About Lisa Podlecki,Registered Dietitian in Vancouver
Vancouver dietitian specializing in sports nutrition, eating disorder recovery, and RED-S — from someone who truly understands.
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The training behind the care.
I'm Lisa Podlecki, a Registered Dietitian based in Vancouver, BC.
With over a decade of experience in clinical, outpatient, private practice, and residential treatment settings, I specialize in eating disorder recovery and endurance athlete nutrition.
I collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, and coaches to ensure every client feels seen, supported, and empowered.
Education
- B.Sc. Nutrition & Food Science — Major in Nutrition, Minor in Physical Activity — University of Alberta
Certifications
- IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition
- Eating Disorder Education for Registered Dietitians
- Specialized Sports Nutrition Intensive Course
Experience
- 10+ years clinical, outpatient, private practice & eating disorder residential treatment
- Canadian Sport Institute internship
- Presented to the Paralympic Swim Team
- Elite ringette & figure skating organizations
- University of Alberta Golden Bears Football Team
- CBC Radio · Running Room Magazine · YEG Fitness Magazine
The path that brought me here.
Where it Began
Out of high school, unsure of my path but certain I wanted to help people, I set my sights on medicine — starting university in general sciences with dreams of becoming a pediatrician.
A Pivot to my Passion
After some reflection, I realized medicine wasn't the right fit. I considered nursing — and then, as fate would have it, missed the application deadline by a week. So I took a nutrition course for transfer credits instead. I was hooked from the very first class. Nutrition spoke to me in a way nothing else had — it let me get to the root of things, support long-term wellbeing, and actually make a difference.
"I was hooked from the very first class."
Continuing to Discover
I pursued dietetics and added a minor in physical activity. Around the same time, running became my escape — trails, forests, and eventually half and full marathons. It sparked a genuine curiosity about sports nutrition that I haven't been able to shake since. What I learned fueling my own races became the foundation for how I support athletes today.
"Running became more than exercise — it became the foundation of how I understand my clients."
Learning Beyond the Classroom
After graduation, finding work in dietetics wasn't easy. I spent time sitting with uncertainty — and eventually found myself in Thailand, completing a yoga teacher training that changed everything. It taught me to tune into my own body, regulate my nervous system, and trust my inner wisdom. Those lessons now live at the heart of how I practice.
Building a Practice with Heart
I've always known I wanted my own practice — and I've been building toward it since university. My internship at the Canadian Sport Institute deepened my passion for high-performance nutrition, and completing the IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition cemented it. I launched Oak Tree Nutrition after returning from Thailand, and it's been growing ever since.
Alongside private practice, I've worked across clinical and residential settings — and I continue to work in a residential eating disorder program today. Every setting has shaped how I practice: with care that meets people where they are, and supports both body and mind for the long haul.
Why I Do This Work
I know what it's like to feel uncertain about your body, nutrition, or performance. As a long-distance runner and cyclist and someone who's navigated my own challenges, I can relate to the struggles my clients face. My goal is to provide a safe space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered — a place to share your goals, challenges, and triumphs without judgment.
The Fun Stuff.
I absolutely love being outdoors. Trail running and cycling are two of my favourite ways to explore and recharge.
I'm a summer girl at heart and happiest when I can spend long, sunny days outside.
I feel deeply connected to the ocean and make a point of visiting it every day.
My favourite food is (and always will be!) chocolate chip cookies. There's almost always a batch in my freezer.
Yoga teacher training was one of my most transformative experiences. It was a time of self-discovery, learning, and growth.
A slow start with a cup of matcha on my balcony. A long bike ride with a friend, then unwind by the ocean with a good book. The evening would end with a picnic at sunset.
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