about
Elisa Niemtzow, founder of living épanoui®
Elisa Niemtzow is the Franco-American founder of living épanoui®, a wellness and lifestyle firm which provides easy, pragmatic solutions to feel good, French style.
Named one of New York City’s Power Players by Gotham Magazine, Elisa Niemtzow advises everyone from business leaders to Manhattan power moms. She is a sought-after speaker and contributor on topics in personal health & wellness and balanced lifestyles. As a Board Certified Health Counselor, she has studied with some of the world’s leading practitioners in natural health, such as Dr. Andrew Weil, Dr. Deepak Chopra and Oprah’s Dr. Oz.
Elisa is also a Principal at Sequoia Lab, a consulting firm which partners with CEOs and entrepreneurs to create profitable, yet sustainable and socially responsible businesses. Sequoia Lab works with clients such as multi-Platinum and Grammy award winning musician, actress and philanthropist Alicia Keys, GustOrganics, New York’s first USDA certified 100% organic restaurant, and 2009 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner Sophie Théallet.
Before founding living épanoui®, Elisa managed multi-million dollar accounts as a Ready-To-Wear executive at Chanel and worked with Ernst & Young and Accenture as an auditor and management consultant in Paris. She holds an MBA in Luxury Goods Marketing & Management from Sup de Luxe in Paris; a Masters in International Relations from the Institut d’Etudes Politiques in Paris; and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania.
Speaking Engagements
Elisa speaks frequently on topics of wellness and lifestyle to companies such as Barclay’s Capital, Barneys, Dior and GE as well as interest and alumni groups.
Some of her workshops include Happiness Now, 5 Steps to Live épanoui® and Executive Well-being.
For further information, please contact hello@livingepanoui.com.
Personal Counseling
Elisa works with private clients one-on-one or in small groups. Her work centers on helping you eat the right foods, stay energized and focus on the essentials. Clients seek Elisa’s practical, effective guidance when they want to improve their work-life balance, relieve stress and learn how to eat well in a lasting and sustainable way.
For more information, see our website or send an e-mail to hello@livingepanoui.com to schedule your complimentary initial 20 minute consultation.

