Lisa Oz (née Lemole,[1] born July 20, 1963) is an American author and radio and television personality who has been an occasional co-host of The Dr. Oz Show. She has appeared on the Oprah and Friends XM radio telecasts.[2] Oz has authored or co-authored several books, including the You: The Owner's Manual series,[3] and is host of The Lisa Oz Show.
Lisa Oz | |
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| Born | Lisa Lemole July 20, 1963 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Education | Bryn Mawr College (BA) Union Theological Seminary |
| Occupation(s) | Author, radio and television personality |
| Known for | Books on health, relationships, and life-transformation |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4, including Daphne Oz |
Early life and education
editLemole was born in Philadelphia in 1963[4] to Gerald Lemole and Emily Jane (Asplundh) Lemole. She is of part Italian descent. Her father was a surgeon who was on the team that performed one of the early heart transplants in the US in 1968 with doctors Michael E. DeBakey and Denton Cooley at the Texas Heart Institute.[5] Her paternal family has roots in Staten Island for generations. Her maternal family immigrated from Sweden. Her (Emily's) father Carl Hj Asplundh was one of the co-founders of tree pruning service Asplundh.[6] Her maternal family has Bryn Athyn roots for a hundred years.[7]
Lemole received her undergraduate degree from Bryn Mawr College in 1985, where she was captain of her college tennis team[citation needed]. She attended Union Theological Seminary and has written on spiritual studies[citation needed]. She is a Reiki master and has spoken widely of her insights into energy and health.[8] She was an actress, appearing in a few episodes of Dallas, as well as small parts in movies Drive-In, Jake's Way, and He's Not Your Son.[9]
Career
editShe is also an occasional contributor to Good Day New York, WNYW.[10][11] She has been on The New York Times Best Seller list six times[citation needed] for her best selling books, including the US: Transforming Ourselves and the Relationships that Matter Most and the You: The Owner's Manual series.[3]
She suggested the idea that her husband do his own show based on "practicing preventive medicine on a grand scale". She spoke to her husband's friend Campbell who was the then president of Discovery Health Channel.[12]
Oz takes part in speaking engagements across the United States and the world on the subject of well-being and relationships.[citation needed] In 2011–2012, she collaborated with former Natural Law Party candidate Jeffrey M. Smith in narrating the documentary film Genetic Roulette—The Gamble of Our Lives asserting health risks from GMO foods used in support of a California ballot initiative in favor of GMO labeling.[13]
Personal life
editShe married Mehmet Oz on June 29, 1985,[14] in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania.[15] According to the New York Times, Lisa Oz's mother "believed fervently in New Age approaches like homeopathic remedies and meditation" and also introduced her husband to "alternative medicine and Eastern mysticism" which he now integrates into his advice programs.[16] They have four children: daughters Daphne Oz, aspiring filmmaker Arabella, and Zoe; and son Oliver.[17][18]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Bruni, Frank, "Dr. Does-It-All", The New York Times, April 16, 2010
- ^ "Lisa L. Oz – Author Biography". hayhouse.com. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
- ^ a b "Lisa Oz: 'US: Transforming Ourselves and the Relationships that Matter Most.'". ABC News. April 6, 2010.
- ^ New Church Life, 1965, p. 432.
- ^ Brown, Heidi, "Oprah Loves This Doctor", Forbes, August 4, 2008.
- ^ https://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/story/business/2018/04/06/dr-oz-s-father-in/9692665007 Emily Lemole has served as a commissioner of Lower Moreland Township in Pennsylvania. She also is part of the family that owns the Asplundh tree-trimming empire. Her father, the late Carl Hj. Asplundh, co-founded the Asplundh Tree Expert Co. in Willow Grove, Pa.
- ^ https://heavy.com/news/dr-oz-wife-lisa Lisa Jane Asplundh Lemole Family History
- ^ Donsky, rea; RHN (November 21, 2018). "An Interview with Lisa Oz | Naturally Savvy". NaturallySavvy.com. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
- ^ https://heavy.com/news/dr-oz-wife-lisa Lisa Jane Asplundh Lemole Oz Acting History
- ^ "Weight Loss Wednesday: Lisa Oz 'You On A Diet'". My FOX NY. Archived from the original on December 12, 2013.
- ^ "Lisa Oz". My FOX NY. Archived from the original on December 12, 2013.
- ^ Mehmet Oz: Dr. Does it all, by Frank Bruni, New York Times, April 16, 2012.
- ^ Genetic Roulette the Movie, by Jeffrey Smith, narrated by Lisa Oz, 2012.
- ^ @DrOz (June 29, 2015). "Happy 30th Anniversary to my best friend and amazing wife, @lisajaneoz. I look forward to many more wonderful years!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ New Church Life, 1985, p.430.
- ^ Bruni, Frank (April 16, 2010). "Dr. Does-It-All". New York Times.
- ^ "Dr. Oz, Lisa Oz: Sex Tips And Marriage Advice In 'Shape' Magazine". Huffington Post. October 25, 2011.
- ^ Connors, Claire. "Dr. Oz: 5 Tips for Lasting Love, Health, and Happiness". SHAPE.