Dr. lisa hautly

Favorites: a good story, rearranging furniture, plant-based restaurants, kayaking, girls night out, puzzles, grandkid photos, health research, dancing to 70’s music, family group texts, lake days, beach days, river days (I like water).

I completed my doctorate in health education last year, went on sabbatical and liked it so much I stayed. Now I spend my time doing a few of those things from my Someday file. And I write. Mostly personal stories and an occasional wellbeing article for publication. It’s put me in a good place to explore new projects. I’ve made bath salts, traveled more, rebooted my strength training, crocheted, picked up my clarinet, and made personal time for important people in my life.

A few wellbeing points I hold true:

• Wellbeing occurs at the intersection of physical, mental, social, intellectual, and spiritual health.

• There’s no mystery to healthy, purposeful aging; it’s attainable when our environment and daily habits improve.

• Wellbeing occurs on a continuum where our challenges are balanced with the resources to meet them.

Other things: I currently serve my community as chair of the St. Louis County Older Adult Commission, as a board member for Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri, and on the Behavioral Health Network of St. Louis Advisory board. I received the 2015 Healthy Women Award from St. Luke’s Hospital for my commitment to personal and community health. I hold a BA in Public Relations, an MA in Marketing Communications, and completed my doctorate in Health Education in March 2019. My ideal day includes family, sunshine, and a paddle board. 

I've also co-authored Living the Innergized Life: Transforming ordinary moments into extra-ordinary memories. It was my first foray into publishing, but won’t be my last.