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Personalized, science-informed advisory for individuals with complex health stories who sense there is more beneath the surface. Lisa works at the intersection of nutrition, lifestyle, and somatic awareness to identify root patterns and restore balance. Through careful observation and tailored daily practices, clients reconnect with the body’s innate intelligence and build sustainable pathways toward clarity, resilience, and vitality.

Captivating, science-based presentations that transform how audiences think about food and health. From exploring food as medicine and culinary archaeology to practical strategies for brain health, cardiovascular wellness, gut microbiome balance, and hormonal harmony, Lisa delivers evidence-backed insights with warmth and accessibility. Her engaging talks inspire audiences to embrace sustainable, personalized approaches to nutrition that fit seamlessly into their daily lives.

Transformative lifestyle interventions that blend evidence-based nutrition with ancient wisdom to excavate the deeper layers of participants' health stories. Lisa creates immersive environments where culinary nutrition meets culinary archaeology, mindfulness practices support somatic healing, and traditional nourishment approaches restore gut microbiome coherence. Through personalized food as medicine protocols and sacred healing practices, clients reconnect with their body's innate wisdom while experiencing profound shifts in physical vitality, emotional well-being, and spiritual alignment.

My work begins with a simple premise: How you eat, live, rest, and recover shapes how you think, feel, and function.

I offer a deeply personalized approach to nourishment that integrates modern nutritional science with time-tested practices drawn from ancient foodways and daily rituals. Rather than treating food as a set of rules or restrictions, we explore nourishment as a way of life. One that supports your biology, your nervous system, and your capacity to show up fully for your life.

This work goes beyond traditional nutrition advice. Together, we look at how food, environment, and lived experience interact in your body. We pay attention to signals rather than override them. Symptoms are not failures. They are information.

At the center of my work is the understanding that food is medicine when it is contextual, intentional, and aligned with your unique physiology and life circumstances. When your gut, brain, hormones, heart, and nervous system are supported together, clarity returns. Energy stabilizes. Decisions feel easier. The body becomes a place you can trust again.

How You Will Benefit From This Work

When the body is supported consistently and with care, change does not need to be forced. Over time, clients often experience:

Greater clarity and discernment in daily decisions

More stable energy and improved mental focus

A calmer relationship with stress and emotional reactivity

Relief from digestive issues, brain fog, fatigue, skin concerns, and chronic inflammation

A deeper sense of connection to what feels meaningful and life-giving

Habits that feel sustainable rather than restrictive

Increased confidence in listening to and responding to the body’s signals

This work supports not only physical health, but a felt sense of coherence. A return to wholeness. A way of living that feels steady, supportive, and grounded.

How We Work Together

My advisory work follows a four-part process inspired by the Archaeology of Well-Being. Each step builds on the others, creating a stable foundation for long-term change.

Step One | Excavate

We begin by observing your current landscape. Together, we map your daily rhythms, food patterns, stressors, environment, and recovery practices. This process reveals what is supporting you and what may be contributing to inflammation, fatigue, or imbalance.

Step Two | Practice

You establish a simple, sustainable daily practice that includes nourishing foods and supportive rituals. These heart-centered add-ins are designed to support the gut, brain, hormones, and nervous system without overwhelm.

Step Three | Restore

As your body stabilizes, we gently replace foods and habits that may be contributing to distress. The focus is not restriction, but restoration. Supporting the systems that allow your body to regulate and recover.

Step Four | Discover

Over time, we refine your practice so it aligns seamlessly with your life. This is where confidence grows. You begin to recognize patterns, trust your internal cues, and discover what truly supports your well-being. You become the archaeologist of your own health.

Who This Work Is For

This advisory is a good fit if you:

Sense that something in your body or lifestyle feels off, even if you cannot fully articulate it

Experience ongoing fatigue, brain fog, digestive discomfort, skin issues, or emotional imbalance.

Want to understand how stress, trauma, and life experience are showing up physically.

Are ready to move beyond quick fixes and symptom management.

Feel curious about ancient wisdom and how it can inform modern life.

Want practical tools paired with compassion and accountability.

Are open to exploring nourishment as a way of life, not a protocol.

Desire a holistic approach that honors mind, body, heart, and spirit.

This work is especially powerful for those who feel that their current habits are quietly working against them and are ready to establish a new framework for how they care for themselves.

If you are seeking not just better health, but a return to what I call whole-being, the Archaeology of Well-Being may be for you.

THE INTERSECTION OF ANCIENT PRACTICES & EVIDENCE-BASED SCIENCE

As a Culinary Archaeologist, Chef, Certified Nutritionist, and Health Coach, I bring a unique perspective to stages and classrooms around the world. My presentations seamlessly weave together the profound wisdom of ancient and indigenous food traditions with cutting-edge nutritional science, creating experiences that are both deeply meaningful and immediately actionable.

