Meet Meli

Resilience isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build.

I help active individuals, athletes, and high-achievers restore energy, rebuild resilience, and sustain peak performance. If you’ve pushed your body to the limit—through training, stress, or overuse—I’ll help you recover smarter, optimize your metabolism, and create lasting strength.

No quick fixes. No extreme protocols. Just science-backed strategies that support energy, recovery, and longevity—so you can train smarter, perform better, and thrive for life.

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

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

My Journey

I didn’t just learn about resilience—I lived it.

At 11 years old, after losing my father, my world changed overnight. My mother introduced me to functional medicine and holistic health, but I didn’t realize then how much I would need it later in life.

By 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," and staying busy. But instead of thriving, I was battling panic attacks, chronic fatigue, and metabolic burnout. No amount of exercise or dieting seemed to fix it.

That’s when I discovered that resilience isn’t about pushing harder—it’s about learning how to recover, restore, and sustain energy.

Through functional nutrition, nervous system regulation, and movement designed for recovery, I finally began to heal. I rebuilt my metabolism, nervous system, and stress response—and now, I help others do the same.

My Credentials & Experience

I’m a Functional Nutritionist & Performance Wellness Coach with a background in nutrition, movement, and stress physiology. I hold a Master’s in Nutrition, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Sports Nutrition, and I’m a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS).

I’ve worked with clients at Apple, Google, Amazon, and Kaiser Permanente, helping professionals and athletes reclaim their energy, recover from burnout, and optimize performance.

As a former Zumba Fitness choreographer and educator, I’ve taught thousands of movement-based workshops worldwide—helping people understand the deep connection between movement, metabolism, and nervous system health.

Why I do this work?

I see so many high-performers, athletes, and 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.

That’s why I focus on:


Metabolic restoration—so your body produces and sustains energy efficiently.

Nervous system regulation—so you recover better and handle stress effectively.

Strategic movement & recovery—so you build strength without burning out.

  • 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

Let’s Work Together!

If you’re constantly feeling drained despite “doing everything right,” it’s time for a different approach.

True wellness isn’t about burnout—it’s about resilience, regeneration, and long-term vitality.