From Aches to Ease

Pain-Free, Burnout-Resistant, Sustainable Dentistry

A 4-month Stress Management ONLINE Group Program for

Dental Professionals

July 12th - Oct 18th, 2026

Receive 20 Continuing Education Credits

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

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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 dental professionals were never taught how to care for their nervous system that carries a hefty physical, mental, and emotional load everyday.  

Long hours of focus, awkward postures, fast pace culture, 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, restorative, 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:

  • Think clearly and stay calm - even under pressure or with difficult patients.

  • A body that feels healthy and restored - instead of strained and breaking down, worried if you'll need to retire early!

  • Energy that comes from real rest - not relying on that next coffee to get through the day or the adrenaline rush from 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!

    P.S.     Earn 20 CE credits for moving, breathing, and resting smarter.

    And yes — it’s tax deductible.

    Professional growth has never felt this good.



“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

“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’ll have a clear foundation and practical tools to support how you work, how you feel, and how you live — not just in the clinic, but in every part of your life.

You will learn how to:

  • Stay calm, focused, and clear — even with difficult patients, team dynamics, or unexpected challenges, without your mind spiralling into stress or worst-case thinking. 

  • Regulate your nervous system in real time — so you can respond instead of react in high-pressure moments. 

  • Work through your clinical day with less pain, tension, and physical strain — while preventing chronic injuries common in dentistry.

  • Break out of patterns like overdrive, perfectionism, and overthinking — so you’re no longer stuck in the same stress cycles

  • Expand your nervous system capacity to handle the demands of dentistry and life without adrenal fatigue and burnout. 

  • Feel more energized at the end of your workday — instead of depleted and drained

  • Sleep deeper and wake up more restored — without relying on caffeine or pushing through exhaustion

  • Establish a new baseline of calm and presence — so the way you show up with your patients, your team, and your family feels steady and connected

  • Redefine success so your career becomes sustainable and fulfilling — not something that comes at the cost of your well-being
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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, & Nervous System Foundations

Reframing Rest as your body’s built-in pharmacy — your most powerful healing system that buffers stress, repairs, regenerates, and restores you from the inside out.

Most of us were never taught how to truly rest — only how to disconnect or switch off— yet still never feel fully restored.


In this module, you’ll build a clear, science-based foundation of how your nervous system drives stress, pain, and burnout — and why it’s the missing link most clinicians were never taught.

See how being stuck in constant “go-mode” keeps your nervous system in overdrive and survival — and why true rest only happens when your body shifts into a physiological relaxation response that most dental professionals struggle to access.


Explore why it’s actually hard to slow down and relax — especially in dentistry, where you’re trained to stay constantly productive — and why your mind keeps racing and worrying even when your body is exhausted.


Recognize the early warning signs of chronic stress and burnout — and begin shifting from over-functioning into a state of being more replenished and nourished. 

OUTCOME: 


Use rest as a tool for energy, performance, health, and longevity — without the guilt — so you can feel genuinely restored instead of constantly running on empty.

MODULE BREAKDOWN

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

Training your nervous system to power down.

This is where you move from understanding → application.

Actually access deep, restorative rest — even if your mind is busy, your schedule is full, and slowing down doesn’t come naturally.


You’ll be guided through simple, evidence-based practices including NSDR (Yoga Nidra), sound healing, breathwork, and micro-rest tools — all designed to fit into real clinical life.


Develop the skills to downshift your nervous system in real time — whether it’s between patients, during a break, or at the end of your day.


OUTCOME: 

Walk away with a simple, time-efficient toolkit to access deep quality rest — so your energy comes from restoration — not caffeine, sugar, or adrenaline.


MODULE BREAKDOWN

Module 3:
Stop the Mental Spiral & Stay Calm Under Pressure

Train your mind to work for you — not against you


Explore how your thoughts directly shape your stress levels, emotions, and nervous system — and why your mind can quickly spiral into overthinking, worry, or self-pressure.


Investigate the science and benefits of mindfulness — and how consistent practice can actually rewire your brain — strengthening your ability to stay calm, focused, and responsive under pressure.