Whether delivering a keynote address, leading an interactive workshop, or serving as a panelist, I create spaces where food becomes a bridge to healing—not just for the body, but for the mind, heart, and spirit. My approach transforms how audiences understand their relationship with nourishment, empowering them to access their own wellspring of health through the foods they choose and the rituals they create.

WHAT SETS MY SPEAKING APART

Ancient Wisdom Meets Science: I don't just share nutrition facts; I illuminate how traditional food practices align with today's most groundbreaking research on the gut-brain connection, inflammation, and cellular health.

Food as Medicine Philosophy: Every presentation centers on the transformative power of viewing food as our most accessible form of medicine, capable of healing our gut microbiome, brain, heart, skin, and spiritual well-being.

Experiential Learning: Audiences don't just listen—they participate. From guided taste experiences to mindful eating practices, participants leave with embodied knowledge they can immediately apply.

Joy-Centered Approach: Health transformation doesn't have to be difficult or joyless. My presentations are infused with laughter, wonder, and the pure delight of discovering how good it feels to truly nourish yourself.

Real-World Application: Every insight comes with practical, sustainable strategies that work in real life, not just in ideal circumstances.

SIGNATURE TOPICS & WORKSHOPS

Food as Medicine: Nourishing the Gut-Heart-Brain Connection

Discover how ancient food wisdom aligns with modern science to heal your gut microbiome, reduce inflammation, and create vibrant health from the inside out. Participants learn to identify foods that serve as medicine for their unique constitution and lifestyle.

The Archaeology of Well-Being: Ancient Practices for Your Life

Journey through time to uncover how our ancestors understood the profound connection between food, ritual, and healing. Learn to apply these timeless principles to address contemporary health challenges including stress, inflammation, and chronic disease.

Navigating Life Transitions Through Nourishment

Perimenopause & Menopause: Discover supportive foods and lifestyle strategies that honor this sacred transition while managing symptoms naturally.

Life Changes & Stress: Learn how to use food as an anchor during times of change, supporting resilience and emotional balance.

Healing Foods for Mental Health & Recovery

Evidence-based nutritional strategies for supporting anxiety, depression, trauma, and recovery journeys. Explore how the gut-brain axis influences mood, focus, and emotional regulation, with practical tools for daily implementation.

The Science of Sacred Daily Rituals

Transform everyday moments into powerful healing practices. Learn to create morning, midday, and evening rituals that support optimal digestion, sleep, stress management, and spiritual connection through mindful food choices.

CUSTOM WORKSHOPS & PROGRAMS

Tailored experiences designed for your organization's specific needs:

Corporate Wellness: Boost energy, focus, and resilience in high-stress environments.

Healthcare Settings: Integrating nutrition and mindfulness for patient and provider well-being.

Educational Institutions: Teaching students, faculty and staff to nourish their minds and bodies.

Women's Groups: Hormonal health and food as medicine and self-care.

Recovery Communities: Nutrition support for healing, recovery and long-term sobriety.

THE TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE

Deeply Engaging: My presentations blend storytelling, science, and sensory experiences that captivate audiences from the first moment to the last.

Scientifically Grounded: Every recommendation is backed by both peer-reviewed research and time-tested traditional wisdom, giving participants confidence in their new knowledge.

Immediately Actionable: Participants leave with a toolkit of practices they can implement that very day, from simple food swaps to transformative daily rituals.

Emotionally Resonant: By addressing the spiritual and emotional aspects of nourishment, audiences experience shifts that go far beyond dietary changes.

Community Building: My interactive approach creates connections among participants, fostering ongoing support for their wellness journeys.

TRUSTED BY LEADING ORGANIZATIONS

I've had the privilege of sharing this transformative work with diverse audiences at prestigious institutions and forward-thinking companies:

Academic & Healthcare: Stanford University BeWell, NYU, Stamford Health, Constellation Behavioral Health, Sierra Tucson, Acadia Behavioral Health, Alta Mira, Adesso Health

Corporate & Professional: Yelp, Market Axess, Hitachi, Brown Harris Stevens, Veronica Beard, lululemon, Ellevate, HeyMama

Health & Wellness Organizations: American Heart Association, Go Red for Women, Canyon Ranch, SiO Beauty, Soho House

Each collaboration is thoughtfully designed to meet the unique needs and goals of the organization while maintaining the integrity of this holistic, transformative approach to health and healing.

FORMATS & DELIVERY OPTIONS

Keynote Presentations: Inspirational talks that shift perspectives and ignite transformation.

Interactive Workshops: Hands-on experiences with cooking demonstrations, tastings, and practical applications.

Multi-Session Programs: Deep-dive journeys for lasting behavioral change.

Panel Discussions: Expert insights alongside other thought leaders in wellness and nutrition.

Retreat Facilitation: Immersive experiences combining education, nourishment, and self-discovery

Available both in-person and virtually with customizable content to match your audience's needs and interests.

Ready to bring this transformative approach to your organization or event? Let's explore how we can create an experience that nourishes your audience's body, mind, heart, and spirit while providing them with practical tools for lasting wellness.