Sonal Kamalia, MD.
Physician, Artist and Your Guide to Creative Wellness
As a physician, I've always been driven by a desire to help others. But even in a profession dedicated to healing, burnout is a real and present danger. I experienced this firsthand, and it led me on a journey of self-discovery that ultimately transformed my life.
Art has always been a constant in my life. Even as a medical student, I dreamed of pursuing art as a hobby. However, the demands of medical school and my subsequent training often left me feeling drained and uninspired with no time and energy for art. I finally picked up the camera after in my initial years of my career and I found myself in my zone. There is something incredibly therapeutic about capturing fleeting moments and expressing myself through images.
As a physician, I've always been driven by a desire to help others. But even in a profession dedicated to healing, burnout is a real and present danger. I experienced this firsthand, during which one of the first things I left behind was my creative joy. Not only was I not able to pick up my camera, I was suddenly faced with creative struggles that I had never faced before. I also faced physical symptoms related to stress as I had forgotten to take care of me. It was during these challenging times that I realized I needed to prioritize my own well-being and creativity is a big part of taking care of me.
Seeking a way to overcome these obstacles, I turned to coaching which led me on a journey of self-discovery that ultimately transformed my life. Through life coaching, I learned valuable tools for managing stress and finding balance in my life. Mind body coaching taught me how mental health contributes towards physical health. Creativity coaching helped me break free from creative blocks and rediscover my passion for art.
My hope is to share these insights with others who are struggling with creative blocks or are yearning to indulge in their hobby/ creative pursuits and find it difficult to do so because of blocks, time, space and energy. I believe that by addressing whats important to us, we can find greater fulfillment and live more meaningful lives.
As a physician and a healer, I'm committed to helping people on their journeys towards wellness. Whether you're seeking to unlock your creative potential, or simply improve your overall well-being, I'm here to support you.