From Aches to Ease

Mindfulness & Nervous System Health
for Pain-Free, Burnout-Free, Sustainable Dentistry
A 4-month Online Group Program for
Dental Professionals

May 3rd - Aug 23rd, 2026

Receive 26 Continuing Education Credits

Because success shouldn’t hurt.
Build a dental career that feels as good as it looks.

Dentistry Doesn’t Have to Cost You Your Body or Nervous System

Dentistry is a high-precision, high-responsibility,
and high-stress profession.


Yet most dentists were never taught how to care for the nervous system that carries a hefty physical, mental, and emotional load everyday.  

Long hours of focus, awkward postures, constant responsibility and decision-making that doesn’t just tax the mind and body, but drives your nervous system into chronic survival mode.

Over time, this strain can show up as chronic pain, exhaustion, irritability, anxiety, reactivity,
loss of joy in your work, and stress that bleeds into your personal life and relationships.

Dentistry takes a toll - but it doesn’t have to take you with it. 

Just as brushing and flossing prevent dental disease, simple, regular mindfulness, rest, and nervous-system-informed practices can prevent and ease musculoskeletal strain, overwhelm, and restore the body before the exhaustion, pain, and burnout become chronic.

From Aches to Ease was created to support dental professionals who want longevity, vitality, and presence - not just productivity. 

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“Career in dentistry can get chaotic and stressful; that can take a toll on ourselves, our patients, and our family. More often than not, we are not even aware of the mental, emotional, and physical depletion it has on ourselves, and how that affects our loved ones. Working with Diana has helped me and our dental team become more grounded and present so that we can have more fulfilling work and home lives. I highly recommend every dental professional to take a deep breath and invest in the health of our careers. The connection to our mind and body is paramount to our success and longevity.” 

DR. HO-YOUNG CHUNG, DDS, OWNER OF KAMLOOPS DENTAL AND IMPLANT SOLUTIONS

The Outcome

From Aches to Ease will support you in building:

  • A career your nervous system can sustain
  • A body that feels supported and restored, instead of strained
  • Energy that comes from rest not stimulants, stress, and pressure
  • Presence and ease at work and at home
  • Success that feels good, not costly

Because true success isn’t just external metrics it’s how it feels in your body, your nervous system, and well-being.

“Diana has created a truly transformative experience. I went into this thinking I was pretty good at knowing how to give myself opportunities to rest, but I learned so many new nervous system tools and built a greater awareness of how to really help myself be the most calm and most present mother, spouse, friend, dentist - human! I LOVE Diana's calming voice, her approach, and the way she incorporates so many tools to help us all. It was a really supportive community and I am grateful for the opportunity!”

DR. KRISTEN GEIST, DDS, GENERAL DENTIST

Learning Objectives

Protect the Body to Prevent Pain and Musculoskeletal Disorder

  • Identify how chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation contribute to musculoskeletal pain and disorder in dentistry.

  • Recognize early warning signs of musculoskeletal disorders related to posture, repetitive movement, and sustained clinical strain and misalignment.

  • Integrate ergonomic alignment with mindful body awareness, including neutral wrist positioning, relaxed grip, efficient shoulder and elbow positioning, grounding through the lower body, and reduced muscular overactivation during clinical work.

  • Apply mindful movement practices to reduce tension and prevent pain in the neck, shoulders, back, hips, wrists, and forearms — the areas dentists struggle with most.

  • Access and integrate a curated library of short (<15 min) mindful movement and mobility practices before, during, and after workdays to reduce dental specific strain and support long-term physical sustainability.
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Develop Nervous System Literacy, Health, and Resilience

  • Build foundational evidence-based nervous system literacy and stress physiology to recognize how stress, pain, and burnout patterns develop.

  • Access and integrate a library of short, effective, and practical nervous system tools including breathing techniques and somatic tools to regulate stress for greater calm during high-pressure situations, challenges, or in conflict.


  • Improve nervous system capacity to meet daily demands with greater stability, resilience, and ease without chronic overwhelm, depletion, or shutdown.
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Transform Stress, Burnout, & Survival Patterns

  • Differentiate between common nervous system survival responses fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and shutdown and how they present in dentistry, leadership, and relationships. 


  • Develop a new lens to see irritability, worry, defensiveness, avoidance, procrastination, or people-pleasing as nervous system survival patterns to perceived threat rather than personality traits or reflection of character.


