Marissa is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian practicing in Austin, Texas. She graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences and was a division I athlete. Marissa completed her dietetic internship and earned her Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Texas State University.
With a sports nutrition background, Marissa focuses on addressing nutrition and physical activity in a healthy way. She understands the importance of creating an environment that emphasizes movement as a form of enjoyment, not a compulsion.
Marissa has worked with adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders in residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. To best aid clients in recovery, she utilizes evidenced-based counseling to maximize treatment goals. Marissa focuses on an all foods fit philosophy and provides individualized care.
Marissa has experience in medical and outpatient clinical settings seeing a variety of clients. She stresses the importance of sustainable lifestyle changes that focus on the individuals’ goals.
In her free time, Marissa enjoys reading and spending time outdoors with her dog Pancakes.
Specialties: Eating Disorders, Emotional Eating, Allergies, Celiac Disease, Cancer, Sports Nutrition, Vegan/Vegetarian Diets