About Me
Combining Medical Expertise and Personal Recovery Experience To Help Individuals Rebuild Their Lives With Clarity, Accountability, and Lasting Change.
The Experience and Vision of Dr. Kenneth Markowitz, MD, IMAC
Meet Dr. Kenneth Markowitz, MD, IMAC
Professional Recovery Coaching Rooted in Experience
Dr. Kenneth Markowitz is the founder and owner of North Star Recovery Coaching, a professional recovery coaching practice dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate addiction recovery, rebuild healthy relationships, and create meaningful, long-term change.
With more than 18 years of experience practicing clinical medicine as a board-certified pediatrician, Dr. Markowitz brings a rare combination of medical expertise, behavioral health understanding, and lived recovery experience to his coaching approach.
Dr. Markowitz earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from New York University, graduating magna cum laude before attending Stony Brook University School of Medicine. He later completed his pediatric residency training at North Shore University Hospital in affiliation with the NYU School of Medicine.
Throughout his medical career, Dr. Markowitz focused not only on pediatric healthcare, but also on treating behavioral and mental health challenges affecting children and families. His years in medicine helped shape a deep understanding of human behavior, emotional health, family systems, and the importance of personalized care.
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A Personal Journey. A Professional Mission.
The Story Behind North Star Recovery Coaching
My recovery journey gave me a perspective that medical training alone could never provide. I understand the fear, uncertainty, shame, and isolation that addiction can create because I've experienced them myself. More importantly, I know that recovery is possible and that lasting change happens with the right guidance, accountability, and support.
That's why I created North Star Recovery Coaching.
Where Medical Insight Meets Real Recovery Experience
Why Physician-Led Recovery Coaching Matters
I believe successful recovery requires more than motivation alone. It requires structure, accountability, understanding, and guidance from someone who recognizes that every recovery journey is unique.
As both a physician and certified International Master Addictions Coach (IMAC), I provide a personalized and action-oriented approach to recovery coaching that combines:
- Medical and behavioral health insight
- Recovery coaching expertise
- Compassionate accountability
- Goal-oriented support
- Practical life and coping strategies
I built North Star Recovery Coaching on the belief that long-term recovery is possible when individuals receive personalized support designed around their unique circumstances, challenges, and goals.
Understanding the Importance of Family Dynamics in Addiction Recovery
Supporting Families Through Recovery
Throughout my years in medicine, I recognized that healing and personal growth are deeply connected to family relationships and support systems.
Addiction affects not only the individual struggling, but also spouses, partners, children, parents, and loved ones. Recovery often requires rebuilding communication, restoring trust, and creating healthier relationship dynamics.
In my coaching approach, family support and relationship healing are essential parts of the long-term recovery process.
Guidance from Someone Who Truly Understands the Recovery Process
Recovery Coaching Rooted in Understanding
I know addiction recovery can feel isolating, overwhelming, and difficult to navigate without the right support system.
By combining professional training with lived recovery experience, I provide clients with a deeper level of empathy, understanding, and practical guidance throughout their journey.
My coaching approach focuses on helping clients:
- Maintain sobriety and accountability
- Develop healthier coping mechanisms
- Build emotional resilience
- Improve relationships and communication
- Create structure and direction in daily life
- Pursue meaningful long-term goals