True resilience isn’t just about pushing through,
it’s about knowing when to restore.

Certifications and Licenses

Hey, I’m Meli!
Helping High Performers Restore Energy & Build Resilience

My Journey: From Survival to Real Energy

I didn’t just study resilience, I lived it.

At 11, after losing my father, my world changed overnight. My mother introduced me to functional medicine and holistic health, but I had no idea how deeply I’d need those tools later in life.

In my early 20s, I was unknowingly pushing my body beyond its limits: overtraining, under-fueling, and living in a constant state of stress. I thought I was doing everything right: working out hard, eating "clean," staying productive. But instead of thriving, I was battling panic attacks, chronic fatigue, and metabolic burnout. No amount of exercise or dieting could fix it.

That’s when I discovered that resilience isn’t about pushing harder but learning to recover, restore, and regulate.

Through functional nutrition, nervous system regulation, and movement designed for healing, I finally began to feel like myself again. I rebuilt my metabolism, my nervous system, and my relationship with my body. Now, I help others do the same..

My Credentials & Experience

I hold a Master’s in Clinical Nutrition (MScN), a Post-Graduate Diploma in Sports Nutrition (Dip. IOPN), and I'm a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified Personal Trainer (CPT).

Over the past 17+ years, I’ve worked with professionals and athletes from companies like Apple, Google, Amazon, and Kaiser Permanente. I also spent more than a decade leading workshops worldwide as a Zumba Fitness choreographer and global presenter, where I deepened my understanding of how movement, metabolism, and recovery are all connected.

My practice combines clinical insight with lived experience and a whole lot of heart. It's rooted in a trauma-informed approach that respects the nervous system and honors each person’s lived experience.

Why I do this work?

I see so many high-performers, athletes, and driven professionals stuck in the same cycle I was in, thinking exhaustion is normal, overtraining instead of recovering, and believing that feeling “off” is just part of life.

But the truth is: energy isn’t just about food or exercise, it’s about how well your body adapts and recovers.

My Signature Approach

✔ Nervous system regulation to stop the stress spiral
✔ Functional nutrition & fueling strategies tailored to active and athletic physiology
✔ Science-rooted movement plans that work with your energy, not against it
✔ Coaching that balances metabolism, hormones, and lifestyle for real-life results

  • Education

    Post-Graduate Sports Nutrition | IOPN, London, UK
    MS Clinical Nutrition
    | NUNM, Portland OR
    Bachelors of Arts
    | UF, Gainesville, FL

  • Continuing Education

    Food As Medicine Educator NUNM FAME
    SIBO Pro Course Dr. Allison Siebecker
    Biology of Trauma Dr. Aimie Apigian
    Functional Health Coach MMU
    Menopause 2.0 Stacy Sims
    Glucose Certification Nutrisense
    Mindset Coach Noom

  • National Certifications

    CNS Certified Nutrition Specialist
    LDN Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
    IOPN Performance Nutritionist
    NASM Certified Personal Trainer
    AFAA Group Instructor

  • Projects

    Educator Kaiser Permanente Bay Area
    Educator for WITS Education
    Trainer for Bold
    Technical Staff for Savannah Clovers FC
    Presenter at SCW Nutrition Summit
    Content Developer Zumba Fitness

  • Achievements

    17 years of Fitness & Wellness Experience
    Content Creator, Educator & Presenter for Zumba®
    5,000+ Livestream-Virtual Sessions
    600+ National & International Choreography Workshops
    Educator for Bold Online Platform

  • Fitness Certifications

    NASM Personal Trainer, Nutrition + Sports Nutrition, Behavior and Women’s Health Specialist
    AFAA Group Exercise
    20+ Group Fitness Certifications
    CPR/AED/First Aid

Fun Facts

I’m originally from Caracas, Venezuela, and proudly bring my Latina roots into everything I do.

I choreographed and presented at Zumba Conferences for 8 years. Dancing is still my favorite form of therapy.

My playlists are always on point.

I’m an introvert at heart and love recharging with my dog, Blueberry the Havanese.

Personal development is my jam. I’m always learning, evolving, and helping others do the same.

Ready to Work Together?

Explore my Energy Programs, Athlete Support, Corporate Wellness, or Mentorship offers—and find the path that matches where you are today.