Located in metro detroit but serve USA virtually via zoom
Hi, I’m Melissa.
I have been relentlessly pursuing health since my early teen years, trying everything under the sun in order to look and feel my best. The trial and error game of wellness ultimately led me to a career where I’ve helped thousands of people get to the root of their health struggles, feel their best and be present through each stage of family life. A nourished family = a happy family.
Depending on our journey together, I am with you each step of the way to integrate the right changes into your lifestyle and give you a roadmap to prepare your body + get pregnant, heal your body after having kids and address your spouse’s or child’s health concerns. My goal is for you to become confident in your health choices for both yourself and your family.
I do this using a combination of functional lab testing, nutritional + lifestyle analysis, toxicity awareness and a self-paced signature course to educate you on how your body ACTUALLY works and dig deeper for root causes and not just making symptoms manageable. For many, I have helped them get to the root of their health challenges and find answers that no previous practitioner has been able to figure out.
Who I Work With
I recognize that we are each in different seasons of life and our health and thus my approach won't be for everyone. As a practitioner, I have done extensive training to stop trying all the random things and actually hone in on your body and the root causes of your challenges from ALL aspects of your life and not just nutrition and exercise.
My offerings are crafted around a whole body, whole life approach.
You are tired of being told "everything is normal" by your doctors even though you don't feel fine
Want to avoid medication and a "pill for an ill" and learn how to heal your body from the inside out
Want clarity on how to eat for a healthy metabolism outside of weight loss
Are open to suggestions on the quality of the food you eat + the products you use in your home
Understand that true health costs money and you're willing to prioritize your health over other things in your budget
Want to learn more about low-toxin living and be confident in your buying choices
You are looking for a quick fix or short-term program
Your only goal or main goal is to lose weight
You are vegan or vegetarian and refuse to try a different approach
You won't change other aspects of your life- like cleaner water, air and products in your home
You aren't willing to cut back on your commitments to focus on your health
You aren't willing to financially invest in your health out of your own pocket (I don't take insurance)
Don't think toxins are that big of a deal in our world and aren't willing to learn how they are impacting your body.
Ways to Work Together
Book A Discovery Call
Prior to working with new clients, I offer a free 20-minute Discovery Call to get to know one another, discuss your current health status and decide what functional lab testing and package is right for you!
Symptoms I can help get to the root of:
Digestive Issues
Bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux, food sensitivities
Fertility Support
Struggling to get pregnant or want to prepare your body prior to pregnancy and want to try a more natural approach
Nutrition Planning
Finding the “diet” that is right for you or identifying what can be done to better balance your nutrition
Skin Issues
Acne, psoriasis, skin rashes, eczema
Energy + Fatigue
Chronic fatigue, brain fog, caffeine dependence, sleep issues, not waking feeling rested
Hormone Issues
Painful or irregular periods, low sex drive, acne, mood disorders, weight gain, low muscle mass
Mental Health Issues
Anxiety, depression, mood swings, migraines, headaches
Detoxification Support
Chemical sensitivities, heavy metals, parasite infections, kidney + liver support
Free Resources
This brand guide takes the stress out of reading labels to give you trusted brands in most food categories that you can use to ensure you are eating as healthy as possible.
If you have never thought about what’s in your water, how to test your water, and/or if your current filter actually works, read this guide to answer these questions for you today.
We’ve all been told something about sleep, exercise, blue light, coffee…but have you ever put it all together in one daily list? This guide contains actionable steps that you can begin to take daily on your own journey to better health.
If you are or someone you know is either planning to get pregnant or are already pregnant and want to know more about how to have the healthiest pregnancy possible.
If you found my account/website, odds are you are more naturally-minded and want safer alternatives to many things- including over the counter medications or suggestions on what to do for certain types of sicknesses.
Articles on the Blog
Toxins 101
Toxins 101: Makeup + Personal Care
As the holiday season is among us and sales will be in full swing for things like makeup and skincare, I wanted to highlight the toxins that may be...
Be in the Know on Birth Control
In the world today, it is very rare to know anyone that isn’t currently on birth control or has been on it in the past. In fact, 1 in 5 TEENAGE...
Toxins 101: Plastics, Plastics Everywhere!
I want you to take a minute and look around- I’d put money down that there is likely plastic near you in some way/shape/form. It makes up computer...
Misc. Blog Posts
A Diagnosis or Label Isn’t The Answer
As humans, I think we like to “diagnose” ourselves into categories or labels (aka look at the division in our country these days based on...
Being Healthy in this World is HARD.
