Canyon Ranch - Nutrition

Canyon Ranch nutritionists all have either a master’s degree in their field, are Registered Dietitians, or have both qualifications. They have a profound understanding of the science of nutrition and stay current with new research findings. They have a passion for helping guests design practical, personalized nutritional strategies for concerns such as healthy weight loss, preventing or managing chronic disease, eating for energy, eating well while on the road and feeding healthy families.

Lisa L. Powell, M.S., R.D., is Director of Nutrition at Canyon Ranch in Tucson. Her credentials and affiliations include:

Master’s degree in nutritional science, University of Arizona
Registered Dietitian
Member, American Dietetic Association
Member, Sports, Cardiovascular & Wellness Nutrition Practice Group
Member, Nutrition in Complementary Care Practice Group
Member, Food & Culinary Professionals Practice Group

Her areas of special interest include integrative nutrition, nutritional supplements, nutrition for women and incorporating sound nutrition principles in everyday food choices.

Emily Goudey, R.N., is Director of Health & Healing at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, where she oversees the Nutrition department, among others. Her credentials and affiliations include:

Bachelor’s degree, Northeastern University
Contributing editor for a peer-reviewed journal

Her special areas of interest include emergency medicine, patient satisfaction and promoting health and wellness.

Larisa Alonso, M.S., L.N./D., C.N.S., leads the nutrition team at Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach. Her credentials and affiliations include:

Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, Cornell University
Master’s degree in nutrition and immunology from the University of Texas-School of Public Health in Houston

Larisa has worked with a number of renowned integrative health practitioners. Her areas of interest include nutritional approaches to diabetes, cancer, skin health, inflammatory disorders, digestive disorders, cardiovascular disease, detoxification, and nutritional supplements.