  • Recognize how prolonged survival states impact energy, communication, mood, mental health, and clinical decision-making and relationships.


  • Integrate a toolbox of state-specific nervous system practices that can be applied in real time to shift from reactivity toward mindful response, presence, and conscious choice.
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Access Deep, Restorative Rest (Day & Night)

  • Recognize the science of restorative rest and its role in supporting mood regulation, immune function, vitality, pain prevention, longevity, and overall health.

  • Apply evidence-informed restorative practices, including Yoga Nidra (non-sleep deep rest), relaxation techniques, and brief micro-rest tools, to access quality rest during the day and support effective wind-down before sleep.

  • Identify patterns of chronic over-functioning and nervous system overdrive that make rest feel difficult, and develop the capacity to pause, settle, and restore without effort or force.

  • Integrate principles of sleep science to improve nighttime sleep quality and recovery.

  • Source energy from quality daytime rest and restorative sleep, reducing reliance on stimulants, sugar, and stress hormones for daily functioning.
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Integrate Mindfulness into Clinical Practice & Daily Life

  • Explore the latest research in neuroscience and psychology showing how mindfulness improves physical health, mental clarity, and emotional well-being.


  • Identify how thought patterns influence emotions, behavior, and physiological stress responses, and how to recognize these patterns in dentistry.


  • Apply a simple, repeatable mindfulness framework to shift habitual patterns of worry, self-criticism, and reactivity towards greater compassion, empowerment, and mental peace.


  • Integrate practical mindfulness techniques and habits that support a calmer baseline, improved focus, and sustained presence during clinical work and daily life.


  • Walk away with easy, actionable strategies to bring mindfulness into your daily practice for yourself, your patients, your team culture, and your family.
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Sustainable Integration & Leadership

  • Recognize the principles of nervous system co-regulation as one of the most essential yet often overlooked skills in clinical practice and the underlying neuroscience, including the role of mirror neurons, and how a clinician’s regulated presence influences patients, teams, and family systems.


  • Apply co-regulation skills to support calmer patient interactions, improved team dynamics, and greater emotional steadiness in leadership and caregiving roles.


  • Integrate simple, practical morning and evening routines that support nervous system regulation, improved sleep quality, sustainable energy, and long-term resilience.


  • Synthesize course principles to integrate rest, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation into daily life, fostering greater presence, ease, and professional sustainability both at work and at home.

“This program starts off as intriguing and leaves you hooked and interested in what's next to come with every module. Diana creates a safe and private space to share and let you share. She is patient, kind and so knowledgeable in her areas of expertise and you will leave with a toolkit armed forever to support your personal and professional life to feel more rested, present, and at ease in my nervous system. It’s truly impacted me in a way I never thought it could, including benefiting my family and passing these tools forward to my children."

ZUZANNA CIELECKA, DENTAL HYGENIST

Program Goals

By the end of this program, you will have a clear foundation and practical tools to support both your professional and personal life.

You will learn how to:

  • Build foundational nervous system literacy, understanding how stress, pain, and burnout patterns develop


  • Recognize early signs of nervous system dysregulation and musculoskeletal strain related to clinical dentistry


  • Integrate evidence-based nervous system and mindfulness tools, including breathwork, meditation, movement, and restorative rest


  • Prevent and ease chronic pain, tension, and repetitive strain injuries common in dentistry


  • Identify and shift out of fight, flight, fawn, freeze, and shutdown patterns


  • Access quality restorative rest, both during the day and at night


  • Regulate your nervous system through stress, triggers, and conflict


  • Build nervous system capacity to meet daily demands without burnout or overwhelm


  • Establish a new baseline of calm, clarity, presence, and emotional spaciousness


  • Transform your relationship with rest, productivity, and self-worth - so success no longer comes at a cost
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“I was so impressed with the depth and quality of the information she taught, as well as the personalized support. Diana shared the real science behind the teachings, and she offered multiple solutions and practices. This work is helping me heal my overloaded nervous system, become more present, and even improved my sleep and insomnia. Highly recommend!”

DR. LAURA BRENNER, DDS, DENTIST AND CAREER COACH 

MODULE BREAKDOWN

Module 1: Rest, Energy, & the Nervous System Foundations

Reframing rest as essential for health, performance, and longevity

Recognize the science and benefits of quality rest (daytime and nighttime) such that rest is seen as a biological necessity as essential as eating, drinking, and showering not a reward earned after productivity.