This module introduces mindfulness as a practical, trainable skill — not something you just do on a meditation cushion, but something you can use in real time during your clinical day.


Integrate a simple, repeatable framework to catch stress early, create space between trigger and reaction, and shift out of automatic reactive patterns before they escalate.


Instead of your mind running on autopilot, you’ll begin to develop the ability to pause, reset, and respond with clarity and intention.


OUTCOME:

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

You can’t always control what happens — but you can train how you respond.


MODULE BREAKDOWN

Module 4: Rewire Your Mind for Peace, Confidence & Fulfillment

Reprogram the subconscious patterns that are running in the background — the ones constantly scanning for problems, mistakes, and worst-case scenarios.


In dentistry, you’re trained to look for what’s wrong — but over time, that can turn into a mind that never switches off… constantly analyzing, critiquing, and anticipating the next issue.


Develop the skills to retrain your brain and subconscious patterns toward self-compassion, calm, and contentment— so you’re no longer stuck in the cycle of “I’ll feel better after I achieve or get x y z …”


Instead of your mind defaulting to pressure, self-criticism, and never-good-enough, you’ll begin to experience more mental peace and fulfillment — both in your work and your life.


OUTCOME: 

Develop the ability to consciously direct your attention and rewire habitual thought patterns — so you naturally feel more grounded, positive, and emotionally steady, instead of stuck in worry or self-criticism.

MODULE BREAKDOWN

Module 5: Nervous System Literacy —
The Missing Link to Stress, Pain & Burnout

Know your nervous system so you can finally work with it — not against it


This is one of the most important skills you were never taught.


See your stress, reactions, energy levels, and physical symptoms through the lens of your nervous system — so instead of feeling stuck, reactive, or overwhelmed, your experience actually starts to make sense.


Build a clear foundation of nervous system literacy — knowing the difference between regulation, capacity, and flexibility, and why “just calming down” isn’t always the goal.


Work with your physiology in real time — using simple nervous system tools to regulate, metabolize stress, and expand your capacity to handle challenges, load, and pressure without collapsing.  


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.

These aren’t just skills for the clinic — they’re skills for life — how you work, how you feel, and how you relate.

MODULE BREAKDOWN

Module 6: Rewiring Your Stress Patterns in Work & Relationships

Break the cycle of old patterns — and change how you show up with others


In this module, you’ll see how common stress responses — fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and shutdown — show up in your daily life, especially in dentistry, team dynamics, and your relationships at home.


What often feels like “this is just how I am” —

getting irritated, overworking, shutting down, distracting, avoiding, or people-pleasing —

are not personality flaws…


They are intelligent, automatic, looping nervous system patterns to stress. 

And the good news is — they can change.


You’ll begin to recognize these patterns with awareness and compassion — and learn how to shift out of them in real time, so you’re no longer stuck repeating the same reactions with your patients, your team, or the people you love.


As you start to rewire your nervous system, everything begins to shift:


less reactivity and tension

fewer unnecessary conflicts

more clarity in communication

more grounded, connected interactions


These changes don’t just impact your work — they ripple into your home, your relationships, and your family.


OUTCOME

Break free from old, reactive patterns and develop the ability to respond with clarity, connection, and intention — improving your relationships at work, at home, and for the next generation.

Create healthier, more connected relationship dynamics — and develop tools you can model and pass on to your children, shaping how they understand stress, emotions, and connection.

MODULE BREAKDOWN

Module 7: Work Pain-Free — Protect Your Body & Prevent Injury

Move and practice in a way that supports your longevity in dentistry


This dentistry-specific module focuses on helping you reduce pain, prevent injury, and work with your body — not against it.


Protect against the physical demands of dentistry — prolonged sitting, precision work, and repetitive movements — that create strain on your neck, shoulders, back, and wrists over time.


You’ll begin to recognize the early warning signs of musculoskeletal strain — before they turn into chronic pain or long-term injury.


You’ll be guided through simple, targeted practices designed specifically for dental professionals — including movement, posture awareness, and tension release techniques you can use:


before your workday

between patients

and after clinic


These tools are designed to fit into real life — taking under 15 minutes, while creating meaningful shifts in how your body feels and functions.


