Lisa Pleasants of Pleasant Life LLC encourages individuals to embrace the outdoors this July as a natural path to health and renewal. Through her work as a nutrition and wellness consultant in Jacksonville’s Mandarin area, Pleasants offers a simple but profound reminder: that well-being thrives when nutritious living is paired with time spent in nature.

July’s long days and vibrant energy provide a fitting backdrop for this message. “Nature is part of the healing process,” Pleasants says. She highlights how sunlight, movement and the sensory experience of being outside—whether hiking a trail or walking along the shoreline—support physical vitality and emotional clarity. She recommends outdoor activity in the cooler hours of the day and stresses the importance of hydration during the summer heat.

Pleasants draws from her own experiences to illustrate the benefits of this lifestyle. Her personal goal to hike every U.S. National Park has become a wellspring of joy and insight. “Each trail brings a sense of connection and accomplishment,” she says. But she’s quick to note that one need not travel far to feel this. In Northeast Florida, residents can reconnect with themselves while walking the beach at sunrise, hiking through the shaded trails at the University of North Florida or winding through manicured parks like those in RiverTown that lead to quiet views of the St. Johns River.

This integration of mindful movement and intentional nutrition is central to the mission of Pleasant Life LLC. Through personalized coaching and nature wellness retreats, Pleasants guides clients in developing sustainable habits, offering customized meal plans and holistic strategies that recognize the links between body, mind and spirit. Her local, one-day retreats invite participants to step into nature for guided movement, nourishing food and reflection—ideal for those seeking renewal without traveling far.

Clients are also invited to download a complimentary eBook as a first step toward long-term wellness.

Beyond nutrition, Pleasants explores well-being through her art. Her fluid paintings reflect the spontaneity and emotional resonance of both nature and healing, capturing moments and places that have inspired her personally. The works serve as visual extensions of her wellness philosophy—alive with movement, reflection and harmony.

Pleasants believes wellness should be deeply rooted in the everyday—available on a walk through the woods, in a thoughtfully prepared meal or through the swirl of color on a canvas. By encouraging a return to nature, she helps others rediscover a sense of balance, presence and vitality in their daily lives.