My Story...

I’m Marissa — a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, Herbalist, Yoga Teacher, and Reiki Master.

When most people think about health, weight is often the first thing that comes to mind — “I need to eat better” or “I need to lose weight.” But true health is about so much more than a number on a scale. Weight does not define your worth, your identity, or how you feel in your body.

As a teenager, I began lifting weights and running because I was afraid of gaining weight. As my body changed, I panicked. I labeled high-fat foods as “bad” and restricted snacks, desserts, chips, and anything fried. If I ate something I considered off-limits, I would run extra miles or spend more time at the gym to compensate. My relationship with food and exercise was rooted in fear.

My journey into nutrition began with pregnancy. I wanted to truly understand how to nourish my growing baby, and that curiosity sparked a career change that transformed my life.  Along the way, I discovered intuitive eating, and my ongoing yoga practice helped me reconnect with my body — appreciating it for what it can do, not just how it looks. Today, I move for joy rather than punishment. Yoga and meditation continue to ground me and remind me to treat myself with compassion.

My philosophy is that health isn’t just about food. It’s about how we sleep, how we feel emotionally and mentally, how we move, and how we express creativity. Nutrition is one powerful piece of that larger picture — and that’s where I guide and support you.

Over the years, my work in the disordered eating recovery space naturally evolved into supporting individuals recovering from substance use. Nutrition can help restore and repair the body during recovery, but it does not have to mean restriction or rigid rules. I am deeply passionate about educating and empowering people to feel confident and supported throughout their wellness journey.

I was able to free myself from food guilt, and I am committed to helping others do the same. Through intuitive and mindful eating, I guide individuals and families toward a balanced, sustainable approach to nourishment — one that feels freeing rather than restrictive.

Together, we can create a healthier relationship with food, body, and mind — rooted in confidence, nourishment, and self-compassion.