Athlete Mental Health & Resilience
Evidence-based frameworks for protecting mental health under elite performance pressure, from youth to professional levels.
Sports Medicine Physician,
Pediatrician, Mental Health Advocate,
& Professional Speaker.
TSW Inspires is the professional speaking practice of Dr. Tiana Woolridge — bringing keynotes, workshops, and consulting to athletes, organizations, schools, and communities navigating performance, wellness, resilience, and identity.
Available for booking & speaking engagements worldwide.
Featured In & Trusted By
Peloton
Hospital for Special Surgery
UCSF School of Medicine
Harvard University
Princeton University
UCLA Sports Medicine
LA Lakers
LA Sparks
St. John's University
Cornell University
Power of Words
Harvard-Westlake
Credentials
Where excellence meets purpose — and lifts others with it.
- Hospital for Special Surgery
- Sports Medicine Physician, NYC
- Double Board Certified
- Pediatrics & Primary Care Sports Medicine
- UCSF School of Medicine
- MD · Pediatrics Residency
- Harvard University
- Master of Public Health
- Princeton University
- BA · Two-time All-Ivy NCAA D1 Volleyball
- UCLA Sports Medicine
- Fellowship · Team Physician, Lakers, Sparks, Dodgers
- Advanced Therapies
- Diagnostic & therapeutic ultrasound, PRP injections
- Memberships
- AMSSM · AAP · Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
- Languages
- Delivers keynotes in English & Spanish upon request
About
Dr. Tiana Woolridge is a sports medicine physician at the Hospital for Special Surgery, double board certified in pediatrics and primary care sports medicine, specializing in the nonsurgical treatment of acute, chronic, and overuse injuries.
She brings a holistic, patient-centered approach — anchored in each patient's athletic experience and life goals — with deep expertise in concussion management and athlete mental health. Trained in advanced therapies including diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound and PRP injections, she helps patients of all ages return swiftly and safely to the activities they love.
A Los Angeles native and daughter of NBA star Orlando Woolridge, she was a high school basketball state champion, USA Volleyball Junior National Gold Medalist, and two-time All-Ivy NCAA Division I volleyball player at Princeton. She earned her MD at UCSF and an MPH at Harvard, completed pediatrics residency at UCSF, and a sports medicine fellowship at UCLA — serving as team physician for UCLA Women's Volleyball, Water Polo, and Tennis, and for the Los Angeles Lakers, Sparks, and Dodgers.
An active researcher and advocate, Dr. Woolridge has published peer-reviewed work on athlete mental health, presented nationally, and designed an award-winning school-based mental health program in Los Angeles.
Speaking Topics
Conversations that move people forward.
Performance Without Burnout
Sustainable models for high achievement that integrate recovery, identity, and longevity into the definition of excellence.
Youth Sports & Wellness
Guidance for parents, coaches, and schools on developmentally sound training, injury prevention, and emotional safety.
Leadership Through Adversity
Lessons from medicine and sport on leading teams, communities, and oneself through uncertainty and pressure.
Women in Sports & Medicine
Navigating performance, identity, and ambition as a woman in arenas historically not built for her.
Mental Wellness Across the Lifespan
A pediatric and preventive lens on mental health that extends from adolescence through adulthood.
Empowering Underrepresented Athletes & Health Professionals
Building visibility, mentorship, and pathways for the next generation of leaders in sport and medicine.
Featured Talks & Media
Keynotes, podcasts, and press.
A selection of recent speaking appearances, podcast interviews, and wellness features. New conversations added regularly.
Books
Stories that inspire the next generation.
Explore Dr. Woolridge's published works — available now from your favorite retailers.
All the Animals
A heartfelt children's book celebrating curiosity, kindness, and the wonder of the natural world.
Buy on BookBaby →All the Wave
An imaginative story about courage, motion, and finding your own rhythm.
Buy on BookBaby →The AthMindset® Workbook
Training Your Mind for Optimal Mental Health in Sport and in Life — a practical guide to building mental resilience for athletes and beyond.
Buy on Amazon →Testimonials
Dr. Tiana Woolridge is an exceptional keynote speaker. She recently addressed an audience of over 700 middle school students, sharing her journey from scholar-athlete to sports medicine physician. From the moment she began, students were fully engaged, hanging on to every word. Her message resonated deeply, as she came across as both inspiring and relatable. Dr. Woolridge is a powerful storyteller. By the end of her talk, our teen students were energized and motivated, with many expressing a newfound desire to follow in her footsteps.
Dr. Tiana Woolridge's presentations during the UFT Welfare Fund's Medical Learning Series has been invaluable. Her expertise in medical conditions, coupled with her engaging presentation style, makes complex information accessible and relevant to our members.
Speaking Inquiry
Begin the conversation.
Available worldwide · In-person, virtual & hybrid
Share a few details about your event and Dr. Woolridge's team will follow up personally at tsw.inspires@gmail.com.
Speaking fees vary depending on organization type, audience size, event scope, and travel requirements.