"For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you, says the LORD, plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." ~Jeremiah 29:11

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Dr. Leneé Cook-Braxton, PsyD, MS, RYT, has been dancing since she learned to walk. Born in Hollywood, CA (a worldwide dance hub) and raised in Durham, NC (home of the American Dance Festival), movement is a part of Dr. Leneé’s spirit.

In 1991, Dr. Leneé was recruited by former UNC-Chapel Hill Cheer Coach (Don Collins) to join the FIRST All-Star Competitive Cheer Squad in North Carolina. In 1996, Dr. Leneé again made history as the youngest captain for the Inaugural NFL Carolina Panthers Cheerleader Squad.

Dr. Leneé obtained her Bachelor's degree in Dance and two Master's Degrees (Exercise Science with a Sport Psychology Concentration and Mind-Body Medicine), as well as a Doctor of Psychology degree.

Dr. Leneé is an Exercise Physiologist, Sport & Performance Psychology Practitioner, 200-Hour RYT Certified Yoga Teacher, a NASM® Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist, a comprehensively trained and certified Pilates Instructor, Exhale® Certified Barre Instructor, and a Spinning® Certified Instructor.

Dr. Leneé is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, The North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, the Performing Arts Medicine Association, the National Council On Aging, and the Clinical Exercise Physiology Association. Dr. Leneé serves as an Editorial Board Member for the Uniscience Journal of Psychology and Neuroscience.

Dr. Leneé was twice nominated as "Best Barre Instructor" in Best Self Atlanta Magazine. In 2020, Dr. Leneé was selected as one of the five Inaugural Struct Scholars through Struct Club and the Women In Fitness Association. As a Senior Columnist for The Los Angeles Tribune, Dr. Leneé enjoys writing meaningful content on various topics. Dr. Leneé is a former host of the Mindful Business Renegades Podcast (ranked 38th in Norway)!

In 2022, Dr. Leneé entered into a partnership with Varsity Brands as a Health Consultant and Speaker to positively impact and serve millions of educators, coaches, and students.

Dr. Leneé serves as a Global Fan Council Board Member and the Chief Wellbeing Officer for the United Rugby Fans organization.

Through her appointment as G100 State Chair, Leneé serves globally alongside Nobel Laureates, former Heads of States, Ministers, Businesswomen, Philanthropists, Investors, Entrepreneurs, Corporate and Community Leaders - all joined in a pact of purpose to create massive opportunities for women worldwide.

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As an Adjunct Professor with Saybrook University and Walden University, Dr. Leneé enjoys mentoring and teaching students in the Integrative Health and Mind-Body Medicine Programs. 

Dr. Leneé believes that the Lord has given all of us limitless potential through our unique mind-body connection.