fitly joined together
culinary wellness services
dedicated to serving veterans, their caregivers & loved ones
WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO
WHAT IS Fitly Joined Together?
Fitly Joined Together is an online resource for veterans, their caregivers, and loved ones. Our goal is to help Veterans heal by presenting them with tools, tips, recipes, natural remedies, and tutorials that will lead them to make more informed choices as they care for and repair their bodies.
I am so honored that you are investing your time with me and our community of like-minded individuals. As a chef, I am privileged to have created a wellness site that supports the well-being of veterans around the world.
My mission is to educate consumers on how to heal nutritionally by teaching the essentials of culinary education and sharing nutritional information so that veterans can start their journey towards a whole life in pursuit of optimal wellness.
I don’t claim to have all the answers neither am I perfect; however, I do know the power and ability the body possesses to heal itself. It saddens me to see veterans suffering unnecessarily due to false or misleading information or the lack of self-education that has either lead to health complications or even death.
Here at Fitly Joined Together we strive to educate veterans, caregivers, and their loved ones and give them the essentials to live a whole life. Our educational trainings and information are supported by our “4 Pillars”, STRENGTH, NOURISHMENT, STEADINESS, and SUPPORT. These pillars stand on our foundation of “Healing”.
Pillar 1
STRENGTH ///PHYSICAL
Within the STRENGTH Pillar we focus on the physical body. The educational training will fall into 3 areas: Movement, Pain Management and Energy.
Pillar 2
NOURISHMENT /// NUTRITION
The NOURISHMENT pillar will focus on all things nutrition, with a centralize focused on gut health and how the health of your Gut Microbiome affects so many other systems within the body. We will also explore topics in medicinal culinary herbs, aromatics (essential oils), nutrients, vitamins, and minerals.
Pillar 3
STEADINESS /// MENTAL HEALTH
STEADINESS is all about Mental Health.
I AM NOT A LICENSED THERAPIST OR PSYCHOLOGIST! THE INFORMATION I SHARE WITHIN THE STEADINESS/MENTAL HEALTH ASPECT IS ALL FROM MY OWN PERSONAL EXPERIENCES.
I will be sharing what I have learned through the years of going to therapy AND group counseling. Within the STEADINESS/MENTAL HEALTH pillar we will focus on 3 areas of mental health: Spiritual, Mindset, and Self-care.
Pillar 4
SUPPORT///RESOURCES
Within the SUPPORT pillar we will share resources and information that are available to Veterans, caregivers, and their loved ones. Here you will find linked information for VA claims assistance, veteran related resources, caregiver support, as well as hobbies & lifestyle related activities.
MEET the founder
Hello! I’m Veronica Lisane, I’m a Corporate Executive Chef that has been in the culinary industry for 33 years.
I’m a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park. I’m a former Adjunct Professor for Culinary Arts as well as a Serve Safe Instructor and Proctor. I also have a background in broadcast journalism.
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What qualifies me to help Veterans?
-I am a military child of a father who served in the United States Navy for 28 years.
-I’ve been an independent caregiver for 5 families/individuals.
- I’ve been a spouse to a soldier who served in 2 branched of the military, the United States Marine Corps, and the United States Army.
I’ve lived through and seen the toll that our service men and women face while serving active duty, and as they transition into civilian life. I began to notice that life for veterans sometimes came with a multitude of challenges, whether it was combat related, mental health issues, PTSD, physical ailments & diseases, or just trying to cope due to working in stressful environments and/or people. Often this is compounded due to individuals dealing with childhood traumas as well.
I assisted a client on his weight loss journey in 2003 by preparing plant-based meals for him. With consistency, I was able to successfully help him (A) Help him lose weight, (B) reverse his Type 2 Diabetes, (C) come off ALL medications! All this was achieved simply by adjusting what he consumed and lifestyle changes. It was then that I begin to research common diseases and diagnosis plaguing our society and the connection to Food my research turned into speaking at Health Fair’s and gaining clients to assist them on their health journey.
Culinary Background
Over the past 33 years I have worked in many different facets of the culinary industry, listed below are just a few.
-Executive Chef/Executive Culinary Trainer Ft. Moore (Ft. Benning) responsible for the training and food program implementation for 16 DFAC’s (dining facilities) that are responsible for feeding America’s Sons, Daughters & War Fighters 35,000+ meals per day.
-Executive Culinary Trainer for multiple military bases; 75th Ranger Regiment, Camp Merrill, Camp Rodgers, Camp Rudder, NSA Panama City (NEDU), Fort Gregg Adams (Ft. Lee), Army National Guard, Fort Eisenhower (Ft. Gordon).
-Corporate Executive Chef for Fortune 100 Companies: Total Systems Service Headquarters (TSYS), AFLAC Global Headquarters.
-Executive Culinary Support to Global Brands: Federal Reserve Bank, KIA, Kimberly Clark, AVON, Untied Way, Coca Cola, G.E.
Additional Culinary Jobs, Events, & Clients
Sports: NASCAR, The Masters, PGA, Steeple Chase, Preakness Stakes.
Who: Presidents, Kings, Governors, Senators, Heads of State, Prime Ministers, Foreign Dignitaries, Diplomats, Clebrities, Entertainers Pro Athletes, Owners of professional sports teams.
Contact us.
Do you have a comment or suggestion you’d like to share?
Email support@fitlyjoined.life
Write to us
Our Address:
Fitly Joined Together
5555 Whittlesey Blvd
Suite 1200 #1152
Columbus GA, 31909
Make a donation.
We want to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support. Your generosity makes a real difference in the lives of those we serve. If you have any questions or want to learn more about our organization, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email or at our address listed below. Thank you for championing Fitly Joined Together and our mission to serve Veterans and their loved ones. Together we can create lasting change.