Marisa Messina

About Marisa

Hello! I am a Registered Dietitian in Philadelphia, PA. I have been an RD for 17 years! I have experience working at a hospital for nine years and I currently work full time at an outpatient dialysis clinic in Philadelphia. I have been working with patients on dialysis with kidney failure for 12 years. I completed my Bachelors Degree in Nutrition at Penn State University, and completed my dietetic internship at the University of Delaware. In my free time I enjoy rooting for Philly sports teams. I have two rescue dogs. I enjoy staying physically active. I love traveling and especially going to a beach. I am passionate about helping people improve their health through a better understanding of nutrition. There is a lot of nutrition and diet information out there and it can be overwhelming. It can be hard to determine what is evidence-based. I will provide you with evidence-based nutrition support and work with you to create sustainable and achievable outcomes and goals.

Approach to care

Patient centered care, catered to you specifically focusing on your specific needs and preferences. Focus on you and your goals and what matters most to you. Goal setting and prioritizing the most important goals. Establishing trust and accountability.

Your first session with Marisa

I would like to get to know you! A breakdown of your typical day. Prepare to answer some questions. What did you eat? What are your hobbies? Did you cook? What type of physical activity did you do? Do you wear a smart watch? Have you ever seen a dietitian before? What is your relationship with food? What is your medical history? We can go over your overall goals and what you would like to accomplish during our sessions. During each session we will establish 2-3 short term goals to accomplish before our next session.

Location

📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Education

Pennsylvania State University

Hobbies

traveling, group fitness classes, weight lifting, dogs, watching sports

Licenses and Certifications