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 Masters 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.

Disclosures: Speaker and course educator at Neuroscience and Yoga Conference, School of Embodied Yoga Therapy, Inner Peace Yoga Therapy, and Dalhousie Class of '99 Med School Reunion.