Specialties
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- Disordered eating
- Emotional eating
- General health
- Healthy aging
- Heart health
- Hormonal health
- Menopause
- Sports & performance nutrition
- Women's health
Approaches
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Functional medicine💚
Intuitive eating⭐
Weight-neutral🏃
Exercise
Identifies as
- Hispanic / Latino
- White
- Female
Minimum patient age
About Melissa
I am Melissa, your dedicated Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor (RD, CIEC) with functional nutrition training from FNPInstitute. With a passion for fostering a healthy relationship with food and a commitment to evidence-based practices, I am here to guide and support you every step of the way.
Approach to care
I embrace a Health at Every Size (HAES®) approach, recognizing that well-being is not determined by weight alone. My philosophy is rooted in intuitive eating and functional nutrition, aiming to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to make sustainable, positive changes to your lifestyle.
Your first session with Melissa
In order to help you reach your health goals, I first have to understand the root cause to any symptoms or present health concerns. I do this with an initial assessment that includes: A comprehensive health history, Putting together your story with past and current symptoms & experiences, Gathering any labs or data you already have, Completing additional labs as needed, Partnering with & listening to you, as you know your body best
Location
📍 San Luis Obispo, California
Education
California Polytechnic, Nutrition BS/Ethnic Studies minor
Hobbies
Roller derby, surfing, hiking, spending time w/friends and family
Licenses and Certifications
CIEC - Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist