Redefining Joy in Medicine:

Mona Saint, MD, MPH

Speaker

Mona Saint, MD, MPH, is a triple board-certified physician in OB/GYN, Integrative Medicine, and Obesity Medicine, dedicated to helping women physicians reconnect with their inner strength and reclaim their well-being. Drawing from her roles as Director of Emotional Wellbeing at the Chopra Mind-Body Medical Center, Physician and Master Educator at the Deepak Chopra Center for Wellbeing, and Clinical Instructor at UCSD School of Medicine, she has led numerous transformative keynotes and retreats that have inspired thousands to rediscover balance and vitality in their lives.

Dr. Saint creates personalized paths to vitality and wellness with an integrated approach from a background in Ayurveda and many years of teaching meditation and mindfulness at the Chopra Center. Her compassionate and evidence-based approach empowers women to thrive both personally and professionally, sharing powerful techniques to reduce stress, enhance peak performance, and find true joy in life. She believes that when women are genuinely supported, their healing and growth extend well beyond themselves, creating a lasting impact in their families and communities.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Saint loves nature, delicious meals, and laughter with family and friends, travel, music, and anything with salted caramel. Her husband jokes that she can sing a few lyrics to any name-that-tune song—a completely non-useful life skill that certainly didn't help her pass her board exams! :) Dr. Saint believes that women physicians are the true healers of their families and communities—sacred beings who deserve the space and support to thrive. She looks forward to leading the keynote at the Redefining Joy in Medicine retreat, where, alongside Dr. Chen-Joea and Rose Oxford, they will share powerful strategies to rediscover joy, cultivate resilience, and create sustainable well-being.

"When women heal, families heal. When families heal, communities transform." — Dr. Tererai Trent

Hi, I'm 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. 

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.

Rose Oxford, LCSW

Psychotherapist

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.