Specialties
- Autoimmune disease
- Bariatric surgery
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- Emotional eating
- Food allergies
- General health
- GERD / Acid reflux
- Gut health
- Healthy aging
- Heart disease
- Heart health
- Help losing weight
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- IBS
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Vegan/vegetarian
- Weight loss medications / GLP-1s
- Women's health
Approaches
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Intuitive eatingđź§Ť
Personalized macrosđź’›
Relationship with food🤝
Accountability
Identifies as
- Female
Minimum patient age
Patient reviews
“Melissa is very knowledgeable, friendly, willing to work with your needs, passionate and makes you feel as if she actually cares about your progress. 10/10 would recommend “
by Jonathon on August 13th, 2025
About Melissa
Hello, I’m Melissa, a Registered Dietitian. I earned my Master’s degree in Dietetic Systems from Montana State University and hold two Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Arizona in Nutrition and MCB. I’ve been with Nourish for 1.5 years, working with a diverse patient population. I enjoy getting to know patients and collaborating on sustainable lifestyle changes that work for both individuals and their families. Some recent successes include improved A1c, better liver health, healthier relationships with food, and achieved weight loss goals. Prior to Nourish, I worked primarily with solid organ transplant patients, helping optimize health before transplant and providing individualized nutrition care post-transplant. I’d love to support you with education, meal planning, and accountability to help you live a healthier, happier 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
📍 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
