Background
Hi, my name is Melissa and I am here to support you in creating a healthy, sustainable routine that makes balanced nutrition and wellness approachable and realistic in your life. I understand that life’s challenges, and our relationships with food, are complex and deeply personal. Busy schedules, limited resources, and past experiences can all make lasting nutrition and lifestyle changes feel overwhelming. You don’t have to navigate that alone I can be your partner in your nutrition journey. I’m passionate about health and wellness and believe that true well-being comes from balance, not perfection.
I love helping people simplify nutrition, especially for those with complex medical conditions where nutrition recommendations can sometimes conflict. With extensive experience with weight loss medications (GLP-1/GIP), I can help you minimize side effects while optimizing your nutrition, ensuring you do not sacrifice your overall health during your weight loss journey and also support you if you are considering tapering down or off your weight loss medication.
Further, I believe it's important to approach nutrition, focusing on small, accessible lifestyle changes that can be implemented right away. My goal is to empower and motivate you with practical tools, education, and ongoing support to help you meet, and maintain your nutrition and health goals.
I hold a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Arizona, a certification in GLP-1 Nutrition Counseling and am a Registered Yoga Teacher. In addition to nutrition, we can also discuss ways to incorporate stress management and movement into your daily life.
Having extensive knowledge of dietary supplements and can guide you in determining whether supplementation is appropriate for you and, if so, what options may best support your needs.
Outside of sessions, you'll find me power walking, practicing yoga, in spin class, walking on the beach or my side passion of entertaining friends and family and creating my next sourdough loaf!
Availability
Approach
My approach is supportive, encouraging, and collaborative. I take the time to truly understand you and to meet you where you are, without judgment. By learning about your lifestyle and what matters most to you, I will tailor your personalized plan to fit your schedule, budget & food preferences, focusing on real results, helping you feel confident and supported every step of the way. Ready to make that change? Book a session with me today!
Specialties
Modalities
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Cash Pay, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)
Seeing clients in
AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, IN, MA, MI, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, VA, WI
