A little about me.
I’m a board-certified internal medicine physician, educator and speaker, certified physician coach, best-selling author, and founder of the Conscious Physician Method. I immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 14 and now reside in sunny Albuquerque, New Mexico with my gorgeous husband, two amazing kiddos, our sweet dog, and lots of houseplants.
In 2020, I founded the Conscious Physician Method to assist healthcare professionals and executives restore health and happiness to their personal lives, family lives, relationships and medical practices. Since then, I have supported countless professionals in rediscovering joy, preventing burnout, and fostering vitality. My coaching success and methodology have led to multiple appearances on national television and the publication of a best-selling book which details my evidence-based holistic approach to healing, emphasizing the transformative power of Psilocybin in treating trauma.
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Lived Experience + Professional Expertise
Trauma can drive us toward extraordinary achievements, yet our ability to sustain such intensity is finite.
I lived under the terrorist regime of Iran for the first 14 years of my life, and I lived in an active war for my first 8 years. These experiences left me clinging to memories and beliefs that hindered my growth into adulthood, a realization that would only dawn on me decades later.
Upon arriving in the U.S., I relished the freedom to pursue education without fear for my life or female oppression. In 2003, I received my undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology from Emory University, with an interest in neuroplasticity. Three years later, I received my Masters at the Rollins School of Public Health, specializing in Global Health and Infectious Disease. In 2011, I received my Doctor of Osteopathy from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. One year later, I relocated from Georgia to New Mexico to finish my residency in Internal Medicine at the University of New Mexico. Throughout my residency, I achieved remarkable success, receiving Resident of the Year Award for three consecutive years, a distinction never before awarded in my program.
By all measures, I was thriving; yet despite my outward success, a war was brewing inside me. As my career progressed, I became increasingly aware of the systemic flaws within the medical field. Physician burnout was rampant across the nation, and I found myself quickly spiraling too.
They say that the healer’s gift is in her own wound, and they’re right.
My journey reached a breaking point as I grappled with unresolved trauma from my childhood in war-torn Iran, the challenges of motherhood, and the toll of medical practice. As my mental health declined, my struggled drove me into understanding the causes and interventions for trauma, severe depression and anxiety, addiction, burnout, and compassion fatigue. The more I searched, the clearer it became that conventional medicine couldn't provide the answers I sought, prompting me to explore alternative paths. Discovering psychedelic medicine, I began microdosing psilocybin and practicing meditation. Though initially counterintuitive amidst my Western training and the chaos surrounding me, these daily practices became pivotal in my mental health recovery—and they began to evolve into something I never could have imagined.
As I addressed the lingering trauma from my childhood in Iran, I also reconnected with my Persian roots—a culture deeply influenced by psychedelics and plant medicine. In what felt like a moment of losing my mind, I discovered I was actually finding it, along with my body, soul, and spirit. I was coming home to myself. From this journey emerged the Conscious Physician Method—a unique fusion of my signature Conscious Life Practices and Psilocybin coaching.
My personal and professional journey led to the realization that healing yourself is deeply connected to healing others.
No longer suffering from burnout or haunted by trauma, I became a trailblazer in the psychedelic movement and medical field, dedicating over a decade to educating others on the symbiosis of psychedelics and medicine well before its recent resurgence. As my coaching practice blossomed, I continued working in palliative and hospice medicine in New Mexico, with an emphasis on educating the community on self-care and the proper use of psychedelics. I began implementing psychedelic medicine in end-of-life care and witnessed immense breakthroughs in my patients, who deserved to die with dignity.
Finally, in late 2023, I left my position in hospice care and as a professor at the University of New Mexico to fully focus on my offerings as the Conscious Physician, detailed throughout this site.
Now, I educate others and share my transformative practices with a global audience through my books, programs, podcasts, and more. I support physicians, therapists, healthcare professionals, and executives who wish to heal, learn, and grow using integrative modalities, and it brings me joy every day.
Selected Qualifications
As a board-certified internal medicine physician, I specialize in palliative care, hospice, and addiction medicine. With over a decade of experience as a former academic hospitalist, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to patient care.
Professional Background:
Medical Specializations: Palliative Care, Hospice, Addiction Medicine, Psychedelic Medicine
Certification: Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Academic Experience: Former Academic Hospitalist with 10 years of service
Education:
Bachelor's Degree: Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology, Emory University
Master's Degree: Public Health, Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, with a concentration in Global Health and Infectious Disease
Pioneering Contributions to Healthcare:
I am passionate about advancing medical education and have been a pioneer in educating on the intersection of medicine and psychedelics for over a decade. Through authorship, podcasts, mainstream media appearances, and speaking engagements, I strive to promote holistic healthcare practices.
Specialized Expertise:
I specialize in streamlining medical practices, particularly in reducing electronic medical record (EMR) burdens for frontline physicians. My strategies have not only improved efficiency but have also generated millions in revenue for healthcare facilities.
I also specialize in psychedelic medicine education.
I’d love to get to know you too.
Are you ready to create a sustainable life and career you absolutely love? It would be my honor to support you on your journey. Schedule your complimentary discovery call today. I can’t wait to meet you!
