Meet The Team
Mindset. Movement. Nutrition. Emotional Regulation at its Core.
Our Mission
At The Fit Collective®, we believe emotional regulation is the foundation of lasting health. Our team of expert physicians and coaches integrates mindset, movement, and nutrition to create balance from the inside out — helping you build resilience, restore energy, and transform your well-being with compassion and science.
Ali Novitsky, MD
CEO & Founder of The Fit Collective®
Triple Boarded in Obesity Medicine, Pediatrics, and Neonatology. Creator of DistressRx™ and Co-Founder of Catalyst for Organizations™. Master DistressRx™ Coach, Exercise & Nutrition Strategist. Dedicated to helping individuals regulate emotion through the synergy of mindset, movement, and nutrition.
Mark Novitsky, MD
Senior Advisory Board, The Fit Collective®
Triple Boarded in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Adult Psychiatry, and Obesity Medicine. Co-Founder of Catalyst for Organizations™. Master DistressRx™ Coach and Audio/Visual Innovation Specialist fostering calm and creativity through emotional awareness.
Brooke Buckley, MD
Senior Advisory Board, The Fit Collective®
Dual Boarded in General Surgery & Lifestyle Medicine. Specialized in trauma-informed leadership and workforce resilience. Executive & Master DistressRx™ Coach, Co-Founder of Catalyst for Organizations™. Bridges physiology and emotional regulation through leadership development.
Ashley Sandeen, DO
Administrative Board, The Fit Collective™
Pediatric Critical Care and Pediatric APD. Mindset & DistressRx™ Coach. Supports emotional resilience in high-pressure environments through compassionate coaching.
Bridget Godwin, MD
Administrative Board, The Fit Collective™
Pediatric Gastroenterology. Lead Nutrition Coach. Mindset & DistressRx™ Coach focused on the gut-brain connection and its impact on emotional regulation.
Sonia Wright, MD
Lead Relationship Coach
Boarded in Pediatric Radiology. Mindset & DistressRx™ Coach helping professionals create thriving relationships and emotional connection through regulation and self-compassion.
Kristi Angevine, MD
Lead Mindset Coach
Ob/GYN and expert in Internal Family Systems. DistressRx™ Coach helping women physicians transform emotional reactivity into mindful awareness and regulation.
Sara Ayers, MD
Lead Weight Loss Coach
Dual Boarded in Pediatrics & Obesity Medicine. Mindset & DistressRx™ Coach supporting sustainable, science-based weight management through emotional awareness and nutrition.
Daisy Estrada, MD
Lead Weight Loss Coach
Dual Boarded in Family Medicine & Obesity Medicine. Mindset & DistressRx™ Coach committed to holistic weight and wellness transformation through emotional balance and behavioral change.
Komal Patil-Sisodia, MD
Lead Menopause Coach
Dual Boarded in Endocrinology & Obesity Medicine, Menopause Expert. Advocating for hormonal balance, confidence, and emotional regulation through midlife transitions.
Katie Jobbins, MD
Mindset, Nutrition & Fitness Coach
Dual Boarded in Internal & Obesity Medicine. Executive Coach specializing in sustainable lifestyle change, resilience, and emotional self-regulation through daily habits.
Stephanie Byerly, MD
Career & Leadership Coach
Anesthesiologist and Trauma-Informed Coach. Expert in leadership resilience, emotional regulation, and mindset transformation for high-stress professions.