Melissa Lucia, CNP, NNCP
Holistic Nutritionist
Melissa Lucia is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner and Metabolic Balance Coach specializing in women’s health. Since graduating with honors from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in 2016, she has been dedicated to helping women achieve balanced hormones, natural weight loss, healthy digestion, and radiant skin. Melissa’s holistic practice empowers her clients to overcome health challenges and regain confidence in their wellness journey.
Her approach is gentle, sustainable, and deeply personalized. She combines functional testing to get to the root causes of health concerns. Recognizing that change can sometimes feel overwhelming, she provides ongoing support and guidance at every step. Melissa’s focus is on empowering you with the information and support needed for lasting change.
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Health Concerns Focus
Weight Management & Metabolic Disorders
- Weight loss
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Elevated cholesterol
- Thyroid health
Hormonal and menstrual concerns
- Heavy or painful periods
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Endometriosis
Gut health
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Bloating
- GERD
- Candida
- Constipation
- SIBO
- H.pylori
- Food intolerances
- Sensitivities
Skin
- Including acne
- Rosacea
- Eczema
Preconception, pregnancy & postpartum
Services Offered
- 12-Week Metabolic Balance Weight Loss Program: A structured, science-based nutrition plan to support weight loss, metabolic health, and balance hormones
- 1:1 Nutritional Counseling: Sessions to address individual health needs and goals
- Natural Facials: Holistic skin treatments aligned with her wellness philosophy
- Functional Testing: Advanced testing options, including GI-MAP, DUTCH, food sensitivity, and hair mineral analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
1:1 Holistic Nutrition Consultations
Whole Body Healing
Melissa’s approach treats the body as an integrated system, acknowledging the connections across all areas of health. Rather than merely managing symptoms, she focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of health issues. By considering your unique bio-individuality and health journey, Melissa creates a healing plan tailored specifically to your needs.
Nutrition Plan
Melissa analyzes each client’s health history, genetic factors, lifestyle, and environmental influences to develop a comprehensive understanding of their health. This approach allows her to provide targeted guidance and support, helping clients optimize their well-being. She creates a personalized nutrition plan that includes supplement recommendations, lifestyle support, a 7-day meal plan with recipes, and a grocery list.
Lifestyle Support
True health involves more than just nutrition; Her plans also focus on important lifestyle factors like sleep, stress, physical activity, and environmental influences. By enhancing these areas, we build a well-rounded framework that promotes healing and wellness. Melissa guides you in seamlessly incorporating these practices into your daily life.
Are sessions covered by benefits?
Yes, eligible under Nutritional Counseling or a Health Spending Account. Check your plan to see what’s covered for you.
Can sessions be held virtually?
Yes! I offer both in-person and virtual
Can you accommodate specific dietary needs?
Yes, I customize plans to accommodate dietary preferences, including vegan and vegetarian diets, to support your health goals.
Metabolic Balance Weight Loss Program
What is a Metabolic Balance Weight loss Program?
Metabolic Balance is a scientifically based nutrition program that follows a holistic approach to weight loss, hormonal balance, and overall sustainable healthy living.
How does the 12-Week Metabolic Balance Program work?
This program is a personalized, science-based plan tailored to your unique metabolism, with a structured nutrition plan, regular check-ins, and ongoing support for simplified weight loss and metabolic health.
How is it different from other diets?
Metabolic Balance is fully personalized based on blood test results, focusing on balanced eating rather than calorie counting or strict elimination.
What results can I expect?
On average, clients see a 5%-8% weight reduction in the first 16 days and 1%-2% per week thereafter.
Is the program covered by benefits?
Yes, it’s eligible under Nutritional Counseling or a Health Spending Account. Check your plan to see what’s covered for you.
What other benefits does the program offer?
Skin improvements, balanced hormones, better mood, reduced pain and inflammation, improved digestion, energy boost, and more.
Do you work with diabetics, vegans, and vegetarians?
Yes, I work with clients managing diabetes and those following vegan or vegetarian diets, adjusting protein sources as needed.