Physician · Author · Speaker · Podcast Host
Dr. Bertina M. Hooks
Biography
Full Biography
Dr. Bertina M. Hooks is an internal medicine physician, author, entrepreneur, speaker, podcast host, and advocate for resilience, reinvention, and personal transformation. Throughout her career, she has worked across multiple areas of healthcare, including hospital medicine, utilization management, consulting, physician coaching, and entrepreneurship.
Her work centers on helping individuals examine identity, navigate transition, and create lives that align more fully with purpose, freedom, and authenticity.
Dr. Hooks is the founder of several healthcare and educational ventures including Pinnacle Business Academy, Phoenix Health Consulting, Phoenix Medical Spa, and Phoenix Ascend Press. She is the host of the Mindful Practice Podcast, exploring conversations surrounding medicine, burnout, leadership, entrepreneurship, wellness, and meaningful transformation.
Her debut memoir, From Fire to Freedom, reflects on the personal and professional experiences that shaped her journey through adversity, reinvention, healing, and renewal.
Dr. Hooks lives in Texas with her family and continues to advocate for courageous transformation both within and beyond medicine.
Mission
Leadership Clarity After Burnout
"I've been where you are — and I can help you see what's possible next."
— Dr. Bertina M. Hooks
Ventures
Work & Ventures
Mindful Practice Podcast
Conversations on medicine, identity, burnout, entrepreneurship, resilience, and transformation.
Listen to PodcastPinnacle Business Academy
Physician coaching and educational resources focused on career reinvention, leadership, and personal growth.
Visit SitePhoenix Health Law Consulting LLC
Consulting and advisory work in healthcare leadership, utilization management, and physician development.
Visit SitePhoenix Medical Spa PLLC
A patient-centered wellness and medical practice focused on transformation and accessible care.
Visit SitePhoenix Ascend Press
An independent publishing imprint centered on storytelling, resilience, and transformation. Established January 2026.
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Mindful Practice Podcast
Conversations on medicine, identity, burnout, entrepreneurship, resilience, and transformation. New episodes available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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From Fire
to Freedom
A Memoir of Transformation, Renewal, and Resilience
For Immediate Release
From Fire to Freedom
Released September 23, 2026 — Order your copy today and experience this powerful memoir of transformation, renewal, and resilience.
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Order a personalized copy hand-signed by Dr. Bertina M. Hooks. Includes an author inscription and bookmark.
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Published by Phoenix Ascend Press · Secure checkout via Stripe · Ships September 23, 2026