Weight loss, beginner healthy eating, grocery shopping, pantry/refrigerator makeover, motivation and support.

My Story:

My health journey began in 1972 after being given some medical advice for constipation that just didn’t sound right to me.  

The doctor told me to eat raw wheat bran flakes (you know, the kind that tastes like straw) and to eat ice cream to lubricate my intestines. I guess he didn’t know how constipating dairy products are. And I used to eat a pound of plain yogurt and cottage cheese every week for breakfast and lunch!  

Did I mention I also suffered from bad sinus headaches when I had my tonsils removed in my late 20s?  

Coincidence? Absolutely not!

If I had only known then what I know now.  

Hence, my search for alternative health began.

I scoured the library for any relevant information and frequented the only health food store in my area. I became a sponge for whatever I could learn, and the journey has been ongoing since then.

Another motivating factor for me to learn and teach people about health was my dad and sister, both of whom suffered poor health. I didn’t want to suffer and be like them, so I vowed to do things differently. And I did.

I have spent many years working in the allergy field and studying the relationship between food, mood, weight, cravings, and general health. I have tailored my diet to incorporate the most nutrient-dense foods possible, and I advise my clients to do the same.

I love creating healthy meals and playing around in the kitchen! I want my clients to enjoy food while still meeting their goals.

I believe that health includes mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects, and they are all required to enjoy a radiant life. I would love to help you achieve your health goals and to coach you through your challenges. Whether you’re looking to make gradual baby steps or broad leaps, I can help you get to where you’re headed!

Client Testimonials: 

After being introduced to plant-based nutrition by Melanie, I continue to be surprised by the variety and pleasant taste the diet provides, as well as the overall healthy feeling I have developed. In fact, my latest blood work results were all in the normal range. I am very pleased with my new way of eating and have no desire to go back to the standard American diet. Thanks again, Melanie! - B.S.

Melanie has helped me since I learned I had diabetes. She taught me how to manage my diet. Melanie is a kind, soft voice of reason-- she knows what's right and what's wrong when it comes to nutrition. She has given me the tools I need to live healthier and continues to give me the newest updated information that adds to and reinforces what I need. I recommend her help to anyone who needs a knowledgeable voice to direct them to better health. I am 67 years young and only take one baby aspirin a day. I’ve learned that I can control my diabetes with a healthy diet. Thank you, Melanie, for spreading your knowledge! - Jeanette D.

Nutritional Education Institute (founded by Dr. Joel Fuhrman), Health Coach Certification (Hilton Johnson Productions, Inc.)