Explore why slowing down feels so difficult for dental professionals, why the mind struggles to shut off, and how chronic “doing” keeps the nervous system stuck in overdrive.

Identify early warning signs of depletion and burnout, and shift from over-functioning to restored and nourished.

Outcome:
Recognize why rest is essential for success, pain prevention, and longevity and begin releasing guilt and resistance around slowing down so you can feel genuinely replenished rather than chronically depleted

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Module 2: Accessing Deep, Restorative Rest (Day & Night)

Training the nervous system to power down

This module focuses on how to access quality, restorative rest even with a busy and full schedule.

Integrate effective nervous-system–informed rest practices, including Yoga Nidra (non-sleep deep rest), relaxation techniques, and short micro-rest tools that fit into real clinical life.

Outcome:
Apply simple, time-efficient tools to access deep restorative rest so your energy comes from restoration — not caffeine, sugar, or adrenaline.

MODULE BREAKDOWN

Module 3: Mindfulness Foundations & Self-Awareness


How thoughts shape stress, emotions, and the nervous system


This module introduces mindfulness as a practical, trainable skill for nervous system health and emotional resilience.

Recognize the science and benefits of mindfulness, and how your thoughts directly influence emotions, behaviours, and physiological stress responses. A simple, repeatable mindfulness framework will give you tools to notice stress early and interrupt reactive or fear-based patterns before they escalate.

Outcome:
Develop greater self-awareness and emotional resilience, so stress no longer runs on autopilot.


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Module 4: Retraining the Brain for Compassion & Empowerment 

Training attention with intention

Determine why the brain fixates on problems, mistakes, and perceived threats, and how the Reticular Activating System (RAS) shapes what you notice and focus on.

Through practical exercises, apply techniques to strengthen neural pathways that support calm, clarity, and presence even in high-pressure environments like dentistry

Outcome:
Develop the skills to shift your focus from constant worry and self-criticism to empowerment and compassion, creating greater mental spaciousness and emotional well-being.

MODULE BREAKDOWN

Module 5: Nervous System Literacy

Recognizing stress responses in the body

Interpret the language of your nervous system so stress responses become understandable and workable.
Build foundational nervous system literacy, knowing the difference between regulation, capacity, and flexibility, and why “calming down” isn’t always the goal.

Integrate simple, effective tools to process stress in real time and gradually expand your capacity to handle pressure without burning out.

Outcome:
Develop the skills to process stress as it arises and increase your nervous system’s ability to handle workload and responsibility with more ease.

MODULE BREAKDOWN

Module 6: Survival States in Dentistry & Life

From reaction to response

This module explores how survival states  fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and shutdown show up in dentistry, leadership, relationships, and home life.

Identify these patterns with compassion, understand how they influence behavior and communication, and apply nervous system state-specific tools to return to grounded presence, connection, and choice.

Outcome:
Recognize survival patterns and develop the skills to respond with clarity and connection rather than reacting from stress.

MODULE BREAKDOWN

Module 7: Mindful Movement & Pain Prevention for Dentists

Protecting the body through mindful movement

This dentistry-specific module focuses on preventing pain and musculoskeletal strain through body awareness and mindful movement.
Identify early red flags of musculoskeletal disorder.

Apply simple preventative guided practices that target the most common areas of pain for dentists (neck, shoulders, back, wrists, forearms) that you can use before, during, and after workdays.

Outcome:
Reduce pain and tension by improving body awareness and learning to work with relaxed, ergonomic, efficient movement patterns using practices that take 15 minutes.

MODULE BREAKDOWN

Module 8: Co-Regulation & Sustainable Integration

The final module brings everything together and focuses on integration and leadership.

Recognize how nervous system co-regulation and mirror neurons influence patients, staff, and family, and why your regulated presence is one of the most powerful tools you have as a clinician.
Integrate simple morning and evening rituals that support real energy, better sleep, and long-term sustainability.

Outcome:
Synthesize rest, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation into daily life — creating sustainability, presence, and ease at work and at home.

“Diana has a wealth of wisdom and knowledge in the field of mindfulness, sleep, and relaxation that is essential for our well-being and dental career.  Highly recommend working with her!”

DR. DELPHINE JEONG, DDS, DENTIST

Program Format & What’s Included

A 4-Month Program designed for busy dental professionals
You’ll receive a blend of live teaching, guided practice, and ongoing support - with full access to replays so you can engage in a way that fits your busy schedule.

