Melissa Parisi

About Melissa

I am a second career dietitian who switched from working in television advertising to nutrition in order to follow my passion for the field and helping others. I have several years of experience in the outpatient nutrition and wellness space, specializing in diabetes and weight management through bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications. Having gone through my own health journey and having family members with diabetes, I genuinely understand what is required to manage metabolic health conditions and the challenges they bring.

Approach to care

No change is too small. I am here to help you make progress one change at a time and celebrate the wins as you go. Additionally, while working towards a more nutritious lifestyle, I am confident that you can find joy in healthy eating while still including the foods you like the most!

Your first session with Melissa

I will do a comprehensive assessment to learn about your eating and lifestyle habits, current challenges, and what you are looking to get from your sessions. This will help set you up to begin working on goals and have a plan on how to achieve them. We can also discuss any questions you have so that you feel comfortable moving forward.

Location

📍 New Jersey

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Advertising, Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics

Hobbies

dancing (line dancing, Zumba), traveling (I've been enjoying trips to fun U.S. cities as of recently), bowling, spending time with my dog!

Licenses and Certifications