Melissa Kirkwood, CNS, LDN, NY | Dietitian

About Melissa Kirkwood

Hi, I’m Meli — a bilingual Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and doctoral candidate in Integrative Health. I work with driven individuals — athletes, active professionals, and high-performers (especially women 35+) — ready to optimize their health through data-driven, root-cause care. My approach is both clinical and personal. After years in the fitness industry navigating my own cycles of overtraining, chronic stress, and hormonal imbalance, I got curious about what actually drives energy, resilience, and recovery — which led me into advanced training in performance nutrition, Biology of Trauma, and nervous system regulation. Today, I bring functional nutrition, physiology, and nervous system science together into one integrative approach. I specialize in metabolic optimization, hormonal health, body composition, and blood sugar regulation — using tools like tracking, HRV training, and trauma-informed protocols to help clients build real, lasting capacity. This work is for people ready to engage — who want to understand the “why” behind their biology, track their progress, and invest the energy real change takes. If you’re looking to optimize, not just manage symptoms, and you’re ready to commit to the process, I’d love to work with you. All of my services are available in English and Spanish. As a first-generation Latina and longtime advocate for accessible wellness, I’m committed to care that’s culturally aware, evidence-based, and grounded in both science and compassion.

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Popular visit reasons

Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Auto-immune Disorder

Diabetes Education

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

New Patient Visit

Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation

Obesity Nutrition Consultation

Weight Loss Consultation

Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Auto-immune Disorder

Diabetes Education

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Education and background

Practice names

Berry Street

Education and training

National University of Natural Medicine, Master's

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1831891159

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What practice does Melissa Kirkwood work with?

Melissa Kirkwood works with Berry Street.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Kirkwood?

Melissa Kirkwood frequently sees patients for Auto-immune Disorder, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, New Patient Visit, Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Melissa Kirkwood on their profile.