Beyond Wellness: Physician-Led Meditation That Works
Mindfulness workshops for stress, attention, and resilience led by University of Toronto Psychiatrists.
Dr. Roisin Byrne and Dr. Tamara Hoppe are Academic and Clinical Psychiatrists at the University of Toronto.
Our mission is to make evidence-based meditation and self-regulation practices accessible, practical, and credible for high-performing individuals and organizations.
What we offer:
Physician-led facilitation
Guided meditation practices
Evidence-informed teaching
Interactive reflection
Take-home tools
Our Approach
Every workshop is intentionally designed and physician-led.
We begin with a focused consultation to understand your organization’s goals, challenges, and audience. From there, we develop a tailored experience that integrates:
Evidence-based understanding of stress and attention
Guided meditation practices
Practical strategies for real-world application
Participants leave with tools that are not only effective, but sustainable
Possible Focus Areas
Burnout and stress reduction
Productivity, attentional and efficiency training
Self-compassion and resilience
Nervous system regulation
Emotional regulation in high-demand environments
Our goal is not just to offer a meaningful experience in the moment, but to help participants build skills they can return to again and again.
Who We Are
We are Dr. Roisin Byrne and Dr. Tamara Hoppe — clinical psychiatrists, educators, and meditation facilitators. As psychiatrists, we are trained to understand the full spectrum of human experience — stress, burnout, anxiety, emotional overload, self-criticism, and resilience. Our medical grounding allows us to create environments that feel informed, attuned, and deeply safe.
Both of us maintain personal meditation practices — helping us navigate life as doctors, mothers, and living the reality of full schedules, competing priorities, and finding imperfect balance.
Bringing meditation into the world as physicians is deeply intentional. We bridge science, evidence and compassion, structure and softness.
At the heart of MD Meditation is a simple but deeply held belief: mindfulness and self-compassion are not luxuries — they are essential tools for living well.
Workshop Offering
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Physician-led facilitation by experienced medical doctors
Live, guided meditation practices designed for beginners and busy professionals
Clear, evidence-informed teaching on mindfulness, stress, and attention
Trauma-informed, psychologically safe approach
Interactive reflection and discussion (always optional)
Practical tools participants can use immediately at work and at home
Customizable content based on your organization’s goals
Take-home resources to support ongoing practice
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Welcome & Orientation
A brief introduction, setting expectations, and creating a psychologically safe, accessible space.Understanding Stress & Attention
Clear, practical teaching on how stress affects focus and well-being, and what meditation actually trains.Guided Meditation Practice
An accessible, live guided meditation focused on grounding and present-moment awareness.Reflection & Discussion
Optional reflection and group discussion to normalize experiences and deepen learning.Mindfulness in Daily Life
Practical strategies and short practices that can be used at work and in everyday life.Guided Practice: Regulation or Self-Compassion
A second guided meditation focused on emotional regulation, self-compassion, or resilience.Closing & Take-Home Tools
Key takeaways, simple guidance for ongoing practice, and time for questions. -
1. Brief Consultation
We begin with a short conversation to understand your organization, goals, and context.2. Customized Workshop Design
We tailor the session content, length, and focus to meet your specific needs.3. Live, Physician-Led Delivery
Workshops are delivered live—virtually or on-site—with guided practices and interactive elements.4. Practical Take-Home Support
Participants leave with simple tools and resources to continue practicing beyond the session. -
Workshops are priced to reflect physician-led expertise and thoughtful customization.
Pricing typically includes:
A base engagement fee, which covers consultation, needs assessment, workshop design, and materials
An hourly facilitation fee for live delivery (virtual or on-site)
For larger groups, a per-participant fee may apply to support high-quality facilitation and engagement.
Final pricing is based on session length, format, and group size.
Custom quotes are provided following a brief consultation.
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