lisa zaoutis leach, MD
Lisa is a retired physician and medical educator, and mother of 4 adult sons. She is the editor of a field-defining textbook in Pediatric Hospital Medicine. She currently practices professional coaching for those in healthcare fields and is in training to become a certified death doula.
She is excited to help establish Threshold House, the first Omega Home in Philadelphia, and create a strong bond with and benefit to the Philadelphia community. Providing a caring haven for the dying and supporting families in the process is a critical need in the area. She is aware of the remarkable opportunity to tap into the rich network of individuals, businesses, schools, and social organizations eager to support the process.
Welcoming, teaching, and learning from the Philadelphia community around our shared responsibility of caring for the dying is a priority to Lisa.
titles, certifications, and training
Education
1979-83 MD from Albany Medical College
Training
1983-86
Emergency Medicine Residency at Christiana Care, Newark, DE
1997-99
Pediatrics Residency at Nemours/duPont Hospital, Wilmington, DE
2015
VitalTalk Faculty Certification (communication training for healthcareprofessionals)
2020-21
Masters in Mental Health Counseling, University of Pennsylvania, year 1 of 2
2022
ICF Coaching Certification with Academy of Creative Coaching, Atlanta, GA
2026
INELDA Death Doula Training with Emberlight Center for Conscious Livingand Dying, Swannanoa, NC (ongoing)
contact lisa
lisa@thresholdhousephilly.org