Private Community Space

Be part of a dedicated online community where you can:

  • Connect with other dentists walking a similar path
  • Reflect, share insights, and process experiences between sessions
  • Receive ongoing support, encouragement, and accountability

    This is a space to integrate the work together—supported, understood, and not alone.

Live Teaching & Integration & LIFETIME access to the Recordings 

A 4-month program with 16 live sessions, including:

8 core sessions (2 hrs each): science-informed teaching, guided mindfulness/rest, nervous system practices, and practical integration for dentistry and everyday life

8 optional Q&A integration calls
(30 minutes each): a space for questions, reflection, and applying the work in both clinical practice and personal life

A Growing Library of Guided Resources

On-Demand Practice Library

Enjoy access to 10 hours of a curated and continually expanding library of recorded short guided practices (5-15min) to fit into your busy schedule, or longer ones for deeper integration
(25-45min) including:

  • Rest and deep relaxation sessions
  • Mindful movement and pain-relief practices
  • Guided mindfulness, breathwork, and nervous system regulation

Live Call Module Dates

Can’t attend live? No problem.
All sessions will be recorded, and replay recordings will be available if you’re unable to join in real time.

Live Session Schedule:
🗓 Sundays | 10:00 AM –12 PM PST
May 3rd • May 17 • May 31 • June 14 • June 28 • July 12 • July 26 •  Aug 9th •  Aug 23rd

Receive 26 CE Credits 

Upon successful completion of the program requirements, you will receive an official certificate documenting your 26 CE hours for submission to your respective licensing body.

The Investment: $2,997 CDN

This program is not about adding more to your plate.

It’s about changing how your nervous system meets your work and life so you can feel more rested, present, and sustainable in the career you’ve worked so hard to build. 

“Diana has always made me feel safe and appreciated, and has helped me reach levels of relaxation and restoration previously inaccessible to me. She is very good at what she does and I highly recommend her work! Thank you.”

DR. KATIE CHILTON MD, PSYCHIATRIST

YOUR GUIDE 

Dr. Diana Liu, DDS, MBA, 200-YTT, CHC

Dr. Diana Liu has practiced general dentistry for over a decade, is a mama to a sweet toddler boy, and is the founder of Rest to Thrive, supporting ambitious clinicians, leaders, and parents cultivate sustainable rest, mindfulness, and nervous system health.

For years, she did what she only knew - push through, hustle, achieve sourcing energy from stimulants and adrenaline despite exhaustion and pain. Overtime, this led to burnout, musculoskeletal disorder, and insomnia that nearly caused her to leave dentistry.

Instead of quitting, she doubled down on wellness. Yoga and meditation became the catalyst that transformed her relationship to stress and to her work.

Stress will ALWAYS be part of life. Parenthood and clinical practice each carry a significant mental, emotional, and physical toll.

It's impossible to avoid stress, the difference lies in how we meet it: with tools that support regulation, presence, and energy from true rest, rather than living in chronic depletion and survival patterns.

Today, she is devoted to supporting individuals and organizations to integrate quality rest, nervous system health, and mindfulness as foundational life skills.

She is passionate to bridge a much needed gap in high-stress and
high performance professions, where nervous system education is largely missing yet foundational to feeling greater ease, resilience, and fulfillment in work and family life.

True success isn’t just external metrics it’s how it feels in your body, your nervous system, and well-being. 
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Frequently asked questions

Do I need prior experience with mindfulness, meditation, or yoga?

No. This program is designed for both beginners and those with previous experience to deepen. Everything is taught in practical, science-informed language with direct relevance to dentistry.

How much time will this require each week?


The live component of From Aches to Ease includes:

  • Two 2-hour live sessions per month (held bi-weekly on Sundays from 10:00am–12:00pm PST)
  • Optional 30-minute bi-weekly integration calls (Sundays from 10:00–10:30am PST on alternating weeks) to ask questions, share experiences, and deepen skill application

In addition, you will receive access to a growing library of 10 hours of recorded guided practices, ranging from 5–45 minutes in length. These include rest practices, mindfulness exercises, and nervous system regulation tools that can be easily integrated into your workday, lunch breaks, or evening routine.

The recorded content is designed to be completed gradually over the course of the 4-month program, allowing ample time for practical integration without overwhelm.

If you are unable to attend live sessions, full replays are provided.

