Melanie Schaffer is a registered dietitian who holds a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics from The University of Akron, where she also completed her dietetic internship. She has extensive experience working with eating disorders and disordered eating and has worked in all levels of care. Melanie has worked with adolescents and adults, active duty members, and with college students. Her motto is All Foods Fit and counsels from a non- diet, Health at Every Size, and weight neutral stance. Melanie is passionate about working meeting clients where they are and working collaboratively. She hopes to help her clients learn to nourish and move their bodies in joyful and mindful ways.

Melanie is currently finishing up a Master of Science in Education from The University of Dayton’s counseling program. Melanie has been an active member of Ohio Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In 2017, she was named Ohio’s Young Dietitian of the Year. She loves all things Cleveland and Northeast Ohio: the Cleveland Browns, the Cleveland Metroparks, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the food (THE FOOD!!), the people, and the lake!