Dr. Christina Bowen

Chief WellBeing Officer ECU Health

Christina Bowen, MD, is currently the ECU Health Chief Well-being Officer and the Medical Director for the The Center for Healthy Living and The Dare County Health Department. Married to an Orthopedic Surgeon, Bowen has three children and 2 dogs, Idaho and Quinoa. Dr. Bowen enjoys strength training, running, prayer/meditation, water-skiing, snow-skiing, reading and spending time with her friends. In addition, she loves traveling with her family.

Day 1: Rooted in Purpose: Reconnecting with the Why Behind PX

10:00 AM Morning Wellness Oasis: NGPX Self-Care Retreat

(Limited Availability – Sign-Ups Required)

Start off your NGPX conference experience with a morning of rejuvenation and renewal at our exclusive Self-Care Morning Retreat. Designed to nurture your mind, body and spirit, this tranquil oasis offers a blissful escape from the demands of daily life. Nestled in the heart of Palm Springs at the Westin Rancho Mirage, amidst the serene desert landscape and swaying palm trees, our Morning Wellness Oasis provides the perfect setting to relax. Begin your morning with gentle yoga and meditation, guiding you through mindfulness practices to center your body and quiet your mind.

Immediately following yoga, ECU Health’s Chief Wellbeing Offer, Dr. Christina Bowen with lead an interactive discussion on wellness.

Stick around and mingle with your fellow retreat-goers for a light and nourishing breakfast spread, soaking in the natural beauty of your surroundings.

For more information about joining the NGPX Pre-Event Morning Wellness Oasis, email charleen.ring@wbresearch.com

Day 2: From Insight to Impact: Operationalizing Patient Experience

1:40 PM Invite Only – Partner Workshop by Sodexo

Day 3: Shaping What’s Next: Designing the Future of Experience

1:10 PM Closing Session: Meditation and Manifesting Successful Patient Experience Through 2026

As we wrap up our time together, join us for a calming, intentional close to the conference—one that invites reflection, connection, and forward vision. This guided meditation and open sharing circle will help you pause, breathe, and integrate everything you've taken in over the past few days.

Together, we’ll reflect on the challenges ahead, the commitments we want to make, and the impact we each hope to have. Through mindfulness and shared intention, we’ll center ourselves around one common goal: building a more compassionate, equitable, and human healthcare experience in 2026 and beyond.

Leave feeling grounded, inspired, and reconnected to your purpose.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Christina.

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