In a recent episode of the Growth Unbound podcast, host Gavin Baker sat down with Dr. Kim Quigley, CEO & Co-Founder of Onrise, which provides mental health services for athletes. Together, Gavin and Dr. Quigley explore her journey into sports psychiatry and the challenges of building specialized mental health services for athletes.
Dr. Quigley shares her early influences, including her Knoxville upbringing, and a pivotal sports injury that led her to study mental health. Her career took off with experiences at Lakeshore Hospital and Cherokee Health Systems, shaping her understanding of healthcare systems and how to address mental health at a structural level.
As COVID-19 highlighted the increasing need for mental health support, Dr. Quigley was inspired to found Onrise, focusing on athletes’ unique mental health needs. The organization now serves over 1,800 professional athletes through telehealth, offering three tiers of care:
- Peer-to-peer support from former athletes
- Talk therapy
- Psychiatric services
This holistic approach not only addresses mental health concerns but also fosters trust and connection, particularly in diverse communities.
Onrise works with teams and organizations like:
- Inter Miami CF
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Premier Lacross League
- UFLPA
- Pro Volleyball Federation
- And more!
As Onrise continues to grow, Dr. Quigley’s focus is on brand awareness. She wants Onrise to be the trusted name in mental health for athletes. Part of their approach is expanding care to youth and amateur leagues while maintaining the quality care they’re already known for. But they are also growing by offering services to elite athletic clubs.
Throughout the episode, Dr. Quigley reflects on the joy and resilience that athletes can find when supported properly, as well as Onrise’s mission to reduce clinician burnout and destigmatize mental health care within the sports community. For anyone wanting to learn more about Onrise, Dr. Quigley encourages listeners to connect through the clinic’s website or LinkedIn for ongoing updates.
Want to hear the whole story about how Dr. Kim Quigley and Onrise are transforming the way mental health is considered in athletics? Listen to the podcast episode today!
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