Melissa McDonald

Melissa McDonald is our Registered Dietitian and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics. She completed one of the most competitive Dietetic Internships in Illinois at Edward Hines, Jr., VA Hospital.

Melissa believes in taking a natural approach with nutrition for losing weight, healing the body, preventing chronic disease from developing and improving existing health conditions.

She has always been extremely passionate about health, nutrition and exercise for herself, as well as helping others engage in a healthy lifestyle. She was a competitive figure skater for over 10 years and learned the importance of proper nutrition to fuel your body for optimal performance and energy.

Melissa currently provides nutrition education and individualized meal planning to clients at a Chiropractor and Wellness Center and with Destination Fitness Clients. She uses an alternative medicine approach to clients with Food Allergies/Sensitivities, Digestive Issues, Food Cravings, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Depression, etc. She customizes meal plans for clients based off of Food Sensitivity Blood Testing, HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) and Metabolic Typing.

She received additional experience as a Registered Dietitian at Life Time Fitness where she provided medical nutrition therapy for over 3 years. She worked primarily with weight loss clients, as well as individuals with high Cholesterol & Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome, Sports Nutrition/Athletics, Pre/Post Natal, Eating Disorders. Etc.

Melissa enjoys keeping up to date with the latest nutrition research and frequently participates in continuing education lectures. She recently received a Certificate of Training In Adult Weight Management and is also studying to receive her NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) certification.

“I adore Melissa. I’m seeing really great results working with her. She has been a blessing to work with.” Chef Jill

Melissa writes: Two weeks into following her custom created meal plan, Chef Jill is doing great and losing weight and all her afternoon snacking cravings are totally gone since she’s been following a balanced plan! I’m so excited to see her continued progress!