Meet Melissa

Hi, Im Melissa! I am a Registered Holistic Nutritionist who works with high performers to look, feel and be their best.


With 16 years in the health and fitness space I have been able to work with hundreds of with busy parents, business focused entrepreneurs and athletes using a habit and action focused approach to Make Shifts Happen.

My passion comes from a decade of  thinking how I was feeling was ‘normal’, then discovering I have a brain tumour..

I was a Paramedic in Peel Region, I lived on coffee yet, I was tired all of the time. I felt stressed and anxious. Despite efforts in the gym and in the kitchen, I could not get rid of the fat around my stomach. 

After years of testing I was diagnosed with a brain tumour on my pituitary gland that was releasing dangerously high levels of cortisol, the body’s stress hormone.

After brain surgery, a diploma in Natural Nutrition, and 16+ years learning in the health and fitness industry, I found my place working with people who are feeling overwhelmed and want to cut through the noise of the health and fitness space to perform their best.

Performance Nutrition is for:

The executive looking to have more energy to show up in their business

The busy parent who is ready to take care of themselves

The athlete working on leveling up their game

The high performer that wants to optimize the way that they live

Performance Nutrition drives results.

 

Make Shifts Happen addresses the root cause and uses actions to make habits stick.

If you are a high performer looking to achieve your best— whether that is physical, cognitive or professional you are in the right place.

Certifications

 

A-EMCA Paramedic

The Canadian School of Natural Nutrition; Natural Nutrition (Graduate with Honours and Current Instructor)

Blood Chemistry Interpretation

GoodLife Personal Training Institute (GLPTI)

CanFit Pro

YogaFit Instructor (Yogafit Level 1)

Precision Nutrition (Pn1)

Darby Training Systems (DTS)

 

Melissa has spoke internationally at conference for health and fitness, consults with facilities across North America on nutrition and runs Make Shifts Happen from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

 

Trusted Partners

You can find Melissa supporting nutrition services at facilities across North America, online and on podcasts across many streaming services.