaching, leadership development, and systemic strategies, root & rise strategies partners with physicians and medical departments to create:
✔ Tailored, evidence-based coaching for physicians at every stage of their careers
✔ Leadership development programs designed for medical professionals
✔ Proven strategies for burnout reduction, retention, and systemic well-being
Because better-supported physicians lead to healthier careers, stronger teams, and better patient outcomes.
Get the Support & Strategy You Deserve
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✔ Navigate career transitions with clarity—whether stepping into leadership, considering a pivot, or redefining what success looks like in medicine.
✔ Align your career with your values—so you can make informed decisions that support both your professional and personal fulfillment.
✔ Reclaim your sense of self—integrating your identity as a physician with your well-being, relationships, and ambitions outside of medicine.
✔ Break free from burnout and exhaustion—building a career that is sustainable, meaningful, and works for you.
✔ Create a clear plan for what’s next—whether that’s career advancement, more balance, or simply more energy and clarity in daily life.No matter where you are in your career, coaching provides the structure, support, and tools to help you move forward with confidence.
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✔ 60-minute virtual sessions—flexible scheduling, no commute required.
✔ Asynchronous support—guidance between sessions when you need it most.
✔ Personalized coaching plans—tailored to your specific challenges, values, and goals.
✔ Data-driven progress tracking—so you can measure real growth, not just talk about it.
✔ Accountability that moves you forward—this isn’t just venting; it’s strategic, results-driven coaching.Coaching isn’t about adding more to your plate—it’s about creating a career that actually works for you.
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Coaching is more than just conversations—it’s about real change, backed by evidence.
✔ ICF-certified coach with 125+ hours of graduate-level coaching education
✔ 100+ hours of 1:1 coaching training & rigorous performance evaluations
✔ Specialized in coaching physicians and professionals in high-pressure environments
✔ Blends coaching psychology, neuroscience, and real-world leadership strategiesYou deserve practical tools, not vague advice. Our work will combine science-backed methods, deep self-reflection, and actionable steps to create lasting transformation in your career and life.
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True alignment happens when we integrate:
🧠 What you know (expertise, logic, data-driven strategies)
❤️ What you feel (intuition, values, lived experience)
🔥 What you need (boundaries, fulfillment, sustainable career practices)My coaching blends sharp analysis, deep intuition, and a fierce commitment to your success.
When we bring together clarity, self-trust, and strategic action, real transformation happens.
Real Outcomes. Lasting Change.
Coaching isn’t just about reflection—it’s about action, strategy, and real results. Here’s what you’ll gain from our work together.
Clarity & Confidence in Your Career Path
✔ Define what truly matters to you—beyond clinical demands and institutional pressures.
✔ Move from uncertainty to a clear, values-aligned vision for your career and well-being.
✔ Develop decision-making strategies that help you trust yourself, navigate career transitions, and lead with confidence.
A Sustainable Career That Works for You
✔ Learn how to set boundaries that actually hold—without guilt or fear of professional consequences.
✔ Create a rhythm that balances your career, leadership, and personal well-being.
✔ Build long-term habits that prevent burnout and support career longevity.
Leadership & Advocacy Skills for Lasting Impact
✔ Step into your unique leadership style, whether in clinical care, research, or administration.
✔ Gain practical tools for advocating for yourself, your team, or systemic change.
✔ Learn how to lead without burnout—so you can sustain the impact you want to make in medicine.
Data-Driven Progress Tracking
✔ Identify what career success looks like for you—not just what’s expected in medicine.
✔ Set measurable, achievable goals that reflect real growth, not just productivity.
✔ Stay accountable with structured check-ins and guided reflection.
Accountability & Support, Every Step of the Way
✔ Coaching isn’t just about talking—it’s about strategic action and real-world application.
✔ Get expert feedback, challenge limiting beliefs, and take meaningful steps forward.
✔ Experience a coaching partnership that blends insight with actionable change.
