Why Work With Me?
I get it. You have tried before. You have followed diets, bought supplements, and maybe even worked with doctors who gave you another prescription instead of real solutions.
With me, you’ll find something different.
I’m not here to hand you a one-size-fits-all plan.
I’m here to help you design your health — your way.
Together, we’ll focus on nutrition, mindset, and daily habits that support your long-term health.
You don’t need another diet. You need someone to guide you, support you, and hold you accountable.
Let's Do This Together!
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42% of individuals
are OBESE
(CDC)
Working with a health coach can lead to 5 –10% body-weight reduction in 12 months
(JAMA Network & NIH studies).
Women aged 40 – 59: 44% obesity rate
(CDC).
Losing just 5% of body weight can improve blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure
— even without reaching a
“goal weight.”
My Approach!
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I believe in keeping things simple.
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Real food, not fad diets.
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Movement you enjoy, not punishment.
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Habits that last, not quick fixes.
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Define your goals and uncover what’s holding you back
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Create a plan that fits your lifestyle (not the other way around)
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Stay accountable with the right mix of cheerleader and “kick in the butt” support
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Celebrate progress every step of the way
As Your Coach, I’ll Help You:
What if you let go of your Excuses?
I coach my clients on how to love themselves first, resulting in them being a better "everything" to everyone in their lives!
Meet Melissa!
Hi! I am Melissa – Your partner in designing a healthier, happier life.
A straight-talking, heart-centered health coach on a mission to help women simplify their health and finally feel in control of their bodies.
I believe lasting health isn’t about diets, gimmicks, or deprivation.
It is about real food, sustainable habits, and support that meets you where you are.
I’m the sunshine when I walk into the room: warm, welcoming, and real. I make sure everyone feels cared for, but I’m also the coach who will lovingly push you past your comfort zone. I’m here to simplify health, spark confidence, and help you design a life you love.
At my core, I’m here to help you cut through the noise, stop
overcomplicating health, and design simple habits that last. Because you
don’t need another diet - you need a guide who brings both heart and fire
to your journey.
Fun Facts About Me:
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I live at the Lake of the Ozarks with my husband Carl and our bulldog Sophie
(the real boss of the house 🐾).
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I’m a scuba diver at heart — Cozumel is my soul’s home.
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Family is my everything. We keep life full of love and adventure.
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My personal motto: Keep it simple. Stop over-complicating it.
My Story
After more than 30 years in healthcare, much of it spent teaching people how to “manage” their diseases and live with chronic conditions, along with watching people I love fight preventable illnesses I had an epiphany.
I realized something more important:
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Knowledge alone doesn’t create change.
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Medications can manage symptoms, but they don’t build true health.
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What most people really need is support, accountability, and a simple way to live healthier - without overcomplicating it.
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*Creating Health Through a Nutrition Expert
*Certified Health Coach and Weight Management Specialist
*Creator of Reset & Rise: Creating a Healthy Foundation
*Passionate Advocate for Prevention and Wellness through Lifestyle Modifications
That’s why I started Design Your Health.
I wanted to shift the focus from “sick care” to self-care and help women fuel their bodies with real food, simplify their health, and build habits that last.
Because health shouldn’t feel overwhelming. It should feel empowering.
Let's Work Together:
Choose the path that fits your goals.
Because your health journey is unique, my coaching is designed to meet you
where you are — and guide you where you want to go.
Monthly Momentum Coaching:
Group Coaching & Programs:
Metabolic Reset:
1:1 Health Coaching:
Reset & Rise: 12 Weeks High-Touch Coaching
The most personalized support for women ready to transform their health and habits.
What’s included:
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One 75-minute deep-dive call (review history, challenges, & goals)
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Two 30–45 min coaching calls per month
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30-Day Anti-Inflammatory Meal Plan
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Unlimited text support between sessions
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Ongoing mindset, accountability, and cheerleader/kick-in-the-butt support 💜
Investment: $1,245 (pay in full) or $425/month for 3 months
Reset & Rise:
A guided group program and community that helps you reset your nutrition, rebuild healthy habits, and rise into the lifestyle you want.
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Monthly group trainings (Zoom & Facebook)
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Access to all recorded webinars and paid resources
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Habit trackers and worksheets
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Community support + accountability
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Access to me for questions and coaching
Investment: $365 pay in full or $35/month
For women who want consistent accountability and check-ins without the high-intensity package.
What’s included:
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One 30–45 min call per month
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Food and activity log review
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Goal setting and mindset check-ins
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Simple swaps and new strategies to keep progress moving
Investment: $120/month
For women who want a structured, physician-approved reset to jumpstart weight loss and balance their metabolism.
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A comprehensive 6-week program
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Proprietary nutritional support drops
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Anti-inflammatory meal plan
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Coaching and accountability from me to ensure success
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Option to continue with ongoing coaching after your reset
Investment: $650 (program only)
Add personalized coaching for deeper support at a discounted package rate.
Let's Find the Program that Works Best for You!
Meet Cara!
In 2010 Cara had lost 85 pounds and felt amazing. Life (and menopause) happened and the weight crept back on. Over the next 15 years she tried various programs with little to no success.
In 2025 she met health coach, Melissa, and learned about this safe and effective program that teaches lifestyle changes while losing unhealthy fat. Cara lost 28 pounds of fat in 6 weeks. She continued to lose weight after the 6-week program because she had learned how to incorporate healthy habits into her busy life. Here’s the truth - you have been eating healthy, avoiding soda, cutting out dairy, avoiding processed foods, even tossing out the fruit and you
are still gaining weight!
“I am back in my skinny jeans and feeling great!
Don’t hesitate! Each day you wait is a day you never get back! You won’t regret it!”
-Cara
Client Love
There is so much information out there about achieving your health goals; Melissa helped
me by asking what my goals were and what I thought was hindering me from achieving them.
She helped me change my thought process from “I can’t have XXX” to “I am choosing not to eat
this BECAUSE….”
~ Janet H
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Melissa helped me figure out a way of life that works for me and doesn’t leave me feeling deprived.
~ Lori J
Melissa has been very supportive, positive, and so knowledgeable that it makes it fun to finally eat
healthy. I can truly feel the difference since working with Melissa and making simple changes to make
sure my body is getting the nutrition I know it needs.
~ Georgina S
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Working with Melissa is more like a partnership. She truly cares about what my challenges are and
works with me to find what works best for me and my family. Melissa helps me to identify what is
important and the changes I need to make to live a healthier, happier life.
~ Ellen V
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Melissa helped me to reframe my thought process and develop a different perspective when it comes
to food. Food is fuel and we need to listen to our body.
~ Shannon H
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