Melissa Fransky
Burnout coach for female physicians, run by a rural family physician
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $155 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Women and Physicians |
| Also coaches | Executive coach, Speaking coach and Spiritual coach |
| Based in | Canada |
| Practice | UnlockedMD |
Melissa Fransky is a burnout coach who helps female physicians who feel overwhelmed and worn out. She is also a rural family physician in Canada, so she knows the job from the inside. She went through her own burnout and now coaches other doctors. Her work draws on psychology, neuroscience and coaching. She also gives talks and workshops made for physicians.
What Melissa helps with
Melissa helps female physicians who feel overwhelmed, drained and disconnected from their work. Her goal is for clients to enjoy medicine again without changing their job.
- Chronic overwhelm and exhaustion
- Physician burnout
- Building resilience
- Setting boundaries
- Handling difficult patient encounters with more ease
- Reclaiming time at home and work
- Reconnecting with purpose in medicine
- Quieting negative self talk
Who Melissa works with
Melissa works with busy female physicians who feel chronically overwhelmed and exhausted. Her clients want to feel better and enjoy their work while still treating patients in a meaningful way. They do not need to change their work setting to start.
How Melissa works
Melissa builds her coaching on psychology, neuroscience and coaching. She teaches clients how their nervous system, brain wiring and biology shape burnout. She pairs this with forward looking coaching. She also offers a free discovery session to start.
Background and qualifications
Melissa Fransky is a Canadian rural family physician. She went through burnout herself and worked her way out of it. She now coaches other physicians and blends her medical knowledge with her own experience. Her coaching draws on psychology, neuroscience and coaching methods. She has also grown her work beyond one-on-one coaching. She now gives talks and workshops built for physicians on burnout, resilience and shaping a professional life that fits them.
Melissa Fransky pricing
Programs and services
- Free discovery session
- Weekly coaching
- Public speaking and workshops for physicians
Melissa Fransky reviews
The CoachVouch take
She is a practicing rural family physician who coaches other physicians out of burnout after living through it herself.
Best for female physicians who feel exhausted and want to enjoy medicine again without changing their job.
Common questions
How much does Melissa Fransky charge?
Coaching with Melissa runs $100 to $155 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Melissa Fransky help with?
Melissa Fransky helps with chronic overwhelm and exhaustion, physician burnout, building resilience and setting boundaries.
Does Melissa Fransky offer talks or workshops?
Yes. She speaks and runs workshops made for physicians. Topics include burnout, resilience and building a professional life that fits.
Do I need to change jobs to work with Melissa?
No. Her approach says nothing in your work setting has to change for you to start feeling better.
How do I contact Melissa Fransky?
Request an intro on this page. It's free, and we'll connect you with Melissa and, if you want, 2 or 3 similar coaches to compare.
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