Dr. Rachel Maurice, The Unconventional MD

Dr. Rachel Maurice, The Unconventional MD Together we can get you back to living the life you desire.

I help busy, overtired professionals unlock their innate capacity for healing to reclaim their youthful energy & vitality so they can begin to experience true health in mind, body, and spirit.

02/03/2026

For 20 years as an anesthesiologist, I was that person layering gowns and stealing warming blankets in the OR. Everyone said “check your thyroid” but it wasn’t that.

It was mitochondrial dysfunction. And now? I cold plunge daily and the cold doesn’t bother me like it used to.

But Dean Hall’s story takes this to another level entirely.

After losing his wife to cancer, Dean was diagnosed with TWO types of cancer himself. He decided to do what he’d always dreamed of, swim the entire Columbia River.

At the end of that journey? His cancer was gone.

This Wednesday at 1pm Pacific, I’m going LIVE with Dean to hear his story, because what happened in that cold water speaks to something profound about how our cells actually heal when we give them the right signals.

This isn’t about cold water being a “cure.” It’s about understanding that our biology has requirements: light, cold, movement, rhythm….and when we meet those requirements, remarkable things become possible.

Follow and I’ll see you Wednesday. 💙

CircadianHealth

02/02/2026

“I feel fine, so I must be healthy.”

I hear this all the time.

“I don’t take any medications. I’m not sick. I can get through my day. I must be doing okay.”

But here’s what I’ve learned after 30 years in medicine.

Feeling fine doesn’t mean you’re healthy.

Your body has about 100,000 reactions happening in every single cell, every second of the day.

You don’t feel any of that.

It’s exquisitely designed. Interconnected in ways we’ll never fully understand.
And at the center of it all? Your mitochondria.

These aren’t just your “energy producers.” That’s what we’ve been taught, but they are so much more than that.

They’re creating metabolic water. Organizing molecular signaling. Acting as antennas, little receivers and emitters of information your cells need to communicate, repair, and function.

They’re keeping the whole system running.
But here’s the part that changes everything.
You can live with up to 70% dysfunctional mitochondria and still think you’re healthy.
70%.

Because your body doesn’t necessarily send you warning signals when things start to decline. It compensates. It adapts. It keeps you going.

Until it can’t anymore.

It’s like an iceberg.

What you see, what you feel, the weight that won’t budge, the brain fog, the fatigue, the hormones that feel off, that’s just the tip breaking through the surface.

But underneath? There’s been years of quiet breakdown happening at the cellular level.
By the time symptoms show up, your body has been working overtime just to keep you upright.

And when you finally start to heal? There’s a whole lot of work that needs to happen beneath the surface often before you feel different on the outside.

Real health isn’t just the absence of symptoms.

It’s not “I don’t take medications so I’m fine.”
It’s your cells actually functioning the way they were designed to.

💡 Save this if you’ve been telling yourself you’re healthy because nothing’s “wrong” yet, or send it to someone who might need to hear this!

Your body might be telling a different story.

Last week was a lot.Travel. Events. Over-obligating in ways I don’t usually do.And my body let me know.Don’t get me wron...
02/01/2026

Last week was a lot.

Travel. Events. Over-obligating in ways I don’t usually do.

And my body let me know.

Don’t get me wrong, I still kept up with my practices. Sunrise through an open window. A quick 10-minute walk instead of my usual hour. Blue blockers at night, even if I couldn’t control the lighting around me.

But it wasn’t the same as being home in my own environment where I can do things fully, on my terms.

So this week? I’m dialing it back in.

I’ve got a month of travel coming up. Work trips, speaking engagements, places I’m excited to go.

But before I can show up for any of that, I need to show up for myself first.

This week is about reset.

Getting back to the full version of what keeps me grounded.

Sunrise with naked eyes, outside, for as long as I want.
Feet on the earth.
Movement that feels good, not rushed.
Eating aligned with my circadian rhythm.
My own space where I control the light, the environment, the pace.

These aren’t luxuries.

They’re the things that keep my cells functioning the way they’re designed to.

When life gets hectic, even when you’re still doing the basics, it’s not always at the level your body actually needs.

And when that happens? Everything else starts to feel harder.

This week, I’m listening.

If you’ve been doing the bare minimum just to get by, maybe this is your reminder too.
You can’t operate at full capacity if you’re only giving your body half of what it needs.

