Live whole. Eat well. Travel often.
about leisano living
Leisano Living is a luxury wellness travel brand and pioneer in evidence-based health retreats and programs. We are building a global wellness playground for you to flourish in the beauty and healing power of travel.
Allow us to be your compass as we immerse you in new cultures and provide you with tools to improve your physical and mental health. At the same time, you will discover beautiful pieces of yourself along the way that you didn't even know existed.
Sano, meaning healthy in Spanish, is the inspiration behind our name—a reflection of our belief that optimal wellness is not merely the absence of disease and distress but rather a dynamic process of being mindful of choices that lead to a healthier, more fulfilling life.
summary of services
We offer professional counseling for general health and nutrition, performance nutrition, weight management, and nutrition for chronic diseases—high blood pressure and high cholesterol. With exercise being a key pillar of health, we also provide 1:1 online exercise instruction options to help you achieve your goals.
The WellTravel concierge service was born out of our belief that travel is one of life’s most enriching experiences. Through this service, we curate and host fitness travel adventures in destinations around the world.
By merging nutrition, exercise, and wellness travel, we create innovative and evidence-based solutions that will rejuvenate your life and nurture your whole being.
leisan’s background
I am an exercise physiologist and a US registered dietitian nutritionist. I am also a certified strength & conditioning specialist with more than a decade of experience in the health and fitness industry. I specialize in sports performance, nutrition for exercise, weight management, digestive disorders, and cardiovascular disease. I hold a master’s degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from Columbia University in the City of New York. I completed my dietetic residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. I am also a MNDFL certified mindfulness instructor.
Formerly, I worked as resident exercise physiologist and nutritionist at BodyHoliday Saint Lucia—a wellness resort in the Caribbean, where I was the head of sports science and nutrition. For two years, I provided nutrition counseling, metabolic testing, and personal training to countless active guests and athletes. I also developed the resort's first fitness retreat and weight management programs. Before BodyHoliday Saint Lucia, I worked as a clinical nutritionist at the world-renowned Hospital for Special Surgery. There I helped professional and elite athletes get back in the game through the delivery of postoperative nutrition therapy for healing and rehabilitation.
Nutrition, exercise, and travel are personal and professional interests. I am an avid snowboarder and former competitive swimmer who enjoys exploring other cultures through food and fitness.
Thank you for visiting,
Leisan Echols MS, RDN, CSCS
Founder, Leisano Living