Meet Your Guide
Emma Todd, PA-C
Founder of Soul SalveĀ
Hi, I'mĀ Emma
My Journey from Burnout to Purpose
Fifteen years ago, I entered medicine with passion and purpose, ready to make a difference in patients' lives. Like many of you, I threw myself completely into my work as a Physician Assistant, believing that dedication meant sacrificing my own wellbeing for the sake of others.
The wake-up call came during my tenth year of practice. Despite loving patient care, I found myself dreading work, feeling emotionally depleted, and questioning whether I could continue in medicine. The very system I'd devoted my career to was slowly breaking me down and I knew I wasn't alone.
That's when I realized something crucial: we cannot sustainably care for others without first caring for ourselves. This revelation led me to specialize in healthcare provider wellness and burnout prevention, not just for my own survival, but to help fellow medical professionals rediscover the joy and purpose that brought us to medicine in the first place.
You're Not Alone in This Struggle
After 15+ years in medicine, I've seen too many talented, compassionate healthcare providers leave the profession not because they stopped caring about patients, but because the system left them with nothing left to give. The daily pressures, administrative burdens, and emotional demands create a perfect storm for burnout and compassion fatigue.
The traditional approach of "just push through" isn't working. Medical professionals need specialized support that understands our unique challenges while providing practical tools for sustainable practice.
A Comprehensive Approach to Professional Renewal
Soul Salve was born from my own journey back to purposeful practice.
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As a practicing PA who has navigated burnout personally, I understand the unique pressures we face. My specialized training in healthcare provider wellness ensures our programs combine lived experience with professional knowledge, creating the supportive resource I wished existed during my own difficult period.
Our three-tiered approach ensures lasting transformation:
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Initial Consultation
We start by understanding your unique challenges and goals in a pressure-free conversation.
CME Wellness Retreats
Small-group intensive experiences in restorative environments, providing 19.5 Category 1 CME credits while addressing burnout at its root.
Post-Retreat Integration Coaching
Ongoing support to help you implement and maintain strategies in daily practice for lasting transformation.
Ready to Rediscover Your Purpose?
You entered medicine to make a difference, and you still canā€”sustainably and joyfully. Soul Salve provides the support and tools you need to practice in a way that honors both your patients and yourself.
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