My Physio-Zen World
Your next breakthrough may not start in the boardroom.
Immersive Destination Fellowships
for High-Performance Organizations
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Restoring people and transforming how we work and serve together.
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Equipping teams with practical, real-life skills for lasting mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
The Physio-Zen Fellowship
Take your team beyond the everyday and into an immersive, science-based experience designed to change how they move, think, recover, connect, and perform.
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Not another wellness program.
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Not another conference.
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Not another afternoon workshop everyone forgets.
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Six days.
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A remarkable destination.
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A reset powerful enough to change what happens when your people return.
What becomes possible when your people truly thrive?
Let’s create an experience your team will never forget.
Attendee Survey Results- 6 YEARS Later
Meet the Founder, Director & Lead Facilitator
Experienced, certified, and passionate about your journey.
Dr. Kim Byrd-Rider, Physical Therapy, DPT
Kim Byrd-Rider, PT, DPT, created the My Physio-Zen Method® from a deep devotion to helping people feel at home in their bodies again. She believes true healing unfolds when professionals gather with intention—sharing wisdom, presence, and care for the whole human experience. Having lived and worked in each course destination, Kim curates every retreat with an insider’s sensitivity to place, rhythm, and beauty, inviting participants into an experience that feels restorative, meaningful, and deeply personal.
Certified Specialist
Drawing from hospital, outpatient, and military physical therapy, along with 30 years of teaching yoga, meditation, Pilates, and holistic practices, Kim blends medical precision with deeply human care.
Education
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Executive Leadership Certificate, Oxford University, UK
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Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Boston University
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Master’s Study in Psychology, Harvard University
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Non-Profit Business Certificate, Harvard University
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Master’s in Physical Therapy, University of Oklahoma
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Bachelor’s of Science in Health Science, University of Oklahoma
She brings over 30 years of scholarship in holistic disciplines—including yoga, meditation, and Pilates—integrating academic rigor with embodied wisdom.
Medical Experience, Physical Therapy
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Advent Health Hospitals, Florida; Mee Hospitals, California
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West Point Military Academy, New York (Department of Defense)
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Department of Education, U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Thomas
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Aspen Valley Hospital, Colorado; Yukon-Kuskokwim Hospital, Alaska
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The Golden Door (#1 Spa in the World), California (Medical Concierge)
Educator Experience
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Adjunct Professor California Institute of Human Science University
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CEU instructor Cross Country Education, Nationwide
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Volunteer Hospital PT and Professor in Thimphu, Bhutan
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Over 10 years of curating destination learning groups
“One of the best speakers I have had for a continuing ed course. She is very knowledgeable and excited about this topic and sharing her wisdom. Look forward to going to another one from Kim.”
(Alicia, PTA, Fort Wayne, IN)
Healthcare
● Hospitals and Health Systems
● Medical Groups
● Rehabilitation Organizations
● Academic Medical Centers
● Healthcare Associations
● Medical Education Programs
Corporate
● Executive Leadership Teams
● Corporate Wellness Programs
● Human Resources & Learning and Development Departments
● Professional Services Firms
● Technology, Finance, Manufacturing, and Engineering Companies
● Employee Leadership Development Programs
Government & Community
● Federal, State, and Local Agencies
● Military Healthcare Programs
● First Responder Organizations
● Universities and Colleges
● Nonprofit Organizations
● Faith-Based Organizations
● Native American Tribes
Change your mindset.
Change what is possible.
Why We’re Different
The Fellowship isn’t another wellness program—it’s about changing the internal framework that drives every decision and behavior.
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We don’t just teach healthy habits—we transform the mindsets that create them.
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Lifestyle medicine provides our foundation, but our mindset transformation creates lasting change.
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Modern medicine excels at crisis care. We focus on helping people thrive for the long term.
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Lasting transformation comes from developing solutions from within, not simply relying on external interventions.
Body: Rebuild Function
Physical & Nervous System Reset
Evidence-based strategies aligned with global “Blue Zone” longevity principles, including natural movement, restorative stress regulation, purpose-driven living, service and connection, nutrition that supports metabolic health, and habits for restorative sleep.
Mind: Restore Purpose
Sustainable Pain & Burnout Relief
Restore regulation, ease chronic stress, and build lasting resilience—while earning continuing education hours. As capacity returns in addition to coaching, many rediscover enthusiasm, meaning, and purpose in both their personal lives and professional roles.
Spirit: Cultivate Self-Agency
Certified Integrative Practice Skills
Earn a recognized certification and continuing education credits while learning safe, integrative strategies that deepen your clinical skill set and help you carve out your own unique path while serving others with greater clarity, confidence, and effectiveness.
