Thrive Nutrition Coaching

Fantastic experience: It was a really knowledgeable session. Melinda made me feel comfortable.:)

Negative experience: Never gave the opportunity to even try! Thanks..

Negative experience: Not a good experience with this dietician at all. Been on programs before where the weight loss was steady with these services I didn't experience weight loss at all. Also didn't feel supported at all. Cost me alot of money as unfortunately I got suckered in by the reviews and joined for 6 months and could not get out of it. Bad experience here however I'm glad to say I found an amazing nutritionist that has been so supportive of me now and I'm already 10lbs down. Would not recommend!! Charlene

Fantastic experience: Very knowledgeable and helpful.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Thrive Nutrition Coaching. I experienced great results with the 6 months plan and the 1:1 meetings with Melinda were amazing. She understood exactly what I wanted to achieve and her advice was on point. The meal plan provided was easy to follow, effective and delicious. I achieved all my goals and going forward I feel much better educated to continue on my health journey.

Fantastic experience: My experience with Melinda has been very positive so far. Not only she is knowledgeable in her domain, but most importantly, she is genuine and has people skills. The latter is a must since a good coach must be able to communicate their knowledge with his/her audience. I would not hesitate to recommend Thrive Nutrition & Melinda to anyone looking for a better understanding of nutrition.

Fantastic experience: Melinda is absolutely amazing. Melinda was able to create meals catered to my personal needs and make this journey enjoyable.! I have learned to build a healthy relationship with food and more importantly myself! I’ve learned that the only scale I should focus on is the one that I measure my food!!! Melinda is extremely knowledgeable, patient and an expert so GO SEE MELINDA!

Fantastic experience: I used Melinda's services and was very impressed. If you want to make some lifestyle/health changes, she is an excellent coach/dietitian.

Fantastic experience: Wide knowledge of different cultures which gives you an optimized plan based on your needs.

Fantastic experience: My online research was useful, but still left me somewhat unsure with may questions... too much, too little? Your professional training and easy, practical solutions was just what I needed. Thanks Melinda!

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience working with Melinda! Very kind and understanding, also very knowledgeable when it comes to staying on track with her meal plans(which are very delicious by the way). I’m very excited about working with her and would highly recommend her to anyone that wants to change their lifestyle and become the best version of themselves through healthy eating.

Fantastic experience: Great initial consultation! I felt able to share openly about my challenges and she asked thoughtful questions. Looking forward to all the tools to come!

Fantastic experience: Just my first session but super impressed so far an excited for my nutrition journey!

Fantastic experience: After doing Crossfit consistently for 2 months straight and handling nutrition on my own, I was not seeing the performance and weight loss goals I sets for myself. Before I went to my Crossfit class I felt heavy, lethargic and sleepy as if taking a nap would give me the energy I needed. After the Crossfit class and I felt completely exhausted, legs shaking. I felt accomplished that I pushed myself but I also felt that it wasn't normal feeling this way for 2 weeks straight. After going home and doing some research found out that I have been "carb crashing". Re-adjusted my caloric intake regarding carbs and headed into another crossfit class. Unfortunately, the same results occurred. I then googled "crossfit dietitian" and found Melinda. After the first appointment I was shockingly impressed. For context this wasn't my first dietitian so I was a bit skeptical. Melinda was hitting all the strings during the session and I was completely onboard. Melinda completely understood what I was going through and developed a plan to help with my goals which is weight loss and performance. Unlike my first dietitian who just told me to eat this and that and kind of hope for the best without providing the rhyme or reason behind it or why I was doing it. Melinda is someone who takes their clients seriously with passion. Provides the "Why" to help better understand yourself and diet goals. I have high hopes for the service and can't wait to make an updated review. :)

Fantastic experience: Melinda was amazing, i love her, she helped me a lot, and she’s super friendly. definitely recommend <3 <3

Fantastic experience: The meal plan Melinda created for me is exceptional! I don’t feel hungry, I feel full and energized ! The recipes are very delicious & easy!

Fantastic experience: Had an amazing experience working with Melinda! She has equipped me with a lot of skills that I can utilize on this journey of healthy living. 10/10 would recommend.

