About Asklepian Coaching
Asklepian: the symbol of a rod entwined with a serpent, also known as the Staff of Asclepius and wielded by the Greek god of that name, representing healing and medicine.
The Asklepian is a symbol from Greek mythology of healing and medicine. It is a reminder of the importance of tending to our own health and well-being. Yet, rather ironically and even symbolically, it was not the Asklepian that initially became popularized as a symbol for modern day healthcare, but the Caduceus, which is a symbol for business and commerce, not health.
Just as the symbol of health was for a time mistakenly switched out for the symbol of work and business, it seems that our society also switched out the priority of health with the priority of one’s profession. Unfortunately, sacrificing one’s well-being for one’s professional work has lead to a host of challenges, and bringing people back into balance is something I am very passionate about – and is a challenge I have had to deal with, personally.
I am grateful for the path that lead me to create Asklepian Wellness Solutions. As a physician in primary care pediatrics, I have had the privilege for 10+ years of supporting children and youths with a lifetime of potential to develop ahead of them. As a coach, I have had the honor of supporting people in their pursuits of a well-lived, impactful life. As an administrative fellow at a large university medical center, I had the opportunity to support clinicians in serving their patients more effectively.
The path to get here took me through medical school, my pediatrics residency, and a management and leadership fellowship at Duke University Medical Center. I also completed my MBA at the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, as well as my Health and Wellness Coach training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, after which I earned my National Board of Medical Examiners Health and Wellness Coach certification.
As an active member of my local and national medical societies, I have organized events and retreats for 2-400 people across leadership, professional development, and personal growth focus areas. A strong believer in the power of community, I cultivate affinity groups for coaches, clinicians, and high performance individuals. My coaching work has included individual coaching of clinicians and non-clinicians, teaching coaching communication skills to medical students, and training clinical providers interested in the Veteran Affairs Whole Health paradigm.
I am excited to bring my body of experience to your organization, and I am driven to bring Wellness-Based Performance strategies to the healthcare industry at large.
