Hello, I’m Lisa Dawes of SLO Nutrition, your nutritionist.

I’m here to help you reclaim your HEALTH!

Eating doesn’t have to be confusing or overwhelming, but the messaging we’re bombarded with leads us to believe that there is one simple solution to “fix our problem.” 

Deep down, we know we are complex and unique. As an integrative/functional nutritionist and diabetes educator, I work with men and women to create personalized lifestyle plans that are effective and sustainable. 

Working together, I will help you connect the dots between your current behaviors and health goals. I take a food-first approach. Suppose you’ve leveled up your eating habits and still aren’t getting the desired result. In that case, I may recommend specific lab testing to further personalize your plan. 

My job is to help you lean in and connect with your body and use my expertise to provide practical solutions that work.

I am located in San Luis Obispo County, with offices in Arroyo Grande, CA. 

Lisa Dawes MS, RDN, CDCES

Ready to overcome your obstacles?

Specialties

Prevention and management of diabetes, pre diabetes, high cholesterol, fatty liver, (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), management of small intestinal bacterial, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), food sensitivities/intolerances/allergies, and sustainable weight loss.

Strategies

I never discount how difficult and frustrating change can be. It is a process that doesn’t happen overnight. I meet my clients where they are at in their health evolution and guide them throughout their journey. I provide recommendations, guidance, accountability, education and resources to help pave the way for long term success and a happy healthy life.

Balance

By creating a balanced life, healthier choices come much more naturally. I help my clients reconnect with their bodies to clarify what is out of balance, so that healthy lifestyle choices become second nature.

I will be with you every step of the way.

  • "Lisa is just wonderful. She has a knack for immediately pin-pointing what could be the challenge to not losing weight, gaining weight for no reason or for not feeling so great. She will get you on the right track. Highly recommend her as she knows her stuff and can help you change your life."

    Elaine F. ~ Arroyo Grande, CA

  • "Food and diet is everything. Lisa is healthy and looks amazing. She knows what works and what does not and within the first hour of meeting with her, she had me on the right track. Here I am one week down the road and I feel totally different. No bloating, sleeping the night through, have so much more energy. I highly recommend you work with her to turn your life around."

    John S. ~ San Luis Obispo, CA

  • "We owe Lisa such a debt of gratitude for stepping in and imparting her guidance. leaping into action, prescribed a battery of probiotics, natural supplements, magnesium oil, and guided our son to a friendlier diet. Her knowledge, confidence and delivery soothed our troubled souls, and frankly saved our son’s life. We will forever owe her for taking charge, and we thank her a million times!"

    Maria R. ~ Paso Robles, CA

  • "I love putting on pants that I have not been able to wear for six years. Lisa is the best!"

    Denise A.

Our understanding of food and the human body changes every day. Our practice should, too.