Redefining Joy In Medicine:
AÂ Retreat for Women Physicians
Join a powerful community of women in medicine for a transformational 4-day experience of deep rest, coaching, and connection, with up to 12 CME credits included.
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You give so much of yourself to your patients, your career, and your family, but when was the last time you gave yourself space to breathe?
The Women Physicians Wellness Retreat is more than just time off. It's a chance to realign with your purpose, release burnout, and return to medicine (and life) with renewed clarity and joy. You’ll enjoy curated coaching sessions, restorative wellness practices, and meaningful connections — all in a luxurious, all-inclusive setting tailored for the physician experience.
Redefining Joy In Medicine: A Retreat for Women Physicians
May 2026Â - Agenda
 ThursdayÂ
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4:00 PMÂ | Check-In at CIVANA Resort
- Intention Setting: Finding Purpose and Meaning in MedicineÂ
- Trauma-Informed Psychoeducation: Understanding Stress and Healing
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Welcome Ceremony & Sound BathÂ
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6:00 – 8:00 PM | Welcome Group Dinner (Provided)
 FridayÂ
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8:00–9:00 AM | Breakfast (included in resort credit) + Morning Wellness Sessions (choice of over 20 classes to choose from)
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9:00–11:00 AM | Keynote Session: A Mindful, Heart-Centered Approach to Medicine and Life
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  11:00–12:00 PM | Aligning Goals to Values: Designing a Career and Life You LoveÂ
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12:00–2:00 PM | Group Lunch (Provided)
- Releasing Stuck Energy: An Experiential Outdoor Processing SessionÂ
- 2:00–4:00 PM | Outdoor EMDR-Inspired Session
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4:00–5:00 PM | Optional Individual Coaching/Psychoeducation Sessions or Free Time
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5:30–7:00 PM | Group Dinner Off-Campus (Included)
 SaturdayÂ
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8:00–10:00 AM | Breakfast + Morning Wellness Sessions
- 8:30-9:30 am Private Group Yoga Session
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10:00–12:00 PM | Success Redefined: Letting Go of External ValidationÂ
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12:00–2:00 PM | Group Lunch (Provided)
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2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | The Cost of Caring: Healing from Vicarious TraumaÂ
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4:00 – 5:00 PM | Optional Individual Coaching/Psychoeducation Sessions or Free Time
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5:30 – 7:00 PM | Dinner On Your Own (Included in resort credit)
 SundayÂ
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8:00 – 9:00 AM | Breakfast (included in resort credit)
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9:00 – 10:00 AM | Embodied Renewal: A Somatic Healing PracticeÂ
- Reflecting on Takeaways, Setting Personal Commitments
- Guided Journaling, Sharing Circle, Closing Remarks
- 10:00–11:00 AM | Integration Workshop + Closing CeremonyÂ
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11:00 AMÂ | Check-Out
Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea
DO, MPH, FAAFP, DABOM
I am a Family Physician who specializes in career and life coaching for early career physicians around contract negotiations, burnout, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, communication, time management, and work-life balance. I practice both inpatient and outpatient medicine in southern California and live there with my wonderful husband and beautiful daughter.Â
My mission is to empower early career physicians to step into your true selves, embrace your potential, and confidently show up in your lives like never before. Together, we can navigate the complexities of the medical profession, ensuring that you not only succeed but also find profound joy and fulfillment in your journey.
MORE ABOUT ME
Rose Oxford, LCSW
Psychotherapist |Â EMDR Certified
Rose Oxford, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in Long Beach, California. Utilize EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Rose integrates trauma-informed care and somatic modalities to support deep, embodied healing.
Drawing upon twenty years of clinical experience in hospital settings, Rose has developed a comprehensive understanding of vicarious trauma and its profound effects on healthcare professionals. She utilizes this experience in her work with clients facing burnout, compassion fatigue, and chronic stress.
Her therapeutic approach is empathetic and collaborative, empowering clients to cultivate adaptive coping strategies that promote emotional resilience and overall wellness.
What’s Included in Your Retreat Experience?
 *Airfare is not includedÂ
- 3 Nights in a Luxury Room at Civana Wellness Resort
- 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
- Gourmet Dining – Meals included during scheduled programming plus
- $175 resort credit to cover meals outside of program
- Exclusive Private Yoga & Sound Bath Session – Restore balance and inner peace
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Hydration bottles and alkaline water hydration stations
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Free wireless internet in rooms and throughout the resort
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Complimentary parking
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Access to fitness classes and daily wellness classes like meditation, fitness cycle, movement, art/enrichment, bicycles (can book 2 wellness experiences per day)
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Full access to resort pools, spas and facilities
- Connection with Like-Minded Women Physicians – Build lifelong friendships and a support network
- Mindfulness & Reflection Practices to help you rediscover joy in medicine and life
Why This Retreat?
✔️ Break Free from Burnout
Release the overwhelm. Learn how to set healthy boundaries, manage stress, and build a life that supports your well-being—not just your career.
✔️ Rediscover Joy in Medicine—and Life
Reconnect with what lights you up. Gain clarity on your purpose and reignite the spark that brought you to medicine in the first place.
✔️ Be Seen, Heard & Supported
Surround yourself with a community of like-hearted women physicians who understand the weight you carry—and will hold space for your healing and growth.
✔️ Indulge in Restorative Luxury
Let yourself be deeply cared for. From nourishing meals to spa experiences and stillness, every detail is designed for your renewal.
A  Women Physicians Wellness Retreat also Include:
- 22,000 square foot award-winning spa with 24 treatment rooms, lap pool, Aqua Therapy Circuit, and salon
- 10,000 square feet of fitness and movement space including cardio, weights, aerobic, yoga and energy studios
- 20+ daily wellness classes to choose from including hiking, mountain biking, yoga, meditation, fitness, and more
- 2 heated outdoor pools and outdoor hot tub
- 2 onsite dining options, Terras and Seed with indoor & outdoor seating
- Bicycles on-site, nearby hiking and outdoor excursion options available
Special Pricing Offer
This retreat is an investment in yourself—because when you thrive, everyone around you benefits.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Southern Medical Association and Thrivation, LLC.
The Southern Medical Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Southern Medical Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.