Wellness Visionary
Speaker
Moving beyond traditional fitness. Integrating brain science, longevity research, and conscious energy management to help high-performing women thrive in their most powerful chapter.
Media Kit
Speaking Topics
- Radical Self-Care — reframing self-care as non-negotiable, not indulgent
- Fall Prevention & Functional Aging — balance, mobility, brain fitness (strong fit for senior living/healthcare conference)
- From Crisis to Purpose — her personal near-death-experience story as a resilience/leadership keynote
Short Bio
Dr. Leslie is a dynamic speaker, wellness authority, and the CEO of The WOW Talks—a TED-style platform elevating women’s voices on aging, vitality, and leadership. A former President of the California Chiropractic Association with over 20 years of clinical experience, she bridges the gap between healthcare policy and hands-on well-being. Now based in Florida, Dr. Leslie leverages her background as a Doctor of Chiropractic, psychologist, and fitness specialist of 44 years to empower audiences with actionable strategies for radical self-care, conscious movement, and purposeful living.
Long Bio
Dr. Leslie is a visionary leader, wellness authority, and speaker dedicated to rewriting the narrative around aging, vitality, and self-care. Her expertise is anchored by over two decades of clinical experience running a premier wellness practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. A respected voice in healthcare policy, she also served as the President of the California Chiropractic Association, shaping industry leadership at both state and national levels.
Driven by a passion to elevate women's wisdom, Dr. Leslie is the founder and CEO of The WOW Talks, a powerful TED-style platform focused on wellness, aging, and leadership. Her holistic approach is backed by an extensive credential set, holding a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life Chiropractic College West and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Western Ontario. She also brings 44 years of hands-on experience as a fitness, personal training, and yoga instructor.
Now based in Florida, Dr. Leslie focuses on lifestyle education and senior fitness, giving older adults the tools to thrive with physical empowerment and resilience. Having overcome a life-changing near-death experience at age 16, her presentations are infused with authentic strength, deep compassion, and an unshakable spirit that inspires audiences to embrace a life of growth and grace.