Fantastic experience: I contacted Melinda to help me with my prediabetic condition. She is very knowledgeable. She listened to my concerns patiently and takes time to offer the best advice. She provided tips on how to improve eating habits and living style. I would highly recommend Melinda if you are looking to start eating healthy!

Fantastic experience: Melinda is brilliant. I learned more during the initial assessment about nutrition then I have in my entire life. I wish I had found Thrive Nutrition sooner! Thank you!

Fantastic experience: I had my initial consultation today with Melinda. She is very knowledgeable. I already learned eating tips with my first meeting today. I have just checked out my meal plan she has created for my health needs. I would highly recommend Melinda if you are looking to start eating healthy!

Fantastic experience: When the time came to lose weight from the enjoyable summer of 2022 I looked for a Nutritionist coach who could get me back on the right path to healthy eating. With help from Melinda at Thrive Nutrition, i was able to reach my goal weight in four months. Melinda conducted the appointments over the phone which eliminated the need to drive and take time out of my day. The food plan Melinda put in place for me was easy to follow and flexible with options of alternative foods if needed. I would highly recommend Melinda - Thrive Nutrition if one needs a starting point, little guidance for healthy eating.

Fantastic experience: Very genuine and a good listener. Feel very motivated after our fist appointment, and I feel I’m in very competent hands. I would certainly recommend Melinda!

Fantastic experience: I was diagnosed with celiac and was given a quick run down of how to avoid gluten from my gastroenterologist and did some research on my own. However is was not until i had my sessions with Melinda that i really learned how to become gluten free. She taught me so many ways to handle certain situations and told me of many things that contain gluten. She was so informative on the cross contamination issues which helped me tremendously. I also got a great many suggestions from her for my over all diet and what to watch for being celiac as well as places to shop for gluten free product. If it was not for Melinda i would still be struggling to figure this all out. Thank you Melinda!!! Janet Smith

Fantastic experience: Melinda has great energy and so enjoyable to learn from

Fantastic experience: Melinda is a saint. For two years I had been dealing with really intense migraines on an almost daily basis and Melinda offered me a dietary plan that targeted my triggers. My results were night and day, and my migraines went from +17/ per month, to once or twice a month, with a significantly decreased intensity. I am very grateful to have been referred Melinda, because she was the catalyst that supercharged my recovery.

Fantastic experience: Melinda is amazing, she helped me improve my eating habits and structure my meals better. I’ve seen an improvement in my health overall because of her.

Fantastic experience: Melinda is very knowledgeable and helped me achieve all my goals. She was always just a text away and responded to my questions very promptly. Also very pleasant to talk to. I highly recommend her services!

Fantastic experience: Melinda was great, just had my first session and feel really excited to start my journey. She listened to my story and my goals and she offered great advice and a nutrition plan suited to my needs.

Fantastic experience: Melinda was very attentive & knowledgeable. I gained the right clarity & information I needed from my assessment with her

Fantastic experience: Melinda came to me highly recommended and she did not disappoint. She is super knowledgeable, super gifted in her delivery and takes a very human approach to teaching how to change your relationship with food. She approaches everything without judgment which I really appreciated but alot of us struggle with being kind to ourselves when it revolves with changing our relationship with food. She was enthusiastic with every challenge I brought to the table. This was my first experience trying to invest in my health when it comes to diet and Melinda was such a asset to my team. She rose to ever challenge that I presented her, all the way from coping with shiftwork and the rising cost of food. Regardless Melinda made this and enjoyable experience and our time together was so beneficial and left such a good impression.

Fantastic experience: Melinda is so personable, patient, very efficient and knowledgeable. I needed a nutritionist to help and guide me on the correct portions and nutrients needed for weightloss and then maintenance. I lost over 20 lbs with this guidance. Thank you Melinda. If you are looking for someone to help you get healthy or stay healthy give her a call you won't be disappointed.

