Nishi Bhopal, MD

I grew up in a Punjabi family in a small town outside Vancouver, BC, and did all the things I was supposed to do — graduated university, went to medical school, got into a good residency, and completed a prestigious fellowship at an Ivy League school. But during my residency training, my stress levels skyrocketed. Doubt, perfectionism, anxiety, exhaustion, imposter syndrome — burnout was my constant companion.

Then I was introduced to the power of yoga and meditation, and a new world of exploration opened up. My nervous system got back online, and I realized there was much more to health and wellbeing than we were taught in conventional medical training. I’m a skeptic at heart, but from personal experience I know the holistic approach works. It changed my life, and now it’s my mission — sharing the best tools from eastern and western medicine. That’s what led me to open Pacific Integrative Psychiatry.

I specialize in working with entrepreneurs, executives, influencers, and high performers in sectors including corporate, tech, and entertainment. If you’re in those industries, you know the unique situations that come with them: immense pressure and expectations, online critics, imposter syndrome, losing your sense of privacy, and hustle culture — all of which contribute to high rates of stress, anxiety, and burnout. I love sharing what I’ve learned from my professional training, entrepreneurial endeavors, and personal experiences. Many of my patients say I have a knack for tuning in and offering specific, helpful, actionable resources exactly when they need them. You could say that’s one of my superpowers.

Beyond the practice, I’m a media consultant and featured expert for outlets including Business Insider, MindBodyGreen, TheSkimm, CNN, and WSJ. I consult with groups including SameHere Global — which involves speaking with organizations like the NHL — serve on advisory boards including the DARE Anxiety & Response App, and speak regularly on podcasts and at conferences, including the American Psychiatric Association.