Sophie began her interest in physician peer-coaching after struggling with her own career burn-out and balancing work demands with parenthood. Between the two, she had lost time, space, and energy for her own creative endeavors. She realized this vital loss had effects that spilled over into her personal relationships, her outlook and resilience regarding her work, and her overall sense of well-being.
She almost quit practicing medicine completely.
Rediscovering her connections with writing, with dance, and with art in general through a certificate program in Narrative Medicine with Columbia University allowed her to rediscover internal values she had been ignoring. Using art as a pathway towards acknowledging personal values allowed her to redefine the way she practiced medicine, to find more joy and contentment with the work, and also with the people she loves.
She will complete her certificate in Physician Peer Coaching from the American College of Physicians in 2025, but she is happy to accept clients from any work discipline. She hopes she can help other people find their own pathways forward in medicine, or other fields, in ways that acknowledge their personal values and that foster a sense of joy and contentment in their daily lives and relationships.
She is also available for workshops, speaking engagements, and presentations.
Dr. Sophie Peterson
Dr. Peterson is available for workshops and presentations that combine humanities and the arts with health and medicine. Please email for inquiries:
admin@hart-med.com
A few of her previous workshops and presentations have included:
“Introduction to Narrative Medicine,” for medical students and student wellness staff, November 2023
“RESET with (H)Art 1 — Santa Fe Museum Day”, in collaboration with Presbyterian Medical Group Clinician Experience, September 2024
“RESET with (H)Art 2 — Flamenco Tablao Experience”, in collaboration with Presbyterian Medical Group Clinician Experience, October 2024
“Caring for Caregivers 1” in collaboration with UNM Healing Arts program, April 2025
“Haiku Mind” virtual presentation for Lumiere Lab, with Leah N’Diaye and Lionstooth Leadership, April 2025
“Caring for Caregivers 2” in collaboration with UNM Healing Arts program, Los Duranes Community Center, April 2025
“Introduction to Narrative Medicine for Medical Learners” in collaboration with UNM Office of DEI, Undergraduate Health Sciences Enrichment Program, June 2026
“Caring for Caregivers/Community - Haiku & Food Workshop,” in collaboration with Presbyterian Community Health Resource Center Learning Kitchen, August 2025
upcoming: “Narrative Medicine: An Art-focused Tool for Clinician Self-care”, New Mexico Pediatric Association Wylder Conference, September 2025
upcoming: “Haiku Mind: a creative tool for stress management and mind-body connection”, New Mexico Diabetes Advisory Council - Lifestyle Medicine Session, September 2025