Fantastic experience: Today is my 1st appointment with her,she is too good she explains me about healthy diet, I like her way, to explain everything Thanks

Fantastic experience: My reasons for seeing a nutritionist was because of health issues as well as I wanted to improve my physical fitness.I did not have a lot of weight to lose but I tend to plateau at a certain weight. My experience working with Thrive Nutrition Coaching is that I received valuable advice that not only helped me to reach my goal weight but also helped me to feel better. I received a wealth on information not only about nutrition but also exercises to incorporate in my weekly exercise program. I also found helpful the various tips that I received for alternative types of fruits, vegetables and supplements that I now incorporate into my diet. I would definitely recommend Thrive Nutrition Coaching to anyone looking to lose weight or just even to get fit.

Fantastic experience: Melinda is so patient and kind. I struggled with emotional eating for years and I am finally learning how to feed my body properly. For the first time I feel like I have a good relationship with food. I can feel how much healthier my body is now - I didn’t realize what I was missing!

Negative experience: Would NOT recommend! Very unfriendly business practices and little value for the money spent. Make your plate 50% veggies was the basic instruction given by Melinda - I've saved you $140! Also, make sure you know when Melinda is booking a follow-up as they are predatory in collecting missed appointment fees! I was charged $120 for a meeting I had no record of in my calendar and then threatened with collections in less than 30 days of an outstanding balance!

Fantastic experience: Melinda was so helpful in getting my husband and I to break our bad habits. She helped me lose almost 30 lbs HEALTHILY! The food choices were delicious and I'm not sure I could have lost the weight on my own. I learned so much about what good nutrients to put in my body and the difference in energy I could have. I have recommended her to numerous people and will continue to do so. Thank you for all your help Melinda!!!

Fantastic experience: Melinda is extremely understanding, accommodating, supportive, and knows her stuff! I love how catered to my needs the meal plans are and how attentive she is to adjust them for me. I have never felt so confident in a dietician, this has really changed me.

Fantastic experience: I'm so glad I made this decision to call and speak with Melinda regarding my eating habits and how to improve my overall health. She was attentive, informative and extremely helpful. She understood my needs and created a plan that would best suit my lifestyle. My only regret is that I didn't make this call a lot sooner. I'm excited to try my new meal plan and see results.

Fantastic experience: I really enjoy talking with Melinda and I feel that her advice and nutrition suggestions are really suited for real life.

Fantastic experience: My experience working with Melinda has been exceptional . Before working with Melinda I thought I had a handle on my dietary needs. I was more or less chasing my tail. After an initial consultation, Melinda structured a nutrition plan for me . She takes the time to understand your goals and helps you reach them through proper nutrition. Before I wrap up, let’s talk about the pricing: so worth the monthly fee. I reckon some would spend the equivalent at a coffee shop . Make a positive change in your life: Get in touch with Melinda today!

Fantastic experience: I started working with Melinda a year ago and it has been nothing but a positive experience. She is patient, understanding and kind. She explains things thoroughly and answers questions fully. She’s there with me through the wins and picks me up when things are rough. I look forward to our sessions and come away with renewed purpose. I recommended Melinda to my mom when she was having some GI related health issues and Melinda was able to help her quickly. I couldn’t be more grateful! If you’re looking for a help with your diet and nutrition, Melinda should be your first choice. Thanks so much, Melinda for all your support and encouragement!

Negative experience: I don't usually leave reviews but my experience with Melinda was ridiculously disappointing. I signed up for a year long package because the services listed on her website seemed like exactly what I was looking for. I was wrong. I opted to cancel because a couple months in, I was truly feeling like it was completely useless and a giant waste of money. The "meal plans" she offers are automated through an app. They are not custom to the client and she does not create them herself. Recipes are bland and repetitive and included ingredients that I absolutely refuse to eat. Aside from that, I could not justify $110 for 10 minute phone conversation monthly check-ins. Like seriously. She seems really nice at first.....but BEWARE! IF YOU SIGN UP FOR HER PACKAGES, THERE IS APPARENTLY NO CANCELLATION POLICY AND YOU WILL BE INVOICED EVERY MONTH WHETHER YOU ATTEND YOUR MONTHLY CHECK-IN WITH HER OR NOT. I emailed this woman to cancel my package and she responded back that there was no cancellation policy. To my surprise, I woke up to a voicemail with this woman threatening to take me to COLLECTIONS first thing on a Monday morning simply because I did not respond to an invoice via email she had sent OVER THE WEEKEND FOR AN APPOINTMENT I NEVER ATTENDED. After arguing, she agreed to let me pay the difference for what the sessions would've costed without the discounted package rate. This turned out to be $80. I paid the $80 and parted my ways with this woman as fast as I could. Unbelievably inconsiderate. Not to mention we're in the middle of a global pandemic and to be threatening clients who have always quickly paid you on time is seriously a low-blow. There are better dieticians out there than this money-hungry woman. Look elsewhere!

