Sara Ismail

Clinical dietitian and wellness specialist with over twenty years of experience in clinical, hospital and food service settings, focusing on wellbeing, nutrition, and overall restorative health. Founder and managing dietitian since 2017 at self-owned business establishment for holistic wellbeing, weight management, and healthy meal plan delivery service. It was the first center in Abu Dhabi to offer juicing and meals as part of a healthy meal plan to allow weight loss, nutrition education and a healthier lifestyle.

Our plan was never about before and after pictures. It surpassed physical appearance and focused on the importance of using food as nutrition to fuel health, nourish the body and support overall emotional and physical wellbeing.

Founder & Managing Dietitian at Green Central Diet Center (2016-01 – Present)

Founded and managed a holistic wellness center offering personalized meal plans, juicing services, and healthy meal plan delivery. Served over 2,000 clients managing up to 150 clients per day at peak seasons.

• Managed the daily clinic, kitchen operation and delivery operations. We served over 2,000 clients over the years and were managing up to 150 clients per day at peak seasons.
• Created personalized meal plans and programs to support overall wellbeing and weight loss, based on science backed research to create progress and nurture a positive relationship to food.
• Provided dietetic consultations and follow-ups for weight management and therapeutic cases such as diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, among others.
• Invited to participate at special corporate events to raise awareness among employees on the importance of nutrition to manage a healthier lifestyle.
• Created the internal software programs for meal planning and customized care allowing flexibility in membership sign-up, food preferences, online payments, among others.
• Developed the marketing strategy based on credible sources of scientific backed info to educate the public about the importance of nutrition on general health and wellbeing.
• Developed a plan for the implementation of all sales, inventory, profit and loss sheets, VAT, among others.
• Managed a team of receptionists, kitchen staff, drivers, chefs, and ensured top client service across all levels.
• Attended high-level conferences across the UAE to remain up-to-date on the latest scientific breakthroughs related to nutrition on a range of topics, including but not limited to obesity, diabetes and metabolic diseases, preventive care, sports nutrition, gut health and immunity, pregnancy and lactation, family nutrition and food habits, infant & child nutrition and care.

Operations Manager & HAAD Licensed Clinical Dietitian at Slim n' Lite Diet Center (2015-01 – 2016-12)

Managed daily operations between clinic and kitchen, established standardized kitchen routines, and provided dietetic consultations for weight management and therapeutic cases.

• Management of the daily operation of orders between the clinic and the kitchen.
• Establishing a standardized kitchen routine for recipes, portion control and food handling.
• Assisted in the creation of an internal software program for meal planning.
• Dietetic consultations and follow-ups for weight management and therapeutic cases.

HAAD Licensed Clinical Dietitian at Advanced Cure Diagnostic Center (2012-01 – 2015-12)

Provided dietetic consultations and public awareness presentations on obesity and metabolic health.

• Dietetic consultations and follow-ups for weight management and therapeutic cases.
• Public awareness presentations for obesity and metabolic health and their complications.

HAAD Licensed Clinical Dietitian at Live'ly Diet Center (2011-01 – 2012-12)

Provided dietetic consultations and prepared scientific articles for newsletters and public presentations.

• Dietetic consultations and follow-ups for weight management and therapeutic cases.
• Monthly preparations of scientific articles for newsletters.
• Public awareness presentations for obesity and metabolic health and their complications.

Senior Dietitian at Health Watchers Diet Center (2008-01 – 2010-12)

Managed daily operations and provided dietetic consultations for weight management and therapeutic cases.

• Management of the daily operation of orders between the clinic and the kitchen.
• Dietetic consultations and follow-ups for weight management and therapeutic cases.

Clinical Dietitian at St. George Hospital University Medical Center (2005-01 – 2008-12)

Conducted daily hospital rounds and provided outpatient consultation services covering multiple specialties.

• Daily hospital rounds covering several specialties: Pediatrics, Diabetes, ...
• Outpatient consultation services for weight management and therapeutic cases.

Bachelor of Sciences in Nutrition & Dietetics – American University of Beirut (2004-06)