Melinda Barnum, RD

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Background

I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Master’s degree in nutrition and a strong background in clinical nutrition, working with patients managing a variety of health conditions. My experience spans both direct patient care and education, as I teach and mentor future nutrition professionals. To expand my impact, I am now offering private one-on-one nutrition sessions, allowing me to continue guiding individuals toward their healthiest self through personalized support and education. My goal is to empower others with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive.

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Approach

"As a Registered Dietitian with a background in clinical nutrition and education I focus on a patient centered approach to nutrition. Focusing on evidence-based, personalized nutrition that fits into individual lifestyles, medical conditions, and goals to make sustainable changes for long term health. My goal is to help each person to acheive their healthiest self through collaboration, education, and compassionate care."

Specialties

Weight Loss
Diabetes
High Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
Food Allergies & Sensitivities
Vegan & Vegetarian
IBS
Kidney Disease
Colitis
Crohn's Disease
Celiac
IBD
GERD
Bariatric
Transplant
Cancer / Oncology
Gut Health
SIBO
Perimenopause & Menopause
General Nutrition

Modalities

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Meal Planning
🍴
Intuitive Eating
📊
Accountability
💬
Motivational Interviewing
🔎
FODMAP
🚫
Elimination Diet
💞
Relationship With Food
🧘
Mind-Body Connection
💤
Sleep
🏃
Exercise
🔬
Lab Testing
⚙️
Functional
🔗
Integrative
🌿
Holistic
❤️
Health At Every Size (HAES)
💊
Supplement Management
📏
Personalized Macros
🥗
Plant-Based

Insurance accepted

Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, Select Health, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Seeing clients in

AZ, CA, CO, HI, MI, NJ, VA

Location

2012 S 87th St, Mesa, AZ 85209
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Reviews
4.5
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AI summary of written reviews

Clients consistently describe Jane as warm, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. Many highlight noticeable improvements in their eating habits, energy, and confidence after just a few weeks of working with her.

While a handful of clients hoped for more structured follow‑up, the vast majority praise her for setting realistic goals and explaining nutrition in a way that finally “clicks.”

Overall, Jane is highly recommended for anyone looking for thoughtful, supportive guidance.

6 clients left publicly written reviews
2 days ago

Jane completely changed how I think about food. She’s patient, knowledgeable, and explains things in a way that actually makes sense.

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