About – Missy K Nutrition

Hi! I’m Melissa.

I’m Melissa Lipka, a board-certified nutrition specialist® and licensed dietician nutritionist with specialized training in nutritional genomics, and I’ve been where you are, so I know first-hand what you’re going through. I have struggled with a digestive disorder, an autoimmune disease, and my weight for years. I even battled anorexia in my early 20’s. It wasn’t until I discovered the healing power of functional nutrition that my whole life changed, and I knew I wanted to help others.

You can learn about my professional experience further down the page.

My Personal Journey

I was diagnosed with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) in my teens and Hashimoto’s in my 40s—talk about life handing you lemons. Instead of making lemonade, I decided to dive headfirst into nutrition. It was a game-changer. Once I understood how food truly works with the body, I learned to love it again - not fear it. Food went from enemy to healer, fueling my energy, boosting my health, and making me feel whole in this crazy fast-paced world.

Other things I love:

My family (my husband and 5 kids!)
Taking my dog, Albie, for walks and getting sunshine (no vitamin D deficiency here!)
Grounding
Red light therapy
Traveling – I love to travel, and YES, you can still be healthy and enjoy eating on your vacation!
Infrared saunas (get those toxins out!)
Drybrushing

Food isn't just fuel—it’s joy, connection, tradition, and love. Yes, you can be healthy and enjoy your food. And guess what? I’ll show you how to do it and be with you every step of the way!

Melissa Lipka, MS, CNS, LDN

Empowering Your Wellness

I believe 100% in my vision of providing top-notch nutrition care through an ongoing, holistic process. We’re not just talking about food here. It’s a full-body, mind, and soul journey to balance everything out.

With a master’s degree in clinical nutrition and a deep love for keeping up with the latest nutrition research (yes, I geek out over studies), I’m obsessed with helping others find the health and happiness I’ve discovered through nutrition and lifestyle changes. My passion is to guide you toward making sustainable, life-changing decisions.

I support clients not only in achieving sustainable weight loss and building a healthier relationship with food, but also in managing chronic conditions through personalized nutrition and lifestyle guidance. By addressing the root causes we can work to reduce symptoms, boost energy, and enhance your overall well-being. Since many chronic issues stem from imbalances in the gut, restoring gut health is a key part of our work together.

And here’s the best part—I’ll teach you exactly what your body needs and WHY. Everyone’s unique, and that means your nutrition plan should be, too. Together, we’ll create a roadmap to help you thrive, using food and lifestyle tweaks that actually work. Let’s do this!