Hi there, I’m Dr. Zarya Rubin, MD
I’m a Harvard-educated functional medicine physician, a TEDx speaker, and a burnout expert.
Take a Deep Breath
Did that feel nearly impossible? Like you don’t even have time to slow down for a second?
Does the crush of anxiety and never-ending to-do lists running through your brain feel exhausting? Do you want to just crawl under a rock and disappear, while constantly repeating “Calgon, take me away…!
What I'm Passionate About
I’m passionate about helping high-achieving women in midlife struggling to manage stress, burnout and chronic health issues. I want to help you take a deep breath, regain calm, take back control of your health, and become energized and stress-proof! Why did I choose to do this work? Because I've been there.
When chronic stress, anxiety and burnout caused me to leave my conventional medical practice, I knew I needed to make some serious changes if I wanted to lead a fulfilling, authentic life. I wasn't satisfied that illness and the hamster wheel of stress was my "new normal" and that I would just have to accept it and live with it. I knew I wanted better. And I want that for you, too.
My whole life I had bounced from extremes, going from one high-stress job and pressure cooker to another - I finally realized I was using work as a means to escape from problems I didn't necessarily want to face; I was chasing success in order to avoid dealing with the much scarier pit of anxiety and trauma, and all of it was leading to burnout. But from the outside? I was living the dream, more successful than ever.
So What Changed?
What makes me different from other physicians and coaches?
I studied at Harvard and Columbia and come from the world of conventional medicine, which gives me an in-depth understanding of illness and disease. But I also truly believe in holistic health and wellness, and am well-versed in the practices of yoga and meditation. I trained at the world-renowned Institute For Integrative Nutrition, where we studied over 100 dietary theories and worked with mentors like Dr. Andrew Weil, Dr. Deepak Chopra, and more. I have also experienced coaching myself and seen the transformative effects it can have, even in a short period of time.
I went back to school, studying Integrative Nutrition to gain an even deeper understanding of the mind-body connection and how to help women heal. I then completed all three levels of advanced functional medicine training at The School of Applied Functional Medicine, to bring you cutting-edge approaches to get to the root cause of illness and chart a path towards healing. And now I'm here to share everything I've learned with you, to help you on your journey.
I then completed all three levels of advanced functional medicine training at The School of Applied Functional Medicine, to bring you cutting-edge approaches to get to the root cause of illness and chart a path towards healing.
I can't wait for us to work together and embark on this journey to live a balanced, empowered, healthy, fearless life...
I take all of my badass Ivy League education, combine it with my intuition, passion, and sense of humor to bring you the best possible clinical experience with guaranteed results
SUPER FUN
FACTS
NOW FOR THE IMPORTANT STUFF
I’m an ENFJ with a lot of P, Enneagram 7
I’m a trained opera singer and still sing with the Portland Symphonic Choir
I stopped drinking alcohol - because it doesn’t mix well with perimenopause!
My husband is pretty great, too - he’s an endometriosis surgeon, helping diagnose and treat women from all over the world with complex endometriosis.
Your at-a-glance guide to where I stand on all the truly important things.
THE QUIZ
Favorite accessory
Big, funky earrings are my jam
Favorite Bridgerton Character
Daphne Bridgerton
Movie I can quote perfectly
Love Actually
alternate universe job:
Lawyer! I love standing up for what's right
favorite place i've been:
Venice. I love all things Italian.
Loves of my life
a tiny Bichon Miniature Poodle, my daughter, and husband
Daily Obsession
the New York Times Spelling Bee and Worldle!
usually craving
Salty-sweet foods or maple syrup
beach vs mountains
Beach, beach, baby
Guilty Pleasure
Reality TV
Dr. Zarya's Credentials
Health Coaching Certification, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, New York, NY
Functional Medicine - School of Applied Functional Medicine, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 Certification
BA Biology, Harvard College, Cambridge, MA
MD Dalhousie, Medical School, Halifax, NS
Neurology Residency, McGill University, Montreal, QC
The one step to alleviating burnout
Burnout has reached epidemic proportions, along with our cultural obsession with productivity. In this humorous, highly personal, data-driven talk, Dr. Zarya Rubin teaches us how to outsmart burnout with four simple words: Do One Thing Less.
Have stress and overwhelm sapped your joy, energy and motivation? Are you struggling to do all the things all the time? Do you want to feel calm, in control and BALANCED?
Come find me on Instagram and say hello! I can't wait to meet you and help you on your journey to wellness