Instead of pushing through or just tolerating tension and discomfort, you’ll learn how to work with more ease, efficiency, and awareness — so your body feels supported throughout your career.


OUTCOME: 
Reduce pain, prevent injury, and improve how you move and work — so you can continue practicing dentistry for years to come without it costing your body. 

MODULE BREAKDOWN

Module 8: Integration & Leadership — How You Show Up Changes Everything

Bring it all together — and lead through your grounded presence


This final module is where everything comes together — and becomes part of how you live, work, and lead.


Recognize how your nervous system doesn’t just affect you — it directly influences your patients, your team, and your family through co-regulation and mirror neurons.


Your state shifts the entire environment and culture. 


When you’re grounded, present, and regulated, it creates a ripple effect — shaping how others feel, respond, and interact around you.


See why your regulated presence is one of the most powerful tools you have as a clinician and leader — impacting communication, trust, and the overall energy of your practice and home.


You’ll also integrate simple, sustainable rituals — morning and evening practices that support real energy, deeper sleep, and long-term well-being.


This is where the work becomes a lifestyle and can become your natural baseline state. 


OUTCOME: 
Become the calm, grounded, and present version of yourself — the one who leads with clarity, feels fulfilled in both work and life, and naturally creates more connection, trust, and ease in every environment you’re in.

“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 4 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 experiences 
  • Mindful movement and pain-relief practices
  • Guided mindfulness, breathwork, and nervous system tools

Live Call Module Dates

Can’t attend live? No problem.
All sessions will be recorded, and replay recordings will be available. 

Live Session Schedule:
🗓 Sundays | 10:00 AM –12 PM PST
July 12 • July 26 •  Aug 9th •  Aug 23rd • Sept 6 • Sept 20 •  Oct 4 • Oct 18 

Receive 20 CE Credits 

Upon successful completion of the program requirements, you will receive an official certificate documenting your 20 CE hours for submission to your respective licensing body.

16 Hours is AGD Subject Code 150:
Health and Nutrition 

4 Hours is AGD Subject Code 770:
Self-Improvement.

Early bird Investment: $1,947 USD


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. 

*4 Month Payment Plan Option Available: $575 USD / month* 

*Practice & Team Packages Available*

For practice owners who want to support the well-being of their team, special group packages are available for clinics enrolling multiple team members. Please reach out directly to learn more about team pricing and implementation for your practice.

*Early Bird pricing available until May 23rd, 2026.
After that, the regular investment will be $2497 USD*

“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 MENTOR

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

Dr. Diana Liu is a practicing dentist and the founder of Rest to Thrive™, a wellness education company devoted to helping ambitious professionals build success without sacrificing their body, health, or nervous system.

After experiencing burnout, chronic pain, and insomnia firsthand, Dr. Liu recognized a critical gap in high-performance, high-stress professions: we’re taught how to achieve and work hard, but not how to sustain.

Her work centres on what she calls "the missing link to sustainable success" —
mindfulness, nervous system care, and learning how to source real, restorative energy rather than running on stress and fumes. 

With over a decade of experience studying and teaching mindfulness-based approaches, and as a certified yoga and meditation teacher, she delivers workshops, programs, and retreats for dental professionals and high-performing teams.

Through her work, Dr. Liu supports individuals and organizations in shifting from burnout and overdrive… to a way of working and living that is resilient, fulfilling, and truly sustainable—both in their careers and at home!

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 real energy, rather than living in chronic depletion and survival patterns.

She believes that true success isn’t just what your career looks like—
it’s how it feels in your body, your energy, and your life!
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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.

16 Hours is AGD Subject Code 150: Health and Nutrition 
10 Hours is AGD Subject Code 770: Self-Improvement.

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 in Canada?


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

Open to all in North America (United States and Canada)

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.









What is the Refund Policy

Due to the live cohort structure of this program, the digital nature of the materials, recorded session access, and continuing education (CE) administration requirements, all registrations are final and no refunds will be issued.

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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