34. Lenee Braxton - Oprah Winfrey Network Appearance, HBCU's and Ethnicity and Wellness

Leneé Braxton has been dancing since she learned how to walk. Born in Los Angeles, CA (a worldwide dance hub) and raised in Durham, NC (home of the American Dance Festival), movement is a part of Leneé's spirit. In 1996, Leneé made history as the youngest captain for the Inaugural NFL Carolina Panthers Cheerleader Squad. In August of 2000, after experiencing paralysis on the left side of her body, Leneé received a heartbreaking diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. Grateful to utilize her dance and Kinesiology education, Leneé regained mobility and strength in what her doctors deemed "record timing". During one of the most challenging times in her life, Leneé discovered that dance and therapeutic exercise would be instrumental for her continued well-being. Leneé Braxton has a Bachelor's Degree in Dance, a Master's Degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Sport Psychology, and is currently working on her Ph.D. in Mind-Body Medicine specializing in Ayurvedic Medicine, Energy Medicine, and Hypnosis for Optimal Performance. She is a member of the International Association For Dance Medicine & Science, the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, a NASM® Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist. Mrs. Braxton is comprehensively trained in Barre, Pilates, Indoor Cycling, and Yoga. She was twice nominated as "Best Barre Instructor" in Best Self Atlanta Magazine and served as a Featured Contributor/Writer for Best Kept Self Magazine. Leneé is passionate about sharing the life changing benefits of therapeutic exercise and mental skills training with others, especially those facing illness, injury, or body image challenges. Leneé currently resides in Atlanta, GA with her husband and daughter.  To learn more about Lenee:  www.holisticperformancecenter.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/leneebraxton/  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/holisticperformancecenter/  IG: @holisticperformancecenter Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dr-ds-social-network/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy