SPEAKING
Dr. Young lectures internationally on a wide variety of nutrition topics including portion control and the obesity epidemic, current wellness trends, mindful eating, healthy living made easy, nutrition secrets to live longer, integrative nutrition, the latest in weight control, nutrition and heart health, women’s health, and current issues and controversies in the nutrition field. She also conducts group classes and workshops on nutrition, weight management, and behavior modification.
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Dr. Young lectures at many prestigious organizations, universities, medical centers, wellness centers, spas, resorts, retreats, and other facilities. She has presented at:
- The European Parliament
- American Heart Association
- American Public Health Association
- Society of Nutrition Education and Behavior
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- NYU Medical Center
- Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Weill Cornell Medicine
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Orthodox Union
- Urban Zen
- Rancho La Puerta
- Pritikin Longevity Institute
- Boca West Country Club
- Kehilath Jeshurun
- Fifth Avenue Synagogue
- Saroka Medical Center
- Israel Cancer Research Fund
- Today’s Dietitian
- The Ramaz School
- Congregation Shearith Israel
- Chabad of the Hamptons
- The Spence School
- And many other venues…
COUNSELING
Lisa R. Young, PhD, RDN, CDN/LDN is an internationally recognized nutritionist in private practice and offers nutrition counseling and coaching to adults, children, and families. Dr. Young designs personalized programs that are healthy, safe, and practical, while also incorporating the latest scientific research. Through her individualized approach, and her emphasis on portion control and mindful eating, she teaches clients to stop dieting and learn how to eat sensibly while incorporating the foods they love. Clients learn how to make long-term and realistic changes to achieve and maintain a better relationship with food and a healthier body weight (if desired).
As a seasoned professional with 25+ years of experience, Dr. Young focuses on the whole person, integrating mind and body. Dr. Young meets you where you are while honoring your uniqueness and helping you make food and lifestyle choices that support you and your health. Dr. Young helps to make it easy to eat well, feel better, and lead a happier + healthier life.
While Dr. Young is based in New York and South Florida, she also works with clients all over the world via virtual sessions.
Dr. Young provides medical nutrition therapy on a wide variety of issues including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and women’s health. She evaluates your current eating and lifestyle behaviors and makes appropriate and personalized recommendations while taking your medical history into account. She also provides nutrition plans in conjunction with your physician and therapist to insure a successful outcome.
Dr. Young also offers group coaching and behavior modification classes virtually, onsite, at your office, or at a convenient location for your group.
Contact Dr. Young HERE to find out more about working together or to schedule an appointment.
Dr. Young was named “Nutritionist of the Year 2024” by LUXlife.
Dr. Young was named “Nutritionist of the Year 2023” by Global Health and Pharma (GHP).
Here are testimonials from happy clients.
Areas of Expertise:
- Obesity and Weight Loss
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Osteoporosis
- Pediatric Nutrition
- Menopause
- Digestive Disorders
- Food Allergies
- Diabetes
- Eating Disorders
- Hypoglycemia
- Bariatric Surgery
- Pregnancy and Lactation
- Fatigue and Stress
- Thyroid Disease
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) – Registered Dietitian (RDN)
- New York State Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN)
- Florida Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)
- American Public Health Association (APHA)
- Greater New York Dietetic Association (GNYDA)
- Nutrition Entrepreneurs (NE) –A Dietary Practice Group of AND
- US News & World Report, Contributing writer
- Eat This, Not That!, Medical advisory board
- Huff Post, Contributing writer (past)
- Bottom Line Health, Columnist (past)
CONSULTING
Dr. Young has served as a consultant for the following:
- Allure
- Baron and Budd, PC
- Bottom Line Publications
- TODAY.com
- Sword Health
- The Chapin School
- DK Publishing
- Every Day with Rachael Ray
- Faith Popcorn Brain Reserve
- Family Circle Magazine
- Fitness Magazine
- Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG)
- Hewitt School
- Klarion Wellness
- US News & World Report
- Nestlé
- NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
- Northern Navajo Medical Center
- Pearson Education
- PEOPLE
- KIND snacks
- Claims Conference
- Prevention Magazine
- Camp Ramah
- Robarb Corporation
- The Ramaz School
- Blue Diamond Ingredients
- Redbook
- The Spence School
- Self Magazine
- Simons Foundation
- Wadsworth Cengage Learning
- The Penn Club
- United Nation International School
- USA Pulses and Pulse Canada
- Wildlife Conservation Society
- True Health Initiative
- Smart Lifebites
MEDIA
Dr. Young is regularly called upon by the media as a well-respected source for information on nutrition, health, and wellness. She has conducted thousands of media interviews globally and provides a highly credible, no-nonsense, research-based approach.
She is a contributor to US News and World Report, NBCnews.com and TODAY.com on current issues related to portion control, nutrition, and health and serves on the medical advisory board for Eat This, Not That! Dr. Young serves on the expert advisory for US News and World Reports “Best Diets.”
Contact Dr. Young for an expert review of a research study, for story ideas, to discern fact from fiction, to understand the latest in nutrition and wellness trends, for contributing author opportunities, and for social media or other media opportunities.
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