Ms. DeFazio has been a registered dietician for over 10 years, bringing vast experience and knowledge to her current position. Prior to joining Aviisha, she served as the senior health educator at Kaiser Permanente, where she managed the nutrition component and health education for patients and physicians. Previously, Lisa was the research dietitian for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the nutrition consultant for the CBS series "Big Brother". She has also been working with patients in her own private practice for the last three years to educate them on nutritional issues such as weight management, diabetes and hypertension.
Ms. De Fazio received her B.A. from California State University Northridge and her M.S. in Nutritional Science from California State University, Los Angeles. She also completed the Coordinated Dietetics Program at California State University, Los Angeles.
"I love my job because the impact I can have on someone's health is almost immediate. My approach is to be positive and not overwhelm the patient, whether I am counseling someone who is overweight or someone looking to improve their health through lifestyle changes."
Certifications
- Certified Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Certified Adult Weight Management Specialist
- Certified American Lung Association Smoking Cessation Specialist
- Certified CPR/Heartsaver First Aid - American Heart Association
- Member of the American Dietetic Association
Lisa's Eat Well Tip
I have all my patients keep a food diary and write down their food intake. I have yet to meet a patient who was not surprised by what they discovered by this simple exercise. Anyone can do it on their own - it is a great start to identifying easy changes you can make for better health.