Empowered Leaders.
Whole Humans.
"I help leaders regulate, realign, and lead from a place of clarity, sustainability, and embodied wisdom." ~Dr. Renee McSwain
Dr. Renee McSwain is a doctor of oriental medicine, educator, keynote speaker and session leader, and leadership facilitator who helps teams lead with courage, emotional resilience, and holistic well-being.
•Keynote Speaker and Session Leader • Facilitator • Author • Consultant
•Leadership & Wellness Retreat Leader
•20+ years in healthcare, education, and organizational development
Trusted by organizations committed to courageous, healthy leadership
How Dr. Renee Supports Leaders & Teams
Bringing together clinical expertise, leadership development, and holistic wellness
Speaking & Keynotes
Transformational talks on courageous leadership, holistic resilience, and well-being in the workplace.
Facilitation & Workshops
Interactive, evidence-informed sessions that move teams from burnout to balance and from conflict to connection.
Consulting & Curriculum Design
Strategic guidance on building leadership, wellness, and integrative health programs that actually change behavior.
Retreats & Experiential Learning
Immersive retreats that blend leadership development with somatic and integrative practices.
Leading Well — From Burnout to Balanced Bravery
Leaders are navigating unprecedented complexity—rapid change, chronic stress, and competing demands at home and work. Drawing on her background as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, licensed acupuncturist, educator, and public affairs specialist, Dr. Renee offers a science-backed, heart-centered framework for leading with clarity, courage, and care.
Participants will learn to:
- ✓Recognize early signs of mental and emotional burnout
- ✓Build practical rituals for resilience and nervous system regulation
- ✓Lead conversations about well-being without stigma or shame
Leadership Is an Inside Job
For over two decades, Dr. Renee has been designing, implementing, and managing accredited training programs for healthcare professionals and organizations. Her work blends:
- •Clinical expertise in acupuncture and integrative medicine
- •Curriculum development and adult learning design
- •Public affairs, communication, and storytelling
- •Real-world leadership in complex, regulated environments
This unique cross-disciplinary lens allows her to speak fluently to both the human and organizational sides of change.
Learn More About Dr. ReneeWhat Clients Are Saying
Real impact from organizations and leaders who have experienced Dr. Renee's transformational approach
“Thank you so much for sharing your time, knowledge, and energy with us during our wellness event. Your session was not only informative but also incredibly engaging. Our team truly enjoyed it and left feeling inspired to incorporate more intentional wellness practices into their routines. Your expertise and calming presence made a lasting impression, and we're grateful to have had you as part of the experience.”
Jennifer E. Moore
Founding Executive Director
Institute for Medicaid Innovation
“For both the Howard County, Maryland Chamber's 2024 and 2025 Women's Leadership Conferences, Dr. Renee McSwain's Morning Mindfulness sessions provided a calm, centering start to the day. Her meditation guidance and insights on seasonal leadership offered attendees renewed clarity, presence, and purpose before stepping into a full day of learning and connection.”
Meaghan McClure
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Howard County, Maryland Chamber
“Dr. McSwain gave an enlightening presentation on health and wellness as it relates to leadership development. One must be in tune with body, mind, and spirit, while respecting the environment and all that it has to offer. If you are looking for a true teacher of holistic medicine, there are few that can match Dr. McSwain's passion and intellect.”
Dr. Daria Willis
President
Howard Community College
“Dr. Renee McSwain is a truly dynamic and impactful panelist whose contributions greatly enriched our community-wide mental health discussion at the University of Baltimore. She shared her expertise with clarity, depth, and authenticity, offering valuable insight into holistic and culturally responsive approaches to mental health and healing.”
Dr. Dawnsha Mushonga
Associate Professor & Executive Director of the School of Health & Human Services
University of Baltimore
“Dr. Renee McSwain was an incredible addition to our Mental Health & Wellness panel at the University of Baltimore. She brought a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and authenticity to the conversation, and our students truly connected with her holistic and culturally responsive approach to healing. Her presence elevated the entire event, and I'm so grateful for the support and insight she shared with our community.”
Chelsey Barrett
Academic Advisor
University of Baltimore
“Working with Dr. Renee helped our team move from surviving to thriving. Her teachings on Traditional Chinese Medicine and seasonal wellness are now integrated into our organizational culture.”
David Park
Vice President of Operations
Integrative Wellness Center
Conversations That Change How You Lead Yourself
Insights, tools, and perspectives for courageous leadership
How to Lead When You're Tired
Nervous system basics for leaders navigating chronic stress and uncertainty.
Making Space
Boundaries, burnout, and brave conversations at work.
Integrative Leadership
What ancient medicine can teach modern organizations.
Ready to Bring Holistic, Courageous Leadership to Your Organization?
Whether you\'re planning a conference keynote, leadership retreat, or internal professional development series, Dr. Renee will partner with you to design an experience that fits your goals, culture, and constraints.