Why Growing Spaces Coaching?
Over more than two decades of practicing neurology, I have seen firsthand how neurological conditions affect not only the individual, but the entire family.
Again and again, I’ve witnessed how families—often exhausted, confused, and overwhelmed—need more than medical answers.
They need clear guidance, emotional support, and a trusted advocate to help them navigate complex care systems and make thoughtful decisions.
This realization has shaped my passion for coaching and advocacy: helping families find clarity, connection, and confidence throughout their caregiving journey.
I do not provide direct medical care, estate planning or home care myself, but I offer concierge coaching and connections to trusted professionals.
My goal is to make the journey less overwhelming and more manageable for all involved.
-Josh Kreiss
Joshua Kreiss, MD, MPhil, CPCC
Neurologist (Board Certified):
Medical School and Adult Neurology Residency Program at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital. Practicing adult neurologist at Tahoe California Critical Access Hospital.
https://neurology.med.brown.edu/
https://www.tfhd.com/our-providers/kreiss-md-mphil
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach:
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) credential, ensuring a dynamic and collaborative coaching approach.
International Coaching Federation Member:
Member with a commitment to coaching excellence, ethics and advancement.
Wellness Advisor:
First Wellness Officer at Tahoe Forest Hospital in Truckee California with focus on advancing clinician wellbeing with ongoing work to increase trust through improvements in communication and teamwork across the Tahoe Forest Health System.
Stanford-Trained Wellness Leader:
Participant in the 2023 Stanford University Chief Wellness Officer Course, bringing cutting-edge wellness strategies home to Truckee.
https://wellmd.stanford.edu/knowledge-hub/courses-conferences/cwo-course.html
Oxford Trained Anthropologist:
Oxford University graduate with Masters Degree (M.Phil.) in Social Anthropology with a nuanced perspective on culture and cultural norms.
https://www.anthro.ox.ac.uk/social-anthropology
Clinical Assistant Professor:
University of Nevada School of Medicine with an ongoing commitment to experience of patients and clinicians in training.
Former Medical Director of Palo Alto Commons:
Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care facility in Palo Alto, California.
Former Clinical and Administrative Hospice Physician:
VITAS innovative hospice in the San Francisco Bay Area performing house calls and running interdisciplinary teams.
https://www.vitas.com/locations-search/san-francisco
Multilingual:
Fluent in English, Spanish, and German, facilitating diverse and inclusive client communication.