Michelle Demeule-Hayes

About Michelle

Hi! I'm an experienced dietitian and look forward to working with you or your family. I've been a Registered Dietitian for more than 20 years, have a Masters in nutrition, and certifications in both adult and child/teen weight management. I've worked with adults and kids throughout my career, and much of my time has been focused in weight management and working with children with feeding challenges. I started my career at University of Texas Medical Branch, then worked at Johns Hopkins Hospital, the WIC Program in Maryland, and currently work with a pediatric weight management program. I am a full-time working mom of 2 hungry boys, so I get the challenges of trying to feed a family, or yourself, while juggling a busy schedule and multiple demands on your time. My goal is never perfection as none of us can eat "perfectly", but about helping you nourish your body ,or your family's bodies, while working within time constraints, budget constraints or other life challenges.

Approach to care

My approach is empathetic and focused on slow but steady progress to help you attain your health goals. I will meet you where you are to help you come up with a realistic game plan. I believe in the core concepts of variety, balance and moderation when it comes to eating, and using food to nourish our bodies and also nourish our soul.

Your first session with Michelle

We will get to know each other first! I want to learn about you and what brought you to me. I want to hear about what changes you may have already made, what has worked or hasn't, and what goals you have in mind as we work together. If you don't have goals in mind, we will come up with those together. My goal is to build a solid foundation, so that you feel completely comfortable working together and trust me with your health journey.

Location

📍 Maryland

Education

Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Nutrition Certificates of Training in Adult and Child/Teen Weight Management

Hobbies

trying new recipes on my sometimes reluctant family, walking our dogs, strength training.

Licenses and Certifications