Fantastic experience: I’m excited to get started with you Melinda. You were amazing listening to all my problems and coming with great suggestions. I appreciate all your help!!

Fantastic experience: Melinda is the best! She took the time to chat with me about my nutrition history and everything else that has impacted me thus far. She is a very attentive, kind hearted and inspiring! I mostly chose thrive nutrition to support my growth as an athlete and Melinda has been more than amazing!

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Fantastic experience: Melinda has been great to work with! She is very knowledge, passionate, listens to my concerns, and takes the time to offer the best advice that can be implemented easily with my lifestyle. I love her use of infographics and brochures that she shares during her appointments and also emails after the appointment for reference. She provided me a list of very helpful tips mentioned during the appointment, making it easy for me to remember my focus points for the upcoming weeks and the discussion we had. Melinda is highly motivating, easy to talk too, and makes it so comfortable discussing nutritionist health and history. With Melinda I feel at ease knowing that my nutritional health is being well taken care of!

Fantastic experience: Melinda has been exceptional helpful in bringing about change in my diet. Thank you, Melinda!

Fantastic experience: Overall, Melinda handled my health and diet concerns with professional expertise. Melinda listened carefully and asked relevant questions to unravel my complex situation. She drew upon on a wide and diverse knowledge base to plan and fine tune a menu that addressed my specific situation. While addressing specific concerns, she still had her eye on the 'big picture'. Melinda explained concepts to me with clarity and ease. The plan was easy to follow and flexible, and the results speak for themselves. I am experiencing great success and I am looking forward to better health and physical performance. I highly recommend her for both adults and children. Melinda is 'the real deal' and I am highly confident in her ability to get people healthy and thriving.

Fantastic experience: Working with Melinda has been amazing, she is so personable and knowledgeable. I have been able to reach many goals with her guidance and highly recommend her to everyone. It was an instant connection and my entire family is healthier because of her!

Fantastic experience: Speaking with Melinda is a breath of fresh air. Melinda has provided me with non-judgmental, honest and helpful nutrition advice. She provides me with nutritional information and facts that I otherwise did not know about. Melinda is up to date with research and provides me with further information to refer to when our conversation is over. She speaks to me in reassuring and positive tones, and celebrates every small or large victory that I otherwise didn't acknowledge myself. Whatever your goals are, you need to have proper nutrition, and Melinda has provided me with an education that has helped me live a healthy lifestyle. Calling Melinda that one afternoon I was feeling discouraged and lost was the best decision I have ever made.

Fantastic experience: Melinda has really helped me fine tune my diet! Her knowledge of fitness complimented my dietary needs and have really improved all aspects of my life. Her kindness and passion for nutrition makes the changes I have made really enjoyable!

Fantastic experience: Thrive Nutrition is everything I was looking for and more . Melinda took the time to get to know me and my very specific diet and lifestyle. As a vegan who is going through my first pregnancy being healthy is my number 1 priority . Melinda went through the dos and donts and is helping me focus on a healthy pregnancy with proper weight management.

Fantastic experience: Melinda is so friendly and knowledgable. It only took a couple sessions for her to put together a solid game-plan for my girlfriend and me. It's amazing how much better we both feel now after following her advice. :)

Fantastic experience: Melinda helped me transition to a vegan diet, providing me with helpful advice on meal planning, food combinations, offering a variety of recipes and ideas to make healthy well-balance meals to ensure my optimum health. She is very knowledgeable in her industry and introduced me to a lot of new foods and meal ideas that allowed me to eat healthier and to incorporate into my busy lifestyle. I highly recommend Melinda if you need any diet or nutrition advice.

