Burnout Recovery for Health Professionals
Helping healthcare leaders build businesses that feel good again
Burnout recovery for health professionals isn’t just about rest — it’s about realignment.
I’m Dr. Alexandra Swenson-Ridley, founder of the Integrated Leadership & Wellbeing Institute. After building a seven-figure practice and burning out in the process, I now help healthcare practitioners heal from overwhelm and rebuild their businesses around who they are — not just what they do.
I Had It All On Paper… But Behind the Scenes I Was Falling Apart
As a chiropractor and practice owner, I did everything “right.”
Big team. Beautiful space. Vibrant practice. Financial success.
But behind the scenes, I was exhausted, injured, and emotionally disconnected. My success looked good — but it didn’t feel good.
After navigating an insurance audit, burnout, eventual bankruptcy, and a three-year hiatus from practice, I immersed herself in trauma recovery, leadership psychology, and Positive Psychology—earning a master’s degree in the field. Through my own healing, I realized there’s a missing link in healthcare for small practice owners: the integration of wellbeing, self-awareness, and strengths-based leadership.
I created the Integrated Leadership & Wellbeing Institute to help other healthcare leaders do what I had to learn the hard way:
You don’t have to build your life around your business — you can build your business around your life.
Dr. Alex helps high-achieving healthcare professionals recover from burnout and rebuild businesses aligned with their values.
You Don’t Have to Sacrifice Yourself to Serve Others
At the Institute, we approach burnout recovery for health professionals from a place of integration, not isolation.
We combine evidence-based tools like VIA Character Strengths and the Working Genius model with trauma-informed coaching and embodied leadership frameworks. You won’t find rigid systems here — just meaningful strategy rooted in who you are.
What if leadership felt like healing?
What if your practice could be a reflection of your values, not a drain on your soul?
You’re Not Broken. The Model You’ve Been Taught Is.
If you’re reading this, you’re probably a healthcare professional who:
- Built a thriving practice… but feels disconnected or depleted
- Loves your work… but dreads the grind
- Is questioning what success even means anymore
You’re not alone — and you’re not crazy. You’ve outgrown the hustle-fueled version of leadership.
That’s where we come in.
How We Help You Come Back to Yourself
Through 1:1 coaching, group programs, and self-paced tools, we guide you to burnout recovery for health professionals by:
- Reconnect with your core values and strengths
- Define aligned leadership on your terms
- Create sustainable business strategies that prioritize wellbeing
- Lead your team from clarity, not exhaustion
- Shift from reactive to regenerative practice ownership
- Our work is grounded in science, but it’s also deeply human.
What Our Clients Say
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“Dr. Alex helped me formulate a very doable plan. She was skilled at listening to my needs and helping me come up with solutions that fit my personality. She helped me determine the best order in which to take each step. I highly recommend her as a coach.”
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Dr. Maria P.
“Huge ROI! Dr. Alex helped me create a high-ticket offer that feels good and get clarity on the legal aspects of going online — while letting me be myself.”
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Dr. Suzanne P.
“After working with Dr. Alex, I launched the group program I’d been dreaming of for over a year. I made $9,000 from one webinar. Getting aligned with my values helped me be immediately successful.”
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Dr. Angie E.
“Her story was powerful. I’m walking away from her Aligned Authority workshop with practical strategies and a renewed sense of what leadership can look like.”
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Michael L.
This Isn’t Another Hustle Strategy. It’s a Way Back to Yourself.
Whether you’re just beginning to question the status quo or already know something has to change — you’re in the right place. Let’s explore what aligned leadership looks like for you.
About Dr. Alex
Dr. Alexandra Swenson-Ridley is a chiropractor, leadership coach, and founder of the Integrated Leadership & Wellbeing Institute. After burning out from her first seven-figure practice, she turned her focus to helping healthcare professionals redefine success and lead from alignment using trauma-informed frameworks, Positive Psychology, and embodied leadership. She’s a mom, a science nerd, and a fierce believer in doing business without self-sacrifice.