Dr. Renee Exelbert

Licensed psychologist, certified elite personal trainer, body building competitor and two-time breast cancer survivor

“Renee Exelbert is a dynamic speaker. She knows how to engage her audience to make sure her message is understood. I left feeling like Renee had spoken directly to me.”

Janet Levitt, President, Rockland Women’s Business Network

Unlock the Power of the Mind-Body Connection to Overcome Adversity and Build Resilience

Dr. Renee Exelbert helps individuals and teams leverage the mind-body connection to develop unshakable resilience. As a licensed psychologist, certified elite personal trainer, body building competitor and two-time breast cancer survivor, she combines science-backed psychological strategies with physical resilience techniques. She is also the creator of Visual Emotional Kinetics©, a transformative approach that blends positive thought, visualization, and movement to help people push past limitations and enhance performance.

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Stress, adversity, and uncertainty are unavoidable.

Whether in the workplace or personal life, challenges can feel overwhelming, leading to burnout, disengagement, and a loss of control. Individuals and teams struggle to maintain motivation, manage setbacks, and perform at their best. Traditional approaches to resilience often focus on either the mind or the body, but rarely both.

When resilience is lacking, performance suffers. Anxiety, fatigue, and self-doubt take hold. Productivity drops, decision-making becomes clouded, and individuals feel powerless against the obstacles in their way. Leaders watch as their teams become disengaged, struggling to maintain morale and momentum. Simply "powering through" isn’t enough. A new approach is needed—one that taps into the full potential of both psychological and physical strength.

Through keynote speaking, consulting, and training, Renee equips leaders and teams with the tools they need to navigate adversity, regain control, and thrive in high-pressure environments. Whether facing personal setbacks or organizational challenges, she provides practical, proven methods to shift mindsets, build resilience, and drive meaningful results.

Book Cover for Renee's book, Chemo Muscles

My Book: Chemo Muscles

Lessons Learned From Being a Psycho-Oncologist and Cancer Patient

In Chemo Muscles, Dr. Exelbert reflects upon her experience when confronting her own cancer diagnosis. With unparalleled honesty, she shares her intimate struggles with vulnerability and identity; the various interactions she had with healthcare professionals throughout her journey; and, eventually, what it was like to regain a sense of control over her own body.

The Metamorphosis Center for Psychological and Physical Change

The Metamorphosis Center is an integrative center focused on the mind-body connection. The mind-body connection states that physical health is influenced by thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and conversely, thoughts, feelings and behaviors (or our emotional well-being), can be influenced by physical symptoms.