Fantastic experience: I had 6 weeks before the Ontario Powerlifting association Provincial championships and had to get to 183 lbs from about 200. Melinda helped me diet down to within 2 lbs of my goal weight making my water cut much smaller than I'm used to. Because of that I was able to go 8 for 9 on my attempts and set two new personal records on my Squat at 247.5 kgs and 272.5 kgs on my Deadlift. Thanks for the great advice and guidance.

Fantastic experience: Melinda's knowledge about nutrition comes across every time we talk -- she's clearly passionate about helping people reach their goals, and is always positive and encouraging. She's taken the time to work out a plan that's tailored to my lifestyle and needs, and also explains the reasoning behind her suggestions. I'd easily recommend her to anyone!

Fantastic experience: Kind, supportive, and knowledgeable! Thank you <3

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend anyone who wants helps with their diets and/or meal planning to get in contact with Melinda. She is very enthusiastic and professional and has helped me a lot with knowledge on what I do and what i intake in order to reach my goals.

Fantastic experience: Melinda is fun and easy to work with. She has helped me with a nutrition program that I can actually stick to, even as a busy working mom. Thanks Melinda!

Fantastic experience: Melinda has been helping me for the past 2 years. I have always found her to be extremely easy to talk to and never judgemental She listens and guides me without being forceful, it's like chatting with a friend. Melinda has helped me to overcome a few digestive issues and to formulate an eating plan that works for me. She has encouraged me to try new things and to ultimately enjoy them. Her knowledge is outstanding and I have learnt a lot about nutrition from her I would highly recommend her to anyone, she's awesome!

Fantastic experience: Melinda is extremely knowledgeable and professional. I can always count on her to give wonderful suggestions and advice regarding nutrition and health. She stays current with the latest research, and is a wealth of knowledge. I wouldn’t trust anyone else with the health and nutrition of my active family!

Fantastic experience: Melinda has guided me to reach my goals at MY pace; that aspect is important as it showed respect in where I was in this process. Her strong knowledge in nutrition is obvious. I appreciate Melinda’s approach and her expertise. When I follow Melinda’s suggestions, I see results. Another important aspect I love about Melinda; her genuine want for me to succeed. I hear it in her voice when we meet. There is no magical pill to health- I had to do the work and apply the guidelines suggested by Melinda. Melinda has been with me, cheering for me and believing in me when I doubted myself. I have been and will continue to recommend Melinda.

Fantastic experience: Melinda shares her wealth of knowledge and is quick to give encouragement. Her guidance has been an essental component on my path to wellness. I have been benefiting from her meal planning service for 3 years. She has created meal plans for me that are vegetarian, nutritious and quick to make plus she has introduced me to some new products. She continually modifies my program based on what my needs are at the time such as hearty stews and chilies to cook ahead in winter when i want a hot meal every night but don’t have time to cook.

Fantastic experience: Melinda at Thrive nutrition is awesome. She is experienced and well knowledgeable. I am so grateful to be able to connect with someone who can provide insight, and suggestions for individuals who aspire to live a healthy lifestyle. Melinda has been a huge influence in my improvement with regards to my eating habits, learning about vitamins/supplements, excercise, and overall wellness. Melinda’s style of connecting with clients is completely professional but relaxed. She is patient, understanding and is a great listener. Melinda thank you for being a part of this journey for me, I truly appreciate and value you. Julene B

Fantastic experience: I've been working with Melinda from Thrive Nutrition for over a year. She has helped me figure out my food sensitives, and what to do about them. Every appointment I learn something new and Melinda works closely with me to meet my goals. I've had a tough year and a half with a lot changes, so I have not been able to always stick to our plans, but there is never any judgment from Melinda, only advice on what I can do when extenuating circumstances arise. You will not be disappointed when working with her.

Fantastic experience: Melinda at Thrive Nutrition is the perfect balance of clinical and real life! Her depth of scientific knowledge is phenomenal. She inspires and motivates without an ounce of judgement. My strength and workouts have improved dramatically since I have started following Melinda's very easy and straightforward plan. Take the time and make the investment to work with Melinda to meet your goals. You will be happy you did.

Fantastic experience: I found Melinda really easy to talk to. I was nervous because I needed information about pediatric nutrition and some specific health concerns but I found her to be helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend her.

Fantastic experience: Melinda is compassionate, knowledgeable and wonderful to deal with. Highly recommend her!