However, at some point we have all been told the opposite. Melissa became a dietitian nutritionist to change the way we think about food, help people identify healthy wellness goals, and achieve a balanced lifestyle. She is passionate about helping people find the joy in eating again and make peace with food and their body.

Melissa began her journey by earning a Master’s degree in dietetics from Eastern Michigan University. During her education she had experience working in a hospital, long-term care facility, school system, WIC, residential treatment facility, and private practice. Through this diverse experience, she discovered that her passion is one on one nutrition counseling with a specialty in eating disorder treatment. Melissa has provided nutrition services in a residential treatment facility, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient facility, and outpatient private practice.

When she is not helping individuals with nutrition she is spending time with her husband, daughter and friends! She loves traveling and between traveling to new places she goes back home to Michigan often. Melissa loves movement and was previously a group fitness instructor for years. She loves yoga, running, and weight lifting and occasionally signs up for half marathons. Melissa also enjoys trying new restaurants, reading, going to the movies, and hiking or just being outside!