Hi, I'm Melissa! I am a Holistic Health Coach with over a decade of experience, based in Upstate New York.   I am a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition with a love of learning and passion for health.  Having most recently earned Certification in Hormone Health.  I work with clients remote and in-person.

About Me

I am a mother of four and after a successful spinal fusion, I know first-hand the importance of eating a low-inflammatory diet and nutrient dense foods! I remain active with my two dogs by walking, doing yoga, gardening and most recently developed a love for tennis.

I have personally experienced the challenges of changing a family’s eating habits, while also keeping individual needs in mind. I find the best way to help people change their lives is with small, simple “micro-steps". I focus on “Adding In” the good stuff in a way that is easy, natural and fun! This approach has worked for me, and my clients.

My Training - As a coach, I put the power back in YOUR hands.

I graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition* where I learned innovative coaching methods, practical lifestyle management techniques, and over 100 dietary theories – Ayurveda, gluten-free, Paleo, raw, vegan, macrobiotics, and everything in between. But this program is about more than the food we eat, it is a lifestyle!  There is no “one diet fits all”, we are each unique and it is important to honor our bio-individuality.  This is a life-changing experience that is guaranteed to positively impact every area of your life. 

Are you ready to make a change for the better?

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It’s rare for anyone to get an hour to explore their wellness goals with a trained professional.

As an Integrative Nutrition* Health Coach, I create a supportive environment that enables you to articulate and achieve your goals. Throughout my education, I have been exposed to the most cutting-edge dietary theories and studied highly effective coaching techniques to help you find the right lifestyle that works best for you.

Most approaches to healthy eating dwell on calories, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Instead of creating lists of restrictions and good and bad foods, I coach my clients to explore basic improvements and implement gradual changes during our work together. As these pieces accumulate, my clients find these changes collectively creating a much larger impact than they originally anticipated. We work on what they want to improve within the circumstances of their unique situation.

I studied with the world's top health and wellness experts including: 

• Joshua Rosenthal, founder of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition
• Walter Willett, MD, DrPH, chair of nutrition at Harvard University
• Andrew Weil, MD, director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine
• Gabrielle Bernstein, bestselling author and life coach
• Susan Blum, MD, MPH, assistant clinical professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine
• Mark Hyman, MD, founder of The UltraWellness Center
• Geneen Roth, Pioneer of Emotional Eating and Empowerment, Bestselling Author
• David Wolfe, raw food leader and nutrition expert
• Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH, Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health at New York University
• Mark Bittman, food writer for The New York Times and bestselling author
• Joel Fuhrman, MD, family physician and leading expert on nutritional healing

Are you curious about how health coaching can help you make a difference in your life?

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