Marissa Donofrio

About Marissa

Marissa is passionate about helping others learn to live their healthiest lives. Through her education and experience as a Registered Dietitian, she has learned the importance of listening to her clients, understanding barriers and goals, and helping to create realistic approaches to build and maintain a balanced lifestyle. She values the importance of all pillars of health including nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress management.

Approach to care

Marissa believes in meeting people where they are and delivers personalized care based on one’s situation, preferences, and goals. She is an advocate for moderation and thinks all food should be enjoyed and can fit into a healthy lifestyle. Marissa values building a trusting relationship with her clients and will do this by personalizing goals based on each individual. She believes that making small changes can lead to big results for the long run!

Your first session with Marissa

In your first session with Marissa, she will spend time getting to know you and understand your journey to put together a clear picture of your struggles and successes with your health. Marissa will explore your medical and nutrition history, current lifestyle habits, sleep health, stress management techniques, nutrition concerns, and any goals you want to achieve. Throughout your follow up sessions, you will work together to create realistic changes to work towards your health goals and make adjustments along the way.

Location

📍 Rochester, New York

Education

BS/MS in the Science of Dietetics (D'Youville College)

Hobbies

Weightlifting, Hiking (especially in the Adirondacks), Swimming, Yoga, Traveling, Reading, and cheering for the Green Bay Packers!

Licenses and Certifications

CDN - Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist

MS - Master of Science

RD - Registered Dietitian