Education:
University of Connecticut, Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
University of Saint Joseph, Master of Science in Nutrition and Wellness Studies
Weight Management, Women’s Health, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Health, Supplements
With over 15 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian, Melissa has worked with hundreds of individuals managing a variety of health conditions, including weight management, heart disease, high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. She has an especially strong background in weight management and has worked extensively with those undergoing bariatric (weight loss) surgery and those taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic.
Expertise:
Owner of Melissa Mitri Nutrition
Melissa is the founder and CEO of Melissa Mitri Nutrition, a nutrition counseling and consulting practice specializing in weight loss and healthy habit changes. In her virtual private practice, Melissa helps women achieve sustainable weight loss and improve their relationship with food. She also serves as a freelance writer for top-tier media outlets and is a regularly featured expert for publications such as Forbes, VeryWell Health, Shape, Eating Well, and more.
Melissa believes everyone has the power to improve their health, one small habit at a time. Her approach to healthy eating focuses on what to eat more for better health versus what to restrict or eliminate in the diet.
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