💡 What’s one thing you’re bringing back to full strength this week?

02/01/2026

Wow, what an incredible turnout today! 🙌

Sitting in that cozy cafe, sharing with people of all ages and backgrounds, each on their own health journey, each open-minded and ready to learn reminded me why I love what I do.

These are people who’ve tried it all. Conventional medicine, alternative approaches, every modality under the sun. Still searching. Still not seeing the results they deserve.

What I shared today is different. It’s simple.

It’s safe - no risk, no downside, only potential benefits. But more than that, I got to teach about how our bodies actually work. About healing. About a new paradigm that honors the time it takes and the wisdom already built into us.

We’ve been programmed to believe everything needs a quick fix. But this phototherapy? It supports what your body was already designed to do, using its own pathways, its own homeostatic mechanisms to create changes I was taught were impossible in my 30 years of medicine.

If you’ve been searching and you’re ready to explore something truly different…

👉 DM me “READY” and let’s talk.

01/31/2026

The holistic wellness space has it backwards. Before the cleanses, before the superfoods, your cells need proper light signals. Sunlight and darkness aren’t optional. They’re fundamental.

This is the missing piece no one talks about.
💾 Save this and 📩 share it with your wellness friends who are still stuck on supplements alone.

So many people are silently managing symptoms they were told are “normal.” Fatigue. Pain. Brain fog. Hormone shifts. Sle...
01/30/2026

So many people are silently managing symptoms they were told are “normal.” Fatigue. Pain. Brain fog. Hormone shifts. Sleep struggles.
What’s yours? 👇

01/29/2026

Years ago, high-pressure days in the operating room used to leave me looking and feeling like I’d been hit by a truck, strung out, depleted, and dragging myself through the next few days.

Yesterday brought a different kind of intensity, last-minute tech issues, hosting and moderating a huge medical panel, all eyes on me to keep things flowing.

But this morning? I got up, moved my body, reset my nervous system, and hit the road feeling calm, clear, and genuinely energized.

The biggest shift isn’t avoiding stress.
It’s how quickly your body and mind can come back to balance.

If you’ve been feeling stuck in stress and wondering how to bounce back faster, I’m always happy to share what’s been helping me. 💛

01/27/2026

Growth never happens in comfort.

We get that when it comes to mindset, healing, and personal development….if we don’t stretch ourselves, we stay stuck… or we shrink.

Our bodies are no different.
Our cells are always adapting, either becoming more resilient or losing capacity.

The right kind of stress (not chronic overwhelm) is what signals the body to repair, rebuild, and get stronger. We see it with exercise and muscle growth… and it applies far beyond muscles.

Heat. Cold. Contrast.
These are ancient stressors our biology understands.

But modern life keeps us in a comfort zone, climate-controlled, always cozy, rarely challenged. Over time, that comfort can slowly reduce our adaptability.

This used to be ironic for me… I was the one in the OR layered in thermals and blankets, always freezing. Now, through gradual exposure, my system handles both heat and cold in a way I never thought possible.

Resilience isn’t built in extremes.

It’s built in small, consistent exposures that expand your capacity over time.

Start where you are. Go slow. Let your body adapt.

Not medical advice, just education and my personal experience.

If you practice hot/cold exposure, I’d love to know: are you more team 🔥 or team ❄️?

I’m hosting a live Zoom panel this Tuesday, Jan 27th and you’re invited.A group of medical professionals, including phys...
01/25/2026

I’m hosting a live Zoom panel this Tuesday, Jan 27th and you’re invited.

A group of medical professionals, including physicians, a former RN, and a chiropractor are coming together to share what led them to explore Lifewave’s X39 phototherapy and why it’s made such an impact on their personal lives and the conversations they’re now having with others.

These are trained professionals who think critically for a living and something meaningful got their attention.

If you’re curious about emerging wellness technologies, open to new perspectives, and want to hear honest insights from people with clinical backgrounds, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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We’re always believing in something we can’t see yet……whether that’s faith, fear, or all the “what ifs” about the future...
01/25/2026

We’re always believing in something we can’t see yet……whether that’s faith, fear, or all the “what ifs” about the future. The unknown is coming either way, so we might as well pour our energy into the outcomes we actually want.

And the path? It’s rarely straight. We trip, we wobble, we figure it out, just like babies learning to walk. What we focus on grows, and where attention goes, creation follows.

What would change if you chose faith over fear today?

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