Specialties
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- Emotional eating
- Food allergies
- General health
- Heart health
- Help gaining weight
- Help losing weight
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
Approaches
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Meal planningπ
Relationship with foodπ
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Accountability
Identifies as
- Female
Minimum patient age
About Melissa
Hello I am Melissa a Registered Dietitian, I graduated from Montana State University with a Master's Degree in Dietetic Systems and also hold two Bachelor's Degrees from the University of Arizona, one in Nutrition and one in Molecular and Cellular Biology. I have been working primarily with Solid Organ Transplant patients for the past 2 years. This role has led to working with patients with unique and individual needs including cirrhosis of the liver, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease. I have also been working with Nourish for the past 8 months and enjoy getting to work with patients one-on-one to address their concerns and help them achieve their specific goals. I would love to help you reach your goals by providing education, meal plans, and accountability to live a happy, healthier life.
Approach to care
I like to use the first visit to understand a patient's needs and preferences. We will work on a plan together to accomplish specific goals. My approach is always person centered and evidence based. I can provide accountability and guidance on how to make small changes with the most benefit.
Your first session with Melissa
During our first session we will get to know each other and complete a comprehensive nutrition assessment to assess individual needs and goals in order to develop a personalized treatment plan. This will include nutrition education, setting short term and long term goals, and developing specific macro goals if that is of interest to you.
Location
π Tucson , Arizona
Education
Master's Degree in Dietetic Systems
Hobbies
Hiking, traveling, watching sports and spending time with family
Licenses and Certifications
LDN - Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
MS - Master of Science
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist