Hi, and welcome! I’m Melissa, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Charleston, SC. I love to cook and eat. I love eating more, and I do so without diet rules or restrictions.
I love nothing more than sharing recipes and nutrition with not even a whiff of guilt. I’m here to help you figure out what health and wellness mean to you through Intuitive Eating. I cook with all foods to create nourishing meals without restriction or fear.
A little about me
I grew up in a small town just north of Pittsburgh, PA. Growing up, my father was a chef and owned his own restaurant for a time, which was profoundly influential in my love of cooking. College took me way down south to Clemson University, where I studied Food Science and Human Nutrition, a place where I could combine science with the culinary arts. Eventually, I completed my nutrition internship through the Medical University of South Carolina in beautiful, sunny Charleston, where I still reside. My weekends are spent eating and exploring Charleston with my husband, Cory, and pup, Archie, in tow.
Education & Awards
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist – Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Licensed Dietitian – South Carolina Labor, Licensing, and Regulation
- Dietetic Internship – Medical University of South Carolina
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science – Clemson University
- Emerging Dietetic Leader 2019 – Charleston-Trident Dietetic Association & South Carolina Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Professional Career
After completing my internship and sitting for my RDN exam, I became a Clinical Dietitian at MUSC. I became well versed in nutrition therapy for cardiology, gastrointestinal disorders, and endocrine disorders such as diabetes and thyroid issues. In 2019, I launched my private practice, where I specialize in these same conditions through an Intuitive and Mindful Eating framework. I work with clients one-on-one virtually (from anywhere) and in-person in the Charleston, SC area. My goal is to help my clients cut through the BS and find simplicity in evidenced-based treatment for nourishing themselves and their families. For more information about my services, you can always visit my nutrition coaching page.
My Food Blog
I launched my food blog in 2018 to share my favorite meals and recipes –things that I’m so grateful for in life, hence A Grateful Meal was born. One thing you won’t find in my recipes is calorie counts, as I prefer to count my blessings over my calories, which is so much more valuable.