Melissa is a registered dietitian who specializes in working with clients with eating disorders, disordered eating, body image issues and those who want an anti-diet approach to nutrition. Her career began at The Mount Sinai Hospital in 2016, where she worked as a Clinical Nutrition Coordinator specializing in oncology. Melissa currently works as the lead dietitian at Monte Nido River Towns, a residential eating disorder treatment center in Irvington, NY. Melissa works with her clients to promote healthy, positive relationships with food and body. Melissa's approach to nutrition counseling is centered around an all foods fit philosophy. She truly believes that nourishing your body should be personalized, easy, and enjoyable.
Melissa received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a dual minor in nutrition and human services from the University of Delaware. Melissa went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and complete her dietetic internship at Long Island University Post. She later earned a Masters of Science in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. Melissa is currently in the process of obtaining her Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) certification through International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals.
Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Optum, Oxford, Select Health, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)
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