Dr. Kathy Stepien is a board-certified pediatrician, certified coach, and the founding director of the Institute for Physician Wellness (IPW), a global coaching and retreat network dedicated to supporting healthcare professionals — especially physicians — in reclaiming their wellbeing, alignment, and personal joy.

With over three decades of experience in medicine, she combines her medical training with mindfulness-based practices, compassionate coaching, and leadership development to help clients break free from burnout, over-functioning, and the pressures of a demanding career.

Since founding IPW in 2016, Dr. Stepien has offered transformative retreats, workshops, and coaching programs designed to support physicians — and other high-achieving individuals — as they navigate stress, reclaim balance, and build fulfilling lives grounded in presence, clarity, and authenticity.

Outside of her professional work, she values connection, nature, and balance — she often spends free time hiking with friends and family alongside her golden retriever.

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