About Lisa

Lisa Consiglio Ryan is a health counselor certified through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. She is the founder and owner of Whole Health Designs, LLC. She has a passion for nutrition, fitness, and overall sustainable living and has recognized the importance of exercise in maintaining health and vitality.

Lisa’s interest in nutrition and athletics began at a very young age and has continued throughout her lifetime. Through her studies she came to understand that there was a direct link between what one puts in one’s body and how that body responds, and felt an urgent calling to receive that kind of education that was necessary to empower others to take control of their wellness. Lisa has completed sprint triathlons and half-marathons and continues to participate in events.

Lisa is a lifelong educator. She has been an elementary teacher, master teacher, instructional leader, and mentor for new and beginning teachers as well as a professional developer for administrators in Prince George’s County Public Schools. She has extensive training and experience with coaching techniques that she incorporates in her health counseling. She utilizes her skills as a health counselor to work closely with her clients and find unique methods that work for each individual, no matter where they are on the eating and exercising spectrum.

Lisa enrolled at The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City. Studying under such leaders as Sally Fallon, Andrew Weil, Walter Willett, Deepak Chopra, Barry Spears, David Wolfe, deepened her knowledge in dietary theories and treating the whole person. As a holistic health counselor, Lisa has added the dynamic of understanding reasons behind food choices and has deepened her skills in supporting adherence and results for her clients. An appreciation of the importance of whole, unrefined foods and the necessity of incorporating these into the hectic American lifestyle is of utmost importance to her.

Lisa aims to bring health, vitality, and happiness to those seeking changes in their current lifestyle.

5% of all program packages will be donated to Women for Women International .

3 Steps to Deal with Sugar Addiction

“I eat way too much sugar and have constant cravings. I think I’m addicted!” Does this sound familiar?  This has to be hands down the most common thing clients say to me.  I’m always asked for suggestions on how to cut back.  There is still a debate over whether or not sugar is an addictive [...]

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Will You be YOUR Sexy Valentine?

This special blog post edition is written by the fabulous, Liz Longacre of Gentle Living. She is one of my favorite ladies, a soul-sister and just plain delightful to hang out with. What you focus on expands. The same holds true for the reflection of your butt, thighs, nose, underarm flab, crooked teeth, etc., as [...]

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Super Bowl Snack Makeover

The Super Bowl is this Sunday, and I’m already planning the menu for the game. Now it is unrealistic to not drink beer, taste a chip or two, or eat pizza or wings during the game.  That’s just not going to happen.  It’s a party, and as Americans, we certainly party it up on that [...]

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Top 20 Clean Living Resources

I have a gift for you! This gift was inspired by the gorgeous Winter Renewal detoxers.   Many asked what cookbooks I use to develop recipes, what my favorite foodie sites are, which blogs I follow…  In fact, I get this a lot. So I made you a resource list…a guide for “clean” living.  If you [...]

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“Live” Spring Rolls

It’s the Year of the Dragon! I might be a little late in celebrating the first new moon of 2012 and the Chinese New Year, but better late than never. I’ve always been so into astrology. I have had my tarot cards read a zillion times, have gone to palm readers, and even got my [...]

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