I graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition where I learned innovative coaching methods, practical lifestyle management techniques, and over 100 dietary theories; everything from Ayurveda, gluten-free, and Paleo, to raw, vegan, and macrobiotics, and everything in between.
I studied with the world’s top health and wellness experts including:
Joshua Rosenthal, MScEd, founder and director of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Deepak Chopra, MD World Leader in Mind-Body Medicine, Director of Education at The Chopra Center, Bestselling Author
David Katz, MD, MPH, Authority on Preventive Medicine and Weight Management, Director of the Yale Prevention Research Center
Walter Willett, MD, DrPH, Chair of the Department of Nutrition at Harvard’s School of Public Health and Bestselling Author
Andrew Weil, MD, Bestselling Author and Expert on Integrative Medicine and Mind-Body Interactions
Gabrielle Bernstein, Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, Bestselling Author
Susan Blum, MD, MPH, Functional Medicine Doctor, Founder of Blum Center for Health
Mark Hyman, MD, Founder and Medical Director of The UltraWellness Center, Bestselling Author
Geneen Roth, Pioneer of Emotional Eating and Empowerment, Bestselling Author
David Wolfe, recognized Expert and Bestselling Author on Superfoods and Raw Nutrition
Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH, Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health at New York University
Mark Bittman, New York Times Columnist, Bestselling Author
My education has equipped me with extensive, cutting-edge knowledge in holistic nutrition, health coaching, and prevention. Drawing on my expertise, I work with clients like you to help make lifestyle changes and choose health-promoting ways that produce real and lasting results. You will develop a deeper understanding of food and lifestyle choices that work best for you, improving your energy, balance, health, and happiness.Each session will leave you feeling inspired and motivated. We will talk about things beyond food, seeking to bring balance to important elements of your life such as love and relationship as well as career and money. I will personally and carefully guide you to make simple, small changes that transform your life.
How did I become a Health Coach? How this all started….
There has got to be another way. 2010 is my earliest recollection of me starting to take my health into my own hands. The nasal sprays only do so much. The allergy pills only last so long…and do I really need 2 inhales for the rest of my life?. I started researching “causes of asthma” and that’s when my life changed. I discovered this phrase, “Holistic Health” and that I could make some lifestyle and dietary changes that would improve my asthma and/or allergies. I had to give it a shot. Fast forward another 8 years. It’s 2018 and I’m feeling the best ever. I could remove all the dairy and all the gluten in the world, but I also had to stop drinking (I loved my Maine craft beers!) and I had to quit smoking (yes, pot too!) Once I was finally able to put the bottle down and squash the smoking…it was almost like the real work began. Without those polluting me on a daily basis, I could finally see and feel the damage I had done to my body. I had severe leaky gut from years of poor diet, from years of drinking and years of being on an oral steroidal inhaler for my asthma. Yes, you heard me. One of the inhalers I was prescribed was in fact making things worse. I essentially had been living in a constant state of candida overgrowth for almost 2 decades. My body felt like a human trash can. Today I am grain free, mostly vegan, sober, alcohol and substance free, a non smoker of all things and am starting to finally wean myself off asthma and allergy medications! So enough about me, let’s talk about you! What are you looking to resolve in your life and your health?
Do you think outside the box?
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired?
Feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start?
Not sure what/how to eat?
Overwhelmed by stress at work?
Hitting an energetic wall half way through your day?
What to feel great in your body?
Does this sound like you? Are you ready to start reclaiming your health and your life?
My program is one of a kind, just like you. YOU create the goals. WE create a plan. We crank it up or turn it down as much or as little as you need, want, or demand. We will look at relationships, nutrition, career, selfcare/spirituality and exercise and you decide where your life is most out of balance and/or unfulfilled and we work on those areas. Need a push, need some guidance to work on the areas that are uncomfortable or thought were ok? Then that’s what I’m here for. This program is truly Custom for You, like you
I am currently offering a FREE 50 minute Health History review. Let’s take a look at where you’re at, what you’ve been through and were you’d like to be and feel. I encourage you to accept my FREE time to YOUR health and happiness. If you’re interested in scheduling a FREE Health History consultation with me, or simply want to know more, please email me! I’d love to hear from you. Virtual sessions for your convenience, because I get that you’re super busy .
With gratitude – Melissa