SHORT BIO
Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a board-certified internal medicine physician, keynote speaker, and award-winning author who is redefining how the world understands rest and well-being. She is the founder of Restorasis, a professional development agency that helps organizations reduce burnout and improve employee performance through science-based, restorative strategies. She is the creator of the 7 Types of Rest® framework, a pioneering approach that has transformed the way individuals and organizations address fatigue, productivity, and resilience. Her insights have been featured on TED.com, CNN, MSNBC, ABC, Women’s Day, Fast Company, Prevention, INC, Psychology Today, and more.
She is the author of several books, including the international bestseller Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, and her newest release, Being Fully Known: The Joyful Satisfaction of Beholding, Becoming, and Belonging. Over 500,000 people have discovered their personal rest deficits using her free assessment at RestQuiz.com. Learn more about Dr. Saundra at DrDaltonSmith.com.
FULL BIO
Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a board-certified internal medicine physician, international keynote speaker, and award-winning author recognized for her transformative work at the intersection of personal wellness and leadership effectiveness. As the founder of Restorasis, a professional development agency focused on restoring well-being in the workplace, she partners with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and nonprofits to reduce employee burnout, cultivate resilient leadership, and build healthy, high-performing teams. Her distinctive approach blends medical insight, leadership strategy, soul care, and emotional intelligence to help individuals thrive from the inside out.
She is the originator of the proprietary 7 Types of Rest® framework, a ground-breaking paradigm that identifies the specific types of rest needed to prevent burnout and restore energy. This framework was first introduced in her international bestseller Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, which has become a go-to resource for professionals seeking to optimize their productivity, creativity, and overall well-being. Over 500,000 individuals have used her free assessment at RestQuiz.com to identify their personal rest deficits and implement restorative strategies in both their personal and professional lives.
Dr. Dalton-Smith’s expertise is widely recognized across global media, with features on TED.com, CNN, MSNBC, ABC, FOX, Fast Company, Psychology Today, and Good Housekeeping, where she was featured as one of their Top 100 Medical Experts in “Doctors’ Secrets.” She has spoken at leading institutions including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Million Dollar Roundtable, and dozens of national and international conferences for healthcare, education, legal, and corporate audiences.
She is the author of multiple books, including her newest release Being Fully Known: The Joyful Satisfaction of Beholding, Becoming, and Belonging, which explores emotional, social, and spiritual restoration. Her other works include Set Free to Live Free: Breaking Through the 7 Lies Women Tell Themselves, Come Empty: Pour Out Life’s Hurts and Receive God’s Healing Love, and Colorful Connections: 12 Questions About Race That Open Healthy Conversations, a timely guide to meaningful, grace-filled dialogue across racial and cultural divides.
A graduate of the University of Georgia with a B.S. in Biochemistry, Dr. Dalton-Smith earned her medical degree with honors from Meharry Medical College. She has over two decades of clinical experience and has served as adjunct faculty at Baker College and Davenport University, teaching courses in health, nutrition, and disease progression. Through her speaking, writing, coaching, and consulting, she continues to empower individuals and organizations to embrace restorative practices, deepen relational connection, and operate from a place of wholeness.
To learn more, visit DrDaltonSmith.com.
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PRESS RELEASE/INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
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TEDx TALK
SOCIAL MEDIA
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PAST MEDIA
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