James Juarez, MD, DipPH, founder of Oasis Adventure
Medicine is deeply meaningful, but its pace often pulls us out of alignment. Staying steady and grounded isn’t a luxury; it’s essential for the kind of care we want to give and the kind of life we want to live. As a fellow physician, I know how vital it is to have spaces to pause, realign, and renew.
For more than 25 years, retreats have been the heartbeat of my own journey. I’ve learned that the setting matters less than the intention: creating space to listen deeply and realign with what matters most. Those pauses have given me clarity, courage, and resilience to move forward in medicine and in life with a whole heart.
Oasis Adventures grew out of my desire to share that same gift with others. It weaves together the central threads of my life—emergency medicine, reflective retreats, holistic wellness, and spiritual growth—with one simple purpose: to help people reconnect with their authentic purpose and thrive in every dimension of life.
When we are supported and aligned, we bring our most compassionate, joyful, and effective selves to our patients, our loved ones, and the world.
James’ Education & Credentials
Dr. James Juarez received his medical degree from UT San Antonio, studied International Public Health at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, and completed his Emergency Medicine residency at Michigan State University Kalamazoo. He practiced emergency medicine for 16 years in Southern Oregon and now serves as clinical teaching faculty in Nashville, caring for patients while mentoring residents and medical students.
Alongside his clinical work, James became a Certified Deep Transformational Coach and trained in physician well-being and reflective practice as a Mindful Practice in Medicine Facilitator and through the Stanford Physician Well-being Director Course.
He also completed a four-year formation with Cascadia Living Wisdom under Dr. David G. Benner, PhD — a depth psychologist and spiritual teacher. This immersive training in transformational presence, inner development, and deep listening continues to shape his work in presence-based leadership, whole-person development, and transformative physician coaching.
Pause, Reflect, Awaken
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Riviera Maya, Mexico
April 12-17, 2026
PALMAIA, THE HOUSE OF AIA
A secluded wellness sanctuary that blends contemporary design with the beauty of its natural surrounding.
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