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.

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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.

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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.

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Workshop Offering

    • 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

  • 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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Let’s Work Together

  • “I have never felt more relaxed in such a short period of time. This session was a true eye-opener to how quickly you can bring yourself to peace. I felt energized after each short meditation and will definitely carry this forward.”

    —Former Customer

  • “The best mindfulness seminar I have done to date. Extremely welcoming and knowledgeable. I thoroughly enjoyed the guided meditation and will be putting these practices into my life.”

    —Former Customer

  • “This session was incredible. I learned that mindfulness can be practiced in just a few minutes a day. The discussion about the biology of stress and burnout was especially powerful.”

    —Former Customer

  • “Wonderful and relaxing. Both presenters were calming and knowledgeable — a perfect way to end a busy day.”

    - Former client

  • “I’m very close to burnout, and this session was the reminder I needed that I matter too. I’m grateful for the resources and look forward to practicing mindfulness more regularly.”

    - Former client

  • “Tamara and Roisin created such an inviting and safe space. Their calm demeanours and voices made the experience deeply grounding.”

    - Former client