Melissa Sanborn

About Melissa

I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach with years of experience across clinical care, corporate wellness, population health, and high-touch coaching. I specialize in helping people break free from stress-eating and disordered eating patterns that drive frustrating weight fluctuations and inconsistent energy. I’ve coached hundreds of individuals and teams—from high-achieving professionals to people navigating major life stressors—guiding them to rebuild trust with food, stabilize their weight, and create routines that feel sustainable in real life, not rigid on paper. My work blends behavior-change psychology, evidence-based nutrition, and real-world coaching strategies to deliver consistent, long-term results—without extremes, guilt, or burnout.

Approach to care

I’m not here to hand you a meal plan and wave goodbye. My approach is collaborative, systems-based, and rooted in understanding why certain habits feel hard—and how to permanently change that. I help you identify your personal “triggers,” strengthen your inner resilience, and build rhythms you can rely on even when life gets hectic. You’ll never get a cookie-cutter protocol from me. Everything we build is tailored to your goals, your schedule, and your actual human tendencies. Working with me often feels like having both a strategist and a cheerleader—someone who sees the big picture but also sweats the details with you.

Your first session with Melissa

Your first session is all about clarity, connection, and creating a plan that truly fits your life. We begin with an open, judgment-free conversation about what’s working, what’s not, and what you want your health and daily routine to feel like. I’ll ask thoughtful questions to understand your habits, stress levels, eating patterns, energy, and the obstacles that have been holding you back. Together, we’ll identify your top priorities and turn them into realistic, manageable goals you can start using right away. By the end of your session, you’ll walk away with: A clear understanding of your biggest drivers and barriers Personalized recommendations tailored to your lifestyle and goals Two to three practical action steps to build immediate momentum A sense of relief—because you’ll finally have a doable path forward

Education

MS Wellness and Health Promotion Management BS Dietetics AS Culinary Arts

Hobbies

Running, Hiking, Yoga, Kayaking, Playing with my two Golden Retrievers, Crafting and Cooking!

Licenses and Certifications