About Lisa Podlecki, Registered Dietitian in Vancouver
You may feel overwhelmed by food, your body, or the expectations about how you're supposed to eat. Perhaps eating feels stressful or confusing, body image concerns take up more space than you'd like, or you're unsure how to nourish yourself in a way that actually feels aligned with your body and life.
If you're an athlete, you might also feel flooded by nutrition information - unsure what applies to you, how to fuel around training, or whether you're meeting your body's needs. My work is to help make sense of this by offering thoughtful, individualized nutrition support in a space where you feel listened to, understood, and supported.
If this resonates, you are in the right place.
My work is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and the belief that food can nourish and bring joy.
As a Registered Dietitian in Vancouver, BC, I provide evidence-based nutrition care that helps clients heal their relationship with food and fuel confidently.
Credentials, Experience & Expertise
I'm Lisa Podlecki, a Registered Dietitian based in Vancouver, BC, with over a decade of experience helping individuals heal their relationship with their body, food, recover from eating disorders, and perform at their best in endurance sports.
My approach blends science with compassion and a whole-person view of health, drawing on my International Olympic Committee Diploma in Sports Nutrition, specialized training in eating disorder care, and experience in clinical, outpatient, private practice, and residential treatment settings. I also bring the perspective of an endurance runner and yoga teacher, combining lived experience with professional training to help clients navigate real-world challenges - like fueling for performance, managing energy, and finding balance beyond what's written in a textbook.
Throughout my career, I've worked with clients across British Columbia, Alberta, and beyond, helping them move from exhaustion and confusion to a sense of balance, energy, and confidence in their bodies. I collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, and coaches to ensure each client receives compassionate, team-based care that honours both physical health and emotional well-being.
At Oak Tree Nutrition, my goal is simple: to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered. Whether you're recovering from an eating disorder, navigating RED-S, or learning how to fuel your next race.
Education & Credentials
International Olympic Committee Diploma in Sports Nutrition
Specialized Education Intensive Sports Nutrition Course
Eating Disorder Education for Registered Dietitians
B.Sc. Nutrition & Food Science. Nutrition Major, Physical Activity Minor
Experience
Over 10 years of experience helping individuals reach their sport performance goals and supporting clients with eating disorders.
Presented to elite athletic teams, such as AAA ringette teams and competitive figure skaing organizations.
Guest Speaker at the Running Room and Basketball Camps
Worked with Basketball Teams
Presented to the Paralympic Swim Team & their Coaches
Interned at the Canadian Sports Institute Calgary
Volunteered with the University of Alberta Golden Bears Football Team
Have Provided Nutrition Commentary for
CBC Radio
Running Room Magazine
YEG Fitness Magazine
Why the Name Oak Tree Nutrition?
The name Oak Tree Nutrition stems from my love of being outdoors, trail running and the symbolism behind the oak tree. The oak tree represents courage, strength, health & healing — qualities I believe every athlete has.
Like the oak tree, I envision nutrition and health in a similar way; with the roots of the oak tree representing reputable knowledge that acts as a strong foundation and the sunlight and nourishment it receives representing the proper nutrition an athlete needs to grow and develop.
Athletes who work with me will develop a strong foundation with support and guidance along the way in order to meet their goals, stay healthy and be happy.