Specialties
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- Emotional eating
- General health
- Healthy aging
- Heart disease
- Heart health
- Help gaining weight
- Help losing weight
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Vegan/vegetarian
- Weight loss medications / GLP-1s
- Weight stabilization
Approaches
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Relationship with food🔍
Research-focused
Minimum patient age
About Melody
Hi, I’m Melody! I’m a Registered Dietitian with over 10 years of experience helping people build healthier, more sustainable relationships with food. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by nutrition advice, managing a chronic conditions , or simply trying to feel better in your body, I’m here to support you. I specialize in creating personalized, realistic nutrition plans that fit your lifestyle, culture, and preferences—no strict rules or one-size-fits-all approaches. My counseling style is warm, collaborative, and judgment-free, and I focus on helping you make small, meaningful changes that lead to long-term success. Together, we’ll work to build habits you can maintain, improve your confidence around food, and help you feel more in control of your health in a way that feels achievable and empowering.
Approach to care
My care philosophy centers on meeting you where you are and building a plan that works for your real life—not a perfect one. I believe nutrition should feel supportive, not stressful, and that lasting change comes from consistency, not perfection. I take a culturally responsive and practical approach, making sure your meals, routines, and goals reflect what matters most to you. My goal is to help you feel heard, respected, and confident as you make progress at your own pace.
Your first session with Melody
In your first session, you can expect a supportive conversation where we focus on getting to know you—not just your health history, but your lifestyle, preferences, and goals. We’ll talk through your current eating habits, any medical concerns, and what you’re hoping to achieve, and I’ll take the time to understand what’s worked for you in the past and what hasn’t. Together, we’ll start building a personalized plan with a few realistic, manageable steps you can begin right away. You’ll leave the session feeling heard, with a clear direction and practical tools to help you move forward with confidence.
Education
Florida International University, Dietetics and Nutrition,
Hobbies
Interior decorating and reading
Licenses and Certifications
LDN - Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
