ABOUT MELISSA

I’m Melissa R. Burton, a Registered Dietitian with two decades of experience. I’ve dedicated my career to the fields of substance use, eating disorders, and counseling, working in various settings including inpatient and outpatient facilities, hospitals, recovery centers, and corporate wellness programs.

Before becoming a Registered Dietitian, I spent over a decade working in consumer product marketing. This experience has given me unique insight into the ways that health and wellness are impacted by targeted messaging, which I now bring to my nutrition counseling practice.

My approach to diet and nutrition is rooted in destigmatization, transparency, and trauma-informed practice. I’m a strong advocate for social justice and harm reduction, and I believe in working collaboratively with my clients. My goal is to empower you with science-based health knowledge, free from the harmful stereotypes of beauty and weight that are often perpetuated by the media.

I offer individual nutrition counseling for a range of issues including disordered eating, body image, compulsive exercise, and general health & wellness. I also run group workshops that focus on wellness and diet culture education, in addition to yoga classes, retreats, and events that merge my love of music, sweat, and soul connection.

When I’m not working with clients, I love spending time with my family and my two pugs, exploring new food experiences, and enjoying live music – especially if it’s Duran Duran or other 80s new wave artists!