Let’s get to know each other better.
Hello, I’m Melissa, the founder of Melissa Ferreira Nutrition. I live in beautiful Coquitlam, BC with my husband, two energetic boys and our beloved Golden Labradoodle, Waffles.
Like many women, I spent years trying to figure out the “right” way to eat for my body- navigating overwhelming and often conflicting information. That journey led me to study holistic nutrition, so I could better understand how to truly support my health in a sustainable way.
Today, I help women improve their energy, support their hormones, and build realistic nutrition and lifestyle habits that fit into their everyday lives. My approach is rooted in evidence-based functional nutrition, with a focus on balance, personalization, and long-term wellness—because I believe wellness isn’t a destination, it’s a way of living.
I’m especially passionate about helping women reconnect with their bodies, feel more confident in their choices, and create habits that support them through every stage of life.
If you’re looking for a a grounded, supportive approach to your health, I’d love with work with you.
Meet Melissa
** The Fun Stuff.... fav dessert- chocolate! **
Ideal Sunday Afternoon - shopping a farmer's market, a yummy coffee and a walk with my family and new puppy! **
Current obsession - Fantasy books! Can't get enough reading time :) **
Fav vacation spot - Maui! **
Hidden talent - I'm a published poet and writer! **
** The Fun Stuff.... fav dessert- chocolate! ** Ideal Sunday Afternoon - shopping a farmer's market, a yummy coffee and a walk with my family and new puppy! ** Current obsession - Fantasy books! Can't get enough reading time :) ** Fav vacation spot - Maui! ** Hidden talent - I'm a published poet and writer! **
What is Holistic Nutrition?
What is holistic nutrition anyway? Holistic nutrition is about eating healthy, whole food as close to their natural state as possible for optimum wellness. Foods should be unrefined, unprocessed, organic and locally grown as much as possible. Eating ‘wholly’ helps to nourish the body in a way to promote the body’s own healing properties and promote a state of well-being. This can look different for everyone because each of us is unique. Here at Melissa Ferreira Nutrition, we believe nourishing the body takes the person as a whole into account and nourishment isn’t about eating perfection! It’s about finding the balance that works best for each body!
Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change. - Wayne Dyer
