Meet our Coaches
At Reviving Veterinary Medicine (RVM), our coaches are more than experts – they’re compassionate partners dedicated to guiding veterinary professionals toward meaningful growth and sustainable wellbeing. Each coach brings a unique blend of expertise, empathy, and real-world experience, ensuring personalized support for every individual.
Select your coach
Why Choose Our Coaches?
Our coaches are deeply familiar with the challenges faced by veterinary professionals, from burnout and compassion fatigue to leadership development and career transitions. They combine evidence-based techniques with a deep understanding of the veterinary landscape to empower you to navigate challenges and create lasting change.
Our Coaching Philosophy
Our coaches approach every session with:
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Empathy & Understanding
Creating a safe space where you feel heard, valued, and supported.
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Goal-Oriented
FocusHelping you identify practical, actionable steps to move toward your desired outcomes.
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Evidence-Based Techniques
Drawing on research-backed methods to facilitate growth and resilience.
Meet Our Diverse Coaching Team
Whether you’re looking to improve communication, enhance leadership skills, build resilience, or manage challenges like ADHD or menopause, our coaches offer specialized support tailored to your unique needs. Each coach brings their own strengths, areas of expertise, and coaching style, allowing you to find the perfect match for your journey.
Ready to Find Your Coach?
Explore our diverse team of experienced coaches and book a complimentary introductory call to discover how coaching can support your personal and professional growth. Let us help you take the next step toward a more balanced, fulfilling career in veterinary medicine.
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Helen Allwood
she/her
Neurodiversity / Leadership / Return to Work
Helen is a small animal vet turned coach and trainer with 15 years of experience. Passionate about neurodiversity in veterinary medicine after her ADHD diagnosis, she specializes in leadership, career transitions, and coaching neurodivergent team members. She’s an ICF-accredited coach and is completing a postgraduate certificate in Business and Personal Coaching at the University of Chester.
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Julie Morse Elliott
she/her
Stress Management / Burnout / Emotional Intelligence
Julie is dedicated to supporting veterinary professionals in managing stress, burnout, and wellbeing. With a compassionate, evidence-based coaching approach, she helps individuals build resilience, improve communication, and navigate career challenges. Julie empowers veterinary team members to cultivate emotional intelligence and rediscover their passion for a sustainable, fulfilling career in veterinary medicine.
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Kira Valentine
she/her
Grief Support / Leadership Development / Career Growth
Kira is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Veterinary Technician with over two decades of experience in emergency and critical care settings, including more than half of that time in leadership roles across the East Coast. With a unique blend of clinical expertise, nonprofit leadership training, and mental health qualifications, she brings a holistic and compassionate approach to her work. Kira specializes in grief and loss support, leadership and veterinary management coaching, and career development for veterinary professionals at all levels.
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Marie Holowaychuk
she/her
Communication / Boundaries / Thought Leadership
Marie is a dedicated coach helping veterinary professionals navigate career transitions, manage stress, and achieve balance. With a background in emergency and specialty practice, she provides evidence-based, compassionate coaching to support personal and professional growth. Marie creates a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore communication challenges, develop resilience, and build a fulfilling career in veterinary medicine.
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Simmi Latulippe, AP, MH, MC, CNA, RYI
she/her
Menopause / Functional Medicine / Ayurvedic Medicine
Simmi is a Functional Medical Coach, Ayurvedic Medicine Practitioner, and Certified Menopause Coach dedicated to integrating modern and traditional healing practices. With deep expertise in mind-body wellness, she helps individuals restore balance, enhance vitality, and navigate life transitions with confidence. Living in Canmore, Alberta, Simmi embodies the holistic lifestyle she passionately shares with her clients.
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Sophie Gilbert
she/her
Emotional Resilience / Career Fulfillment / Life Balance
Sophie is a compassionate Veterinary Surgeon and qualified Executive Coach with a focus on emotional resilience, career fulfillment, and sustainable life balance. With decades of experience in primary care emergency practice, she brings a deep understanding of the unique pressures veterinary professionals face—and a heartfelt commitment to helping others in the field thrive.