Lisa Smith

Lisa Smith is an Associate Teaching Professor in the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University, based on the Downtown Phoenix campus. She earned her Ph.D. in Physical Activity, Nutrition and Wellness from Arizona State University in 2014 and her M.S. in Exercise and Wellness from Arizona State University in 2010. Listed among the Movement Sciences faculty, her research interests include mindfulness and bariatric surgery patients. Lisa Smith is recognized in Arizona State University's profiles for expertise in drug abuse and addiction, exercise, health, obesity, physical activity, and stress management. She represents the Exercise and Wellness area on the University Senate roster for the 2025-2026 term, with service extending until 2027. Her mail code is 9020.

Lisa Smith has contributed to research on mind-body interventions, including Tai Chi and Qigong. She is a co-author on the 'Pilot Study of Tai Chi and Qigong on Body Composition, Sleep, and Emotional Eating in Bariatric Surgery Patients,' listed as Ph.D. from College of Health Solutions with contact llsmith6@asu.edu and phone 480-255-7682. Other verified publications include co-authorship in 'Exploratory outcome assessment of Qigong/Tai Chi Easy on breast cancer survivors' physical and psychological symptoms, physical activity behaviors, and body weight' published in 2017, and 'A biobehavioral model of weight loss associated with meditative movement forms.' She has been involved in university research recruitment, such as a summer research study announced on ASU News, contacting participants via llsmith6@asu.edu. Her academic background and appointments reflect a career progression within Arizona State University in health promotion fields.

Professional Email: llsmith6@asu.edu