Vilmarie Báez, PsyD
Chaminade University of Honolulu; Collaborative Health Promotion; Adaptive Wellness Consulting, LLC
Vilmarie Báez, PsyD is a bilingual, Puerto Rican-American, born and raised in south Florida. Vilmarie has a doctorate in clinical psychology with specialty training in health behavior. She is also an associate professor of psychology, a researcher, and a group fitness instructor. Prior to becoming a health and wellness consultant, Vilmarie spent much of her time working within large hospital systems, providing individuals with tools to manage chronic illnesses. During that time, Vilmarie became passionate about helping others achieve better mental and physical health. However, what struck her the most was the unmet need and support in helping fellow healthcare providers live healthier and more fulfilling lives. This led her to take a deeper dive into the extensive literature documenting high rates of burnout and personal and professional dissatisfaction among healthcare providers. As a result, she felt that her skills would be best utilized by assisting mental healthcare providers to live healthier and happier lives. Vilmarie believes that this will have an impact on individuals’ quality of life while also having a large ripple effect and positive impact on the entire healthcare system.