I help high-performing professionals and leaders regulate their nervous systems, build resilience, and recover from burnout so they can thrive in work and life. Through keynotes, consulting, and educational programs, I translate neuroscience and nervous system health into practical strategies for sustainable success..

BACK ON MY FEET

Back On My Feet is a book for anyone facing adversity, anyone searching for strength and anyone who believes in the possibility of rising after life knocks you down. It is a testament to resilience, to love and to the healing that becomes possible when we learn to be kind to ourselves.

Be among the first to receive this inspiring true story and join Olivia in redefining what it means to heal from the inside out.

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A warm welcome from The Heart-Centred Doctor.

I’m Olivia, a medical mum and heart-centered, soul-driven medical entrepreneur committed delivering coaching in healthcare, supporting fellow healthcare professionals to lead a more balanced life so they can thrive at work and at home without the burnout.

When I was 28 and a junior medical doctor, I was hit by a car and rendered a paraplegic. That moment changed my life.

I may have lost the ability to walk, but I gained so much in the process. I learnt what it was like to be a patient on the other side of the healthcare system.

Despite having the accident that hindered me greatly, I learnt the grit, determination, and support needed to recover and retrain from a terrible spinal injury.

Despite all that, I managed to advance my career as a dual trained rehabilitation medicine and specialist pain medicine physician and even started a family.

I overcame my imposter syndrome by using mindset mastery and I stepped up as a clinical leader at work using my compassionate leadership skills.

But most importantly, I learnt that life was too short to be spent overworked and overwhelmed, and now specialise in coaching in healthcare and helping other doctors create the life and career of their dreams without the burnout.

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You’re the heart-centered and intuitive medical doctor not thriving at work.
You’re feeling burnt out. You’ve lost your soul purpose in life and you feel trapped and uncertain of your current situation and future.

You may be struggling to connect with your family and friends as you feel so disconnected from yourself. And that’s lonely.

But it doesn’t have to be. You are not alone. As a doctor myself, I’ve customised leadership and career advancement coaching for doctors to empower you to have the heart-centered life and career you truly deserve.

Coaching Program:

Feel overwhelmed, isolated, and invisible? I deliver coaching in healthcare through my life and business coaching program for doctors, I help you reawaken and reconnect with yourself to lead a heart-centred life without the burnout!

Leadership Consulting:

Do you want to build a resilient team in your organisation? As an accredited R@W coach, mentor and trainer I can help you meet your goals. R@W is a method that fosters radical resilience in your workplace for both individual and teams.!

Book Me to Speak:

I’m a professional keynote speaker on coaching in healthcare and on preventing doctor burnout and improving the wellbeing of medical doctors through the eyes of and utilizing the powerful tools of self-care and self-compassion.

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Deepak Chopra and Dr.Olivia Lee Ong

It was my great pleasure to meet Deepak Chopra, renowned author, physician, and spiritual teacher. Deepak blends principles of modern medicine with holistic wellness and spirituality and is known for his work on mind-body healing. His emphasis on meditation, mindfulness, and self-awareness as pathways to physical and mental health are an inspiration to the work I do with nervous system regulation.

David Goggins and Dr.Oliva Lee Ong

I also recently had the opportunity to meet David Goggins, former Navy SEAL, ultramarathon runner, motivational speaker, and author known for his extreme mental toughness and perseverance. Overcoming a difficult childhood Goggins transformed himself through relentless discipline and endurance, becoming a symbol of grit and resilience. I really resonate on a personal level regarding his story of triumph over adversity, it was truly an inspiration to meet him. 

Richard Branson and Dr. Olivia Lee Ong

Recently I had the great pleasure of meeting Sir Richard Branson at an event in Melbourne.

Sir Richard Branson is arguably one of our generation’s most prolific entrepreneurs. He founded the Virgin brand in 1970 and has gone on to revolutionise industries as diverse as travel, telecommunications, health, banking, music and leisure. His reach spans more than 40 Virgin companies worldwide in over 35 countries.

The experience was unforgettable, and his wisdom and insights will stay with me, and be woven into the fabric of the work I do for my coaching and other clients. 

Many thanks go out to Business Chicks for arranging this special event.

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Amplify your voice.

Are you ready to speak your truth with certainty, clarity, and confidence? I provide speaker coaching to help you amplify your voice and own who you are—as a medical doctor and a human being—without apology..

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Quilly Award

Accepting my Quilly Award from ther National Academy of Bestselling Authors

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Aus Mumpreneur Awards

2023-silver award winner-Aus Mumpreneur
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Women Changing the world

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My Latest Posts

Support Your Immune System: The Nervous System Connection

I’ve seen countless people strive to “boost” their immune system with supplements, diets, or lifestyle changes—yet many overlook one of the most powerful influences of all: the nervous system. I learned this personally during a period of exhaustion years ago, when...

Royal Women’s Hospital Book Club

What a wonderful evening at the Royal Women’s Hospital Book Club tonight! I was delighted to join the RWH Book Club and discuss my book, Back on My Feet. It was a privilege to share my story and engage in such thoughtful and inspiring conversations with a group of...

WordFest – Clayton Library – Melbourne

Today’s WordFest 2026 event at Monash Libraries’ Clayton Library was an absolute highlight! I had the privilege of speaking to a wonderful audience and sharing stories, experiences, and insights from my writing journey. The energy in the room, the thoughtful...

Regulate Your Nervous System to Reduce Headaches and Migraines

Introduction: My Journey from Tension to Relief As a doctor, I’ve met countless patients struggling with headaches and migraines—and I’ve had my own share of those pulsing, mind-numbing episodes. While we often think of migraines as purely physical, I’ve learned...

Less Irritability, More Peace: Taming Your Nervous System

Introduction: The Moment I Knew Something Had to Change As a doctor, I’ve spent years studying stress and the body—but it wasn’t until I found myself snapping at loved ones after long shifts that I realised just how deeply our nervous system drives our emotions. That...

Afternoon of Impact – May 15

Last night in Canberra, I felt nervous telling a story I had already lived. I know the hospital bed, I know the spinal cord injury, I know the shock of being a doctor who became a patient, and I know the questions I was too frightened to ask in 2008. Still, speaking...

Canberra book launch (Back on My Feet)

The Canberra book launch of my latest book, Back on My Feet, was a great success. Canberra book tour with bookstore drop-ins the National Library of Australia and book launch Paperchain Bookstore. I really enjoyed the connection with my readers and meeting one of...

 Improve Focus and Concentration: A Regulated Nervous System Advantage

Introduction: What I Noticed in My Own Workday As a doctor—and someone who often juggles a demanding schedule—I know how frustrating it is when your mind refuses to cooperate. You sit down to focus… and instead, your attention scatters. What I’ve learned, both...

In Conversation – Back on my Feet – April 15 20206

On April 15th at 12:30 pm, I had the privilege of sitting down in conversation with Royal Rehab Group CEO Matt Mackay at Royal Rehab Ryde. Years ago, after a catastrophic accident, I was told the devastating news that I would never walk again. In that moment, the...

Sydney book launch Back on My Feet

What a gift it was to spend the evening in conversation about Back On My Feet at Dymocks Sydney, and to meet so many thoughtful readers afterwards. These events always remind me that books do not end when they are published. They begin again in the hands of each...

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