Dr. Chhavi Kaushik Relia, Mrs. United States of America Camden County 2025, specializes in breast cancer imaging and has long witnessed the emotional toll of the illness. She calls her new title “incredibly humbling.”
A Voorhees resident and local doctor has been crowned Mrs. United States of America Camden County 2025 and wants to use her new title to shine a light on mind-body healing and breast-cancer awareness.
For Dr. Chhavi Kaushik Relia, those two causes are deeply rooted personally and professionally.
“Being crowned Mrs. Camden County 2025 was incredibly humbling,” she noted. “It validated not just a personal dream, but a deeper mission to uplift women’s emotional and physical health.”
A specialist in breast cancer imaging at Jefferson Health, Relia – who is known as Dr. Kaushik – has long witnessed the emotional toll of a cancer diagnosis, so she wants to bridge clinical medicine with compassionate care to promote emotional wellness as part of physical healing.
“Mind-body healing teaches us that emotional pain can manifest physically, and that healing requires us to feel safe emotionally and neurologically,” she explained. “My platform brings together science and compassion, giving women tools to support both recovery and resilience.”
While balancing her roles as a doctor and mother of two adolescents, Kaushik views her pageant work not as a separate task, but as an extension of her mission.
“Pageantry allows me to show up for my community in new ways, and that fuels me,” she noted. “I carve out time intentionally for advocacy work, and I’m fortunate to have a supportive family and professional circle who believe in my mission.”
The doctor is determined to challenge long-held misconceptions surrounding breast cancer and women’s mental health.
“One common misconception is that breast cancer is purely a physical journey, when in truth, it’s deeply emotional and relational,” Kaushik emphasized. “Another is that emotional symptoms like anxiety, burnout or chronic pain are ‘just in your head.’ These beliefs silence women.”
Through her platform and social media account, @the_feeler_healer, Kaushik shares evidence-based tips for emotional wellness and practical tools to help women reclaim their strength.
“I hope to model what it looks like to pursue bold dreams while honoring your healing journey,” she related. “Whether you’re wearing scrubs or a sash, your voice matters – and it can change lives.”
Kaushik is currently planning a series of speaking engagements across Camden County that focus on emotional resilience and the mind-body connection. She also wants to partner with local organizations that support women battling breast cancer and those experiencing caregiver fatigue.
“My goal is to create meaningful conversations and connections that inspire healing and resilience throughout Camden County,” she said.
Participating in the United States of America (USOA) pageant system has been transformational for Kaushik. More than a title, she considers Mrs. Camden County a platform to lead with empathy and purpose.
“It’s given me the confidence to step beyond traditional roles and embrace creative leadership,” she related. “Pageantry has reminded me that reinvention is always possible.”
Representing the county is something for which she holds deep pride.
“Camden County is diverse, hard-working and full of heart,” Kaushik observed. “I hope to reflect that spirit with authenticity, compassion and courage. True leadership is rooted in service and empathy.”
While her reign as Mrs. United States of America Camden County 2025 is just beginning, Kaushik sees it as a stepping stone to lifelong advocacy.
“I plan to continue writing, speaking and creating accessible tools for women navigating chronic illness, stress or caregiving burnout,” she said. “This journey is only the beginning.”
Her message is simple yet powerful: “Your healing matters. Your story matters. And no matter what you’ve been through, you can reclaim your strength.”
For updates on Kaushik’s advocacy and upcoming events, follow her on Instagram at @the_feeler_healer.
