Melissa Dawson

Melissa Dawson

MS, RD
5.00
(16)

Specialties

  • Diabetes or prediabetes
  • Emotional eating
  • General health
  • Healthy aging
  • Heart health
  • Help gaining weight
  • Help losing weight
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Prediabetes
  • Sports & performance nutrition
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Weight loss medications / GLP-1s
  • Weight stabilization

Approaches

  • 💚

    Intuitive eating
  • 🥘

    Meal planning
  • Weight-neutral
  • 🤝

    Accountability

Identifies as

  • Female

Minimum patient age

18 years old

About Melissa

Hi, my name is Melissa! I'm a Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Coach with a passion for helping individuals create sustainable lifestyle changes. I received my bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and continued my education at Saint Elizabeth University where I completed my master's degree in nutrition and dietetic Internship. Most of my experience is in outpatient counseling where I work one-on-one with individuals to help them create better habits to achieve sustained lifestyle changes.

Approach to care

I take a client-centered approach, working collaboratively with you to design a program that fits your unique lifestyle and goals. My focus is empowering you to make informed choices and embrace a healthier, more balanced way of eating with a positive relationship with food.

Your first session with Melissa

In our first session, we’ll take the time to get to know each other, discuss what motivates you, and dive into your unique health goals. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan that’s tailored to your needs, setting a clear and achievable goal to get you on the right track. This session is all about starting strong and laying the foundation for success as we work toward your healthiest self!

Location

📍 Mahwah, New Jersey

Education

B.S from Rutgers University, M.S from Saint Elizabeth University

Hobbies

Cooking new recipes, reading, working out, being outdoors and spending time with family and friends!

Licenses and Certifications

MS - Master of Science

RD - Registered Dietitian

Worry free booking

It’s free to cancel up to 24 hours before your appointment