You will also receive lifetime access to all program materials, so you can revisit and reinforce the tools long after the program ends.

This program is not about adding more to your schedule. It is designed to help you take back your time, energy, and capacity by reducing chronic pain, fatigue, mental fog, and burnout — challenges that often lead to decreased productivity, reduced clinical longevity, or time away from practice.

Is this program more educational or experiential?


Both. Each session includes:

clear, evidence-informed education

guided practices (breath, mindfulness, rest, nervous system tools)

real-life integration for the clinic and home

You won’t just gain useful knowledge,  you’ll actually feel the difference.

How many continuing education credits will I receive from this program?

Participants who successfully complete the From Aches to Ease program are eligible to receive 26 Continuing Education (CE) hours.

To qualify for CE credit, participants must complete all required program components. This includes attendance of the full instructional hours (live or recorded).

If completing the program through recorded sessions, participants are required to successfully pass a knowledge-based quiz.

This program has been implemented in accordance with the standards of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) through the Joint Program Provider approval of CE Approved and Sleep Architects.

Upon successful completion of all requirements, participants will receive an official certificate documenting their 26 CE hours for submission to their respective licensing body. Please note that acceptance of CE credits is subject to the regulations of each individual licensing authority.

Is this program tax deductible?

In most cases, professional continuing education expenses are considered tax deductible business expenses when they maintain or improve skills required in your current profession.

Because From Aches to Ease is a professional development and continuing education program for dental professionals, it can qualify as a deductible educational expense.

We recommend consulting your accountant or tax professional to confirm how this applies to your specific financial situation.

Will this help with physical pain?


Yes. The program addresses pain through nervous system tools, body awareness, and mindful movement, which are essential complements to ergonomics and body-work (e.g. massage, chiro).

Is this therapy?


No. From Aches to Ease is an educational, skills-based continuing education program designed to support stress regulation, pain prevention, nervous system health development, and professional sustainability for dental professionals.

This program provides evidence-informed education and practical tools for self-regulation and workplace wellbeing.

It is not psychotherapy, medical treatment, mental health counseling, physical therapy, or individualized healthcare advice.

Participation in this program does not establish a doctor-patient, therapist-client, or provider-patient relationship.

The practices taught (such as breathwork, movement, mindfulness, and somatic tools) are intended for general educational purposes and professional development. They are not a substitute for personalized medical or mental health care.

If you are experiencing significant physical pain, injury, burnout, anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, or any medical or psychological condition, we strongly encourage you to see your family physician, licensed healthcare provider, mental health professional, or appropriate specialist.

Is this only for burnt-out dental professionals?


Not at all.

From Aches to Ease is just as valuable for burnout prevention as it is for recovery.

Many dental professionals join not because they are in crisis, but because they want to build sustainable habits and skills before things worsen.

This program is designed to help you move from operating in chronic survival mode — wired, tense, pushing through — to practicing dentistry with greater clarity, presence, and longevity.

The skills you develop extend far beyond the operatory. They support your overall health, your relationships at home, your leadership in the clinic, and your ability to fully enjoy the life you’re working so hard to build.

This is not just about preventing or healing burnout.

It’s about building a sustainable, energized, and fulfilling career you love— and a life that thrives alongside it.

Is this program just for dentists?


No — this program is designed for all dental professionals, including dentists, hygienists, dental assistants (CDAs), and other clinical team members.

That said, the program is deeply rooted in the realities of clinical dentistry. As a practicing dentist herself, Dr. Diana Liu speaks directly to:

  • the physical strain of long procedures and static postures
  • the cognitive load of decision-making, precision, and responsibility
  • the emotional labor of patient care, time pressure, and performance

Whether you’re:
  • a dentist carrying the weight of leadership and clinical responsibility
  • a hygienist experiencing chronic pain, time pressure, or compassion fatigue
  • a CDA or assistant supporting intense procedures and patient dynamics
…the nervous system principles, pain-prevention tools, and rest practices apply to anyone working in dentistry.
Many participants find it powerful to learn alongside colleagues from different roles — it creates shared language, greater understanding, and a more regulated, mindful, and collaborative healthy clinic culture.

If you’re ready to stop sacrificing yourself for productivity and start practicing dentistry
from ease, presence, and sustainability -

you’re warmly invited to join From Aches to Ease.

This is an investment in your body, your nervous system,
and the longevity of a career you’ve worked so hard to build.

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