Meet Melissa
Hi, Im Melissa!
I’m a Registered Holistic Nutritionist specializing in performance nutrition for high achievers—executives, athletes, and individuals who want to operate at their best in every area of life.
With over 16 years in the health and fitness industry, I’ve worked with hundreds of clients—from busy parents to business leaders and competitive athletes—using a habit and action-based approach that turns intention into consistent execution. My work is built on one principle: results come from systems that fit real life.
MY WHY
My path into this work is personal. For years, I believed feeling constantly tired, stressed, and anxious was normal. I was working as a paramedic, relying on caffeine to get through long shifts, training regularly, and doing everything I thought was “right”—yet I still felt off and couldn’t make progress. After years of searching for answers, I was diagnosed with a pituitary brain tumour that was driving chronically elevated cortisol levels.
That experience changed how I understand health and performance. After brain surgery and completing my diploma in Natural Nutrition, I focused on cutting through the noise of the industry to identify what actually works—practical, repeatable actions that support energy, recovery, and long-term performance.
Today, through Make Shifts Happen, I help high performers build sustainable systems across nutrition, lifestyle, and supplementation so they can feel better, perform consistently, and maintain results—without extremes or short-term fixes.
This approach is for:
- The executive who wants more energy and clarity to lead at a high level
- The athlete focused on elevating performance and recovery
- The busy individual ready to take ownership of their health
- The high performer who wants to optimize how they live and work
If you’re looking to perform at your best—physically, mentally, and professionally—you’re in the right place.
Certifications
A-EMCA Paramedic, BLS Paramedic
The Canadian School of Natural Nutrition; Natural Nutrition (Graduate with Honours, Current CSNN Instructor)
Darby Training Systems (DTS)
Blood Chemistry Interpretation
Personal Training, GoodLife Personal Training Institute (GLPTI), CanFit Pro, Darby Training Systems (DTS)
YogaFit Instructor (Yogafit Level 1)
Melissa speaks internationally at conferences for health and fitness, consults with facilities across North America on nutrition and delivers nutrition services to clients across North America. You can find her working within performance facilities, online, and through podcasts available on major streaming platforms and runs Make Shifts Happen from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
