Physicians, Nurses, and Healthcare Professionals
To tackle burnout, boost resilience, and enhance mental, and personal health for healthcare professionals.
May 29-31, 2026
Join Wellness Experts
To tackle burnout, boost resilience, and enhance mental, and personal health for healthcare professionals.
Registration admits you into the Wellness Summit.
Registration does not include lodging at The Grand Hotel.
Refunds for registration will not be issued after May 9.
Earn CME credits and boost your resilience.
2026 Wellness Summit Agenda
FRIDAY, May 29
2:00 – 2:55 PM
Registration
2:55 – 3:00 PM
Welcome
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Thriving – Not Just Surviving During Stressful Change
Robert John Sawyer, PhD, ABPP-CN
4:00 – 4:30 PM
Beginning with Intention: Reflecting on What’s Working, What’s Not, and What’s Next
Robert John Sawyer, PhD, ABPP-CN
4:30 PM
Adjourn
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception
saturday, May 30
7:00 – 8:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast
8:00 – 9:15 AM
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: Finding Rest and Presence in a Culture of Overload
Bryan Sibley, MD, FAAP & John Storment, MD
9:15 – 9:45 AM
Caring For Others As A Path to Well-Being
Janet Setnor, MSN, CRNA, Col (Ret), USAFR/NC
9:45 – 10:30 AM
Reclaiming Well-Being: Frontline Strategies for Purpose, Connection, and Resilience
Melissa Montgomery, MS, HRM
10:30 – 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 – 11:45 AM
Imposter Syndrome: What Health Care Professionals Should Know
Eve Switzer, MD, FAAP
11:45 – 12:30 PM
Sustaining Well-Being: Where Time, Values, and Energy Align
Robert John Sawyer, PhD, ABPP-CN
12:30 – 1:15 PM
Lunch
1:15 – 2:15 PM
Fueling Well: Evidence-Based Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies for Sustainable Health
Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD
2:15 – 3:15 PM
Built to Last: An OT’s perspective on Musculoskeletal Health for Medical Professionals
Marie McLaughlin, OTR/L, CHT
3:15 PM
Adjourn
sunday, May 31
7:00 – 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 – 9:15 AM
When the Healer is Hurt: Second Victim
Janet Setnor, MSN, CRNA, Col (Ret), USAFR/NC
9:15 – 10:15 AM
About Face – The Personal Journey of a Combat Neurosurgeon Who Became A Chronic Pain Patient With Hand Weakness
Jeannette Liu, MD
10:15 – 10:30 AM
Looking Back, Moving Forward: Reflections on the Weekend
Jeannette Liu, MD, FAANS
10:30 AM
Adjourn
Physicians
Nurses
Healthcare Executives
Behavorial Health Specialists
Your Path to Total Wellness Starts Here.
Registration admits you into the Wellness Summit. Registration does not include lodging at The Grand Hotel.
Accreditations
Foundation for Wellness is accredited by Accreditation Council for Continuing Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Foundation for Wellness designates this live education activity for a maximum of 8.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other attendees with be given a Certificate of Attendance.
Northwestern State University’s Nursing Continuing Education is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
LPCs - This workshop has been approved for 8.75 General CE clock hours by the Louisiana Counseling Association as authorized by the Louisiana Mental Health Law (R.S. 37:1101-1123).
9.0 Contact Hours of Nursing Continuing Education credit will be awarded to Registered Nurses upon the completion of the offering (full attendance is required). This event is Joint-Provided by NSU Nursing Continuing Education and Foundation for Wellness. NSU and ANCC do not approve or endorse any commercial product or company associated with this educational activity.
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Your support will position your brand as a key player in promoting health and well-being, aligning with values that resonate deeply with our engaged community.
Sponsorship Benefits
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Connect with Healthcare System Decision Makers
Gain Direct Insight on Healthcare Provider Needs
Reach Healthcare Professionals in the Gulf Coast
For more information, contact:
Catherine Thibodeaux
CME Business Development Coordinator
catherine@foundationforwellness.com
(337) 806-9396
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors
Treat yourself to a memorable experience at the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection. Located near Fairhope, Alabama in the picturesque beach hamlet of Point Clear, The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa offers guests opportunities for both relaxation and entertainment. Challenge yourself at one of two renowned golf courses at the Lakewood Club, or spend the day finding balance at our 20,000 square foot Spa at the Grand. Bring the kids to our stunning pool complex or relax at the adult only pool, break a sweat at one of our ten tennis courts, or explore the white sand beaches of Alabama’s famed Gulf Coast.
Resort Amenities
Indoor & Outdoor Pool with Towel Service
Daily Shuttle to Downtown Fairhope
1 Hr Complimentary Bike Rental
1 Hr Complimentary Kayak Rental
Fishing Poles & Bait
Tennis Court
Art Exhibit
Fitness Center
Beach Volleyball, Corn Hole & Other Games
Bayside Putting Green
Range Balls at Lakewood Golf Club
Food for Resident Ducks
Historical Tour
Daily Arts & Crafts Activities
Listed amenities are only valid for Wellness Summit attendees lodging at The Grand Hotel.
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2026
Planning Committee
Andrea Espinoza, MD, FCCP, DipABLM
Pulmonologist & Lifestyle Medicine, Orthopedic Center for Sports Medicine
Luis Espinoza, MD
Sports Medicine Specialist & Orthopedic Surgeon, Orthopedic Center for Sports Medicine
Charise Fashho, MD
Obstetrician Gynecologist, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
Ann Flannery, MD
Retired Neurosurgeon, Retired from Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital
Nigel Girgrah, MD
Hepatologist, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
Shaunda Grisby, MD, FACS, MMM
Breast Surgical Oncologist, Ochsner Lafayette General Breast Center
Heather Hayter DNP, MSN, RN
Associate Professor of Nursing, Northwestern State University
Jeannette M. Liu, MD, FAANS
Neurological Surgeon, Previously affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
Robert J. Sawyer, PhD
Neuropsychologist, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
Bryan G. Sibley, MD, FAAP
General Pediatrics, Medical Director - Impatient Pediatrics Ochsner Lafayette General
May S. Thomassee, MD, FACOG
Gynecologic Surgeon, Our Lady of Lourdes Health