Melissa's interest in nutrition started when she was in high school- she took a nutrition class and was hooked! She worked in the fitness realm for many years- and loved the connection between movement, nutrition and health. Melissa completed her bachelor's and master's degree in Nutrition & Food Science in an accelerated pathway at Hunter College, then went on to complete her dietetic internship at Danbury Hospital. In her 10+ years as a dietitian, Melissa has found an anti-diet approach to be most successful to help you feel nourished, meet your health goals, and not get burned out by calorie or macro counting.