Melissa Stitt, RDN, LDN (West VA)

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Melissa is a weight-inclusive, Health At Every Size® aligned, and all-foods-fit Registered
Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She believes food is much more than fuel—it
can bring joy, pleasure, comfort, and memories, and help us build connections with others.
Unfortunately, the intuitive and peaceful relationship with food that we are all born with can be
eroded by diet culture, eating disorders, and weight stigmatization.

Melissa dreams of a societal overhaul where people are no longer defined by their bodies, feel
compelled to control their food intake, or pursue happiness, love, and fulfillment through weight
loss. While she holds out hope for cultural change, her work focuses on helping individuals
reject harmful messages, relearn Intuitive Eating, and live without being defined by their bodies.
Melissa hopes that all her clients can remove guilt associated with food and incorporate it into
their lives in a pleasurable way. While each client is treated individually, her clients can expect to
work on fueling their bodies, including variety and balance in their diets, relearning how to listen
to and honor body cues, and fighting diet culture.

Melissa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Auburn University. She
completed the Morrison Chartwells dietetic internship with a focus on clinical nutrition. She
began her career as a clinical Dietitian working in acute care, long-term acute care, and skilled
nursing facilities. When she started working at a behavioral health hospital, she realized her
interest in helping clients struggling with eating disorders. She has experience working with
individuals at the inpatient, partial hospitalization program (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP)
levels of care. Since 2019, Melissa has been working at the outpatient level of care with Mood
Balance Nutrition. She strives to provide a safe, judgment-free space for all people and is an
LGBTQIA+ Ally.

Melissa sees clients in the Gainesville office and virtually. She is licensed in West Virginia.