Melissa Pickell, RD
Welcome! My name is Melissa Pickell and I am founder of New You Nutrition, a unique private practice in nutrition counseling, weight loss coaching, diet makeovers, and teen weight management.  In addition to weight loss coaching, I work with clients who have various food restrictions and intolerances which result in gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free diets. 

I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition from Syracuse University in 1984 and spent the next 16 years working as a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator. My training in diabetes led me to a successful career selling insulin and other diabetes medications. I have developed and taught cooking programs including one on snacks for kids with diabetes, and have published recipes in Diabetes Forecast magazine. 

I love to spend my spare time walking, swimming, or cycling and cooking healthy meals for my family. I am also fond of traveling, especially to places with mountains and water.