Clarity, accountability, and sustainable success. This is what coaching can do for you.
See What Coaching Can Do—From Physicians Who’ve Been There.
Ready to Take the Next Step? Let’s Connect.
This free consultation call is an opportunity to explore whether 1:1 coaching is the right fit for you. No pressure—just a space to reflect, ask questions, and gain clarity on your next steps.
During our call, you’ll have the chance to:
✔ Share what’s on your mind—from career uncertainty to burnout, leadership challenges, or work-life integration.
✔ Ask me anything—about my coaching approach, credentials, and how I work with physicians.
✔ Explore what coaching could look like—and whether it aligns with your needs and goals.
If we’re a mutual fit, we can discuss next steps. If not, that’s okay—either way, you’ll leave with more clarity on what’s next for you.
What You Need to Know: Physician Coaching FAQs
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Your outcomes depend on your goals and the work we do together. I’ll be your guide, facilitator, advocate, and supporter—but you are the owner of your growth. Coaching is a collaborative process, and I’ll help you gain clarity, build confidence, and take action toward a career and life that actually work for you.
Common areas of focus include:
✔ Reducing burnout and reclaiming fulfillment in medicine
✔ Navigating career transitions, promotions, or leadership growth
✔ Setting boundaries, managing stress, and achieving work-life integration
✔ Strengthening confidence, clarity, and decision-makingIf you’re feeling stuck but not sure what you need, that’s okay—coaching is a space to figure it out.
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I find these two metaphors help illustrate the difference:
1️⃣ A therapist is an archaeologist; a coach is an architect. Therapy digs into the past to uncover patterns and heal wounds, while coaching focuses on designing your future.
2️⃣ As the client, you’re the driver of your car. As your coach, I’m in the passenger seat. I may hold the map and suggest turns, but you decide where to go. We might glance in the rearview mirror for insights, but our focus is always forward.
Many physicians benefit from both coaching and therapy—I personally have both. If you're curious to explore further, I’ve written about coaching vs. therapy.
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I’m not the expert on your life—you are. But as an ICF-credentialed, evidence-based performance coach, I bring the expertise to help you gain clarity, make decisions, and move forward.
I’ve coached physicians across all career stages—residents, attendings, physician leaders—helping them navigate burnout, leadership, transitions, and systemic challenges in medicine. My background in coaching physicians means I understand the unique pressures of the field while keeping our work centered on you, not just your job title.
✔ Want to see if we’re a good fit? Let’s start with a free 45-minute chemistry call. You’ll experience light coaching, we’ll explore your goals, and you can ask any questions. If we move forward, great! If not, I’ll help you find the right next step.
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The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the gold standard for coaching certification worldwide. My ACC-level credential means I’ve completed:
✔ Rigorous graduate-level education in coaching
✔ Extensive hands-on coaching experience
✔ Mentor coaching & performance evaluations
✔ Ethics & competency exams to meet ICF’s highest standardsThis ensures that my coaching is ethical, research-based, and held to the highest professional standards—not just intuition or personal experience.
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Physicians rely on evidence-based medicine—I believe coaching should be no different.
My coaching is grounded in research-backed frameworks from psychology, neuroscience, and leadership development. I integrate proven methodologies with deep empathy and intuition, ensuring our work is academically rigorous and deeply human.
This means you get strategies that are effective, research-supported, and tailored to your unique goals—not just vague advice.
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Coaching is designed to fit your demanding schedule. A typical engagement includes:
✔ Two 60-minute private coaching sessions per month (virtual)
✔ Personalized strategies and exercises between sessions (optional)
✔ Asynchronous support via email/messaging as neededThere’s no rigid curriculum—our work evolves based on what’s most pressing for you.
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Coaching is an investment in your well-being and career sustainability. Pricing varies based on session frequency and package length.
Let’s start with a free 45-minute chemistry call—I’ll walk you through options and answer any questions.