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Dr. Shailla Vaidya, MD MPH
As a former ER and Family Doctor, I worked in many toxic and unsupportive environments that caused me to burn out and question why I went into medicine.
My yoga practice saved me. It helped me release the stress that had built up in my body. It helped clarify my initial intention to become a doctor – to bring Eastern Wisdom to Western Medicine.
It was time to do what I wanted. So I travelled to India to study Yoga Thera and Ayurveda, healing myself so I could heal others.
When I came back, I started practicing Mind-Body Medicine. Research has been validating what the ancient yogis described thousands of years ago!
Rest, Reset, Rise! was born – a therapeutic yoga program for stress-related illness and burnout.
In 2018, the Universe hit me on the head. I sustained a concussion. Once again, yoga saved me, helping me regulate my nervous system and foster neuroplasticity. Then, I created the Reconnect Program for Concussion and Neuroinflammatory Disorders.
Now, I teach how therapeutic Yoga, Self-Compassion, and Ayurveda can foster health and well-being through clinical training, workshops and speaking engagements.
Shailla Vaidya, MD MPH CCFP(EM) C-IAYT, is a physician specializing in Mind-Body Medicine in Toronto, Canada. With training in Family and Emergency Medicine, Yoga Therapy, and a Master’s in Public Health from Harvard University, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice.
For over two decades, Dr. Vaidya has provided innovative healthcare to diverse and marginalized populations, leveraging her unique combination of Eastern Wisdom and Western Medicine to help individuals effectively manage and overcome stress. She has created several impactful trauma-informed, therapeutic Yoga and Lifestyle Medicine programs, including the Rest, Reset, Rise! Burnout Recovery Program, the Reconnect Program for Brain Injury and Neuroinflammatory Conditions, and the Live Better Lifestyle Medicine Program. She is also teacher-trained in the Mindful Self-Compassion Program and Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities, a program she shares passionately with her fellow helping professionals.
Recognized for her dynamic speaking abilities, Dr. Vaidya engages audiences by sharing her expertise on the science of stress, the practice of yoga, and the profound importance of compassion for personal well-being. Her work has empowered many to take charge of their health and has motivated organizations to prioritize well-being.
People often ask me how I started the Yoga MD. Here’s how it happened:
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