Business Details
Your Trusted Burnout Recovery Specialist in Toronto
As a physician and yoga educator with over two decades of experience, I founded The Yoga MD to bridge Eastern Wisdom with Western Medicine. My journey began in toxic healthcare environments where I experienced burnout firsthand, prompting a return to ancestral practices like yoga and Ayurveda. This personal healing inspired the creation of evidence-based programs such as Rest, Reset, Rise! for burnout recovery and Reconnect for neuroinflammatory conditions. Combining my Harvard Master of Public Health training with clinical expertise, I specialize in therapeutic yoga and lifestyle medicine to address stress-related illnesses.My work extends to training healthcare professionals and delivering keynotes that equip organizations with tools for resilience. Certified as a Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) and grounded in trauma-informed practices, I prioritize accessibility and cultural sensitivity, serving diverse populations including Indigenous communities. My programs integrate mindfulness, self-compassion, and neuroplasticity science to empower individuals and institutions toward sustainable well-being.
Services
Burnout Recovery
Therapeutic Yoga
Mindfulness Training
Concussion Rehabilitation
Speaking Engagements
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based therapeutic yoga programs for burnout recovery.
- Our founder combines 20+ years of medical practice with yoga therapy expertise.
- We specialize in trauma-informed approaches for diverse and marginalized populations.
- Our programs integrate neuroscience, Ayurveda, and mindfulness research.
- We provide customized corporate wellness solutions for organizational resilience.
Associations and certifications
- C-IAYT
Services
Burnout Recovery
Our Rest, Reset, Rise! program combines therapeutic yoga, mindfulness, and neuroscience to reverse burnout symptoms. Designed for healthcare professionals and high-stress industries, this evidence-based approach rebuilds energy reserves and restores emotional resilience through structured self-compassion practices and nervous system regulation techniques.
Concussion Rehabilitation
The Reconnect Program addresses neuroinflammatory conditions using yoga therapy and lifestyle medicine. By integrating breathwork, gentle movement, and Ayurvedic principles, we help patients regain cognitive function and reduce chronic symptoms post-concussion through neuroplasticity-focused interventions tailored to individual recovery stages.
Mindfulness Training
We offer Mindful Self-Compassion courses and trauma-informed yoga therapy for individuals and organizations. These programs teach practical tools to reduce anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and cultivate sustainable well-being through structured meditation and body-awareness techniques grounded in both Eastern wisdom traditions and modern psychological research.
Corporate Wellness
Customized workshops and speaking engagements deliver stress resilience strategies to organizations. Our programs include on-site yoga sessions, burnout prevention training, and leadership development focused on creating supportive workplace cultures that prioritize mental health and team cohesion through evidence-based mind-body practices.
Medical Education
We provide continuing education for healthcare professionals on integrating yoga therapy into clinical practice. Our trainings cover trauma-informed care, lifestyle medicine applications, and culturally responsive approaches to patient wellness, combining Western medical standards with traditional healing methodologies to expand treatment options for chronic stress-related conditions.
People
Dr. Shailla Vaidya
Physician, Coach, Speaker
Dr. Shailla Vaidya is a Harvard-trained physician and certified yoga therapist with 20+ years of experience in emergency medicine and public health. She specializes in burnout recovery and mind-body medicine, combining Western science with Eastern traditions to create evidence-based wellness programs for individuals and organizations.
Questions
What makes your burnout recovery program different?
Our Rest, Reset, Rise! program uniquely combines medical science with yoga therapy and self-compassion practices, addressing both physiological and emotional burnout symptoms through structured, evidence-based interventions.
Do you work with healthcare professionals only?
While we specialize in supporting healthcare workers, our programs benefit anyone experiencing chronic stress, including educators, corporate professionals, and caregivers facing burnout symptoms.
Can yoga help with concussion recovery?
Yes. Our Reconnect Program uses gentle yoga therapy techniques to regulate the nervous system and promote neuroplasticity, specifically designed for individuals recovering from concussions and neuroinflammatory conditions.
Are your services covered by insurance?
Many extended health plans cover our yoga therapy sessions when provided by a registered healthcare professional. Check with your insurer for specific coverage details regarding complementary medicine services.
Do you offer virtual programs?
Yes. We provide online courses, virtual coaching sessions, and remote access to our therapeutic yoga programs for participants worldwide, with flexible scheduling options to accommodate different time zones.
Reviews (1)
Eric Canham
Jan 30, 2021
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Dr V is incredible. Her concussion program is very helpful. The group aspect makes it easy to connect with other patients who can share and learn from one another. She provides a very unique skillset, unlike any other doctor in the city - as far as i can tell.
