Meet Dr. Cindy Van Praag, MD, NBC-HWC
Dr. Cindy Van Praag is a double board-certified physician in Anesthesiology and Integrative Medicine, as well as a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. She specializes in coaching physicians, with a focus on those navigating the demands of clinical practice alongside family life.
With more than two decades in medicine, Dr. Van Praag brings an integrative, evidence-informed approach to her work. She supports physicians in gaining clarity, managing competing priorities, and making sustainable changes that enhance both professional effectiveness and personal well-being.
She is the founder of Inspired Mom MDs and host of the Inspired Mom MDs podcast, where she explores physician well-being, decision-making, and the realities of modern medical practice. She is based in Texas.
Hi, I'm Cindy!
My path in medicine began with a deep curiosity about both science and the human experience. I trained in anesthesiology and later pursued integrative medicine, which expanded how I think about health, healing, and the role we play as physicians beyond clinical care.
Over more than two decades in medicine – and while raising two children of my own – I began to notice a pattern. Physicians were showing up fully for their patients yet often struggling to do the same for themselves. This was especially true for physician mothers navigating the competing demands of career and family. That tension is what led me to coaching.
Today, I bring an integrative, whole-person approach to coaching by helping physicians, and particularly physician moms, reconnect with what matters most, restore their energy, and create more sustainable ways of working and living. My work focuses not just on productivity, but on capacity. I support clients in moving from reactivity to more intentional ways of practicing medicine.
I’m also the founder of Inspired Mom MDs and host of a podcast where I explore physician well-being, motherhood, and the realities of practicing medicine today.
Outside of work, I’m an avid reader and enjoy spending time with my family as we begin the transition of launching our two teenagers into the world. I’m happiest near the water or in nature, and I prioritize daily practices like movement and quiet reflection to stay grounded.
Key Highlights:
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Double board-certified in Anesthesiology and Integrative Medicine
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National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)
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Founder, Inspired Mom MDs
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Host, Inspired Mom MDs Podcast
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20+ years in clinical medicine
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Focus on physician well-being, decision-making, and sustainable practice
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Co-founded and led the development of a physician-led infusion center, successfully built and transitioned after six years