This month I want to address (and normalize) something that we all experience in ebbs and flows throughout a journey to better health…that pursuing...
Health Lessons From a First-Time Gardener
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen that I decided to “do it scared” and jumped into gardening for the first time ever. This was a big...
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Be in the Know on Birth Control
In the world today, it is very rare to know anyone that isn’t currently on birth control or has been on it in the past. In fact, 1 in 5 TEENAGE...
Prepping for Postpartum
As I mentioned in last month’s article on the differences between my pregnancies, I don’t think we discuss preparing for postpartum as much as we...
My Pregnancy + Postpartum Health Team
Most women go through pregnancy with basically only one healthcare provider on their team- an OBGYN or midwife. These practitioners are obviously...
Client Testimonials
If you’re on the fence about hiring someone to help, but have been spinning your wheels with no results, no explanations, not feeling heard by your doctor, constantly switching doctors, having friends and family either exhausted by your struggle or just they don’t have the bandwidth to support you, you HAVE TO work with Melissa. She IS the missing piece to your, potentially, years long puzzle. You are not crazy, you are not lazy, you are not wrong about feeling like your body is working against you. You just need someone who can look at it from a bird’s eye view and that, my friend, is Melissa. Money spent on co-pays that either get you no new answers or someone pumping a new pill to help a symptom are wasted funds. Invest in yourself, invest in your health, invest in giving your mind a break from thinking there is no end to the cycle that you are living in, because I can PROMISE you, once you sign up with Melissa you are on the path to a solution.
For two years, I was experiencing gut and digestive issues, hormonal imbalances from 8 years on birth control, horrific acne, sleep issues during different periods of my menstrual cycle… the list goes on. Working with Melissa has completely changed my life around and I’m so happy to say I do not suffer from any of the above symptoms anymore 🙂 Through lifestyle and diet changes recommended by Melissa based on my test results and supporting supplementation, I feel 100% back to my old self again, even better actually! Melissa is the most personable and experienced person I’ve ever worked with in the health and wellness space. Her protocols were so in-depth and personalized based on my specific needs, I almost feel like I didn’t deserve how much help I received from her. I’ve had the most pleasant experience working with her and my body is very grateful 🙂
Melissa is the BEST – extremely knowledgeable, patient, responsive and caring which included telling me what I NEEDED to hear.
In working with her this year, I’ve been able to reduce my medicine dosage twice and I have more energy, less pain and clearer thinking.
She has enabled me to work with my body vs. against it by giving it the nutrition it was designed to have. My journey is still a work in progress and I’m excited about the outcome. Trust the process – it’s ALL worth it!
Melissa was an answer to my prayers. I didn’t realize how sick I was until I started to feel better. I honestly don’t even know how I functioned for the months leading up to finding her. She actually spends time with you and listens. I appreciate how testing is so important to her and creating individual plans. She wants what is best for each of her clients, and I will continue to use her for the years to come for myself and my entire family!
I was pretty discouraged when coming to Melissa. I’d mostly accepted that the pain and fatigue I was feeling were just a new normal for me as a mom of three young children. A friend recommended I try seeing Melissa to see if she could help me, and after the tests were run, and I started the my simple “getting back to health” plan, I literally cried tears of joy that the symptoms I was experiencing weren’t normal and that I didn’t have to live the rest of my life feeling this way. Melissa coached me on how to get back on the track toward health. I work in the medical field and had been “clean eating” and exercising for years, but there were some key pieces missing that I didn’t figure out until seeing Melissa and getting a comprehensive picture of what was going on with my body. I’m confident that with the knowledge and information that Melissa has provided me with that I will never go back to accepting feeling the way I previously did as normal. I feel like a new person and want everyone to know that there are still practitioners out there like Melissa who want to do more than mask the symptoms you’re feeling and actually get you back on a road towards health!
Working with Melissa has truly changed the way I view my health! This past spring my health wasn’t the best it could be. I was 1 year postpartum, had very low energy, unexplained symptoms and weight gain. Long story short, my thyroid levels were off but I didn’t love my doctor’s recommended treatment plan (or lack thereof). That’s when I turned to Melissa to try to heal my body naturally!
At our consultation, Melissa immediately gave me suggestions to start improving my health. I started her recommended protocol at the end of June and within days I felt like a completely different person! By the end of summer my energy levels soared, I had lost 17lbs and I knew how to care for myself based on what my body needed. I had the knowledge of why my body needed certain nutrients too! Now my thyroid levels have drastically improved and I am no longer considered to have a thyroid issue. I will continue to look to Melissa for support in all things wellness!