Shailla Vaidya, MD MPH CCFP(EM) is a physician specializing in Mind-Body Medicine
in Toronto, Canada. With training in Family and Emergency Medicine, Therapeutic
Yoga, 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.