Melissa Baumann

About Melissa

I have more than 35 years as a registered dietitian specializing in chronic disease prevention (diabetes, metabolic, and Celiac), wellness and weight management, active lifestyles - fitness, weight gain/muscle building. My background as a leader and athlete has instilled discipline, resilience, and a holistic approach to health, allowing me to assist clients in building sustainable habits that prevent and manage chronic conditions. With extensive experience in management, leadership, clinical dietetics, Telehealth, outpatient and inpatient nutrition, and motivational interviewing, I am committed to continuing education and ongoing personal and professional growth.

Approach to care

▪ Simplifies food-as-medicine for both providers and patients, making nutrition counselling accessible and effective. Experience includes developing menus and medically tailored meals, recipe analysis, remote patient monitoring, and education to support sustained health benefits. Designed programs that improve outcomes and reduce costs for chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, and IBS. Collaborates with healthcare providers, and patients to promote healthier lifestyles.

Your first session with Melissa

Please join me in a partnership where I can learn from you, listen to your needs and help to translate evidence based nutrition recommendations. Your first session will be one of many as we develop a plan for enhancing your energy, getting more sleep, reducing stress and clarifying messages you are trying to figure out. We can review the Nourish mission to help you develop the skills and knowledge to make lasting changes for your health.

Education

Masters in Clinical Nutrition

Hobbies

Sports- Ice hockey, soccer, pickleball and fishing. Fishing, Beach walking, yoga and hiking.

Licenses and Certifications