Hey Lovely, It’s Nice to Meet You!
I’m Melanie Barrett, and I'm a Functional Nutritionist located in Austin, Texas.
It's no secret that I'm uberly passionate about nutrition, wellness, and holistic living. I'm actually a total nerd for everything related to gut health, blood sugar, herbalism, detoxification, and children's wellness. Some say I have a magnetic energy that draws others in, and it couldn't be further from the truth. Helping others is my passion, and for anyone that knows me personally, can feel my vibes radiating off me. #totallover
I've been diving deep Into the wellness industry for about six years…
I've learned to master my craft while working with others to get to the root cause of what's holding them back from their wellness goals and bigger vision. My journey has been a long, messy, bumpy ride, and I'm so thankful for all the lessons I've learned along the way. I want to take you back to when my journey started and the process that brought me to my passion for wellness and helping others.
Once upon a time, in a city called Cleveland, Ohio, lived a girl (aka me.) She lived as a depressed & anxiety-ridden victim who suffered from multiple eating disorders, body dysmorphia, addiction(s), severe gut issues, autoimmune struggles, hormone imbalances, and chronic adrenal fatigue.
I would continually struggle to find ways to bring joy into my life. When I got a taste of happiness, I always kept unconsciously self-sabotaging and returning to unhealthy habits. It was when I finally reached that "bottom of the barrel" moment (for the FINAL time); I knew I had to make some profound changes.
That's when I decided to return to school and become a nutritionist..
I was sick and tired of "starting over tomorrow," I knew this change was the one thing I deeply needed. I looked myself in the eye, figured out how to untangle my mess, and taught others how to do the same through the process.
My original vision was to grow my practice in helping women lose weight. As I started working with clients, my vision became clearer. It's so much more than "weight loss" and the number on the scale. It's about becoming healthier and happier from the inside out. ( Not the typical outside-in)
I learned so many variables come into play when it comes to our own health and wellness journey. It's about learning sustainable practices that yield long-term results. This involved looking at each induvial person on a holistic "whole body" approach.
I started to see that each person's habits, routines, gut health, lifestyle, blood sugar, eating behaviors, toxin and viral load, parasites, and environmental factors all play a critical role in loving the reflection we see in the mirror.
I decided and promised to dedicate my life to helping others get supportive, affordable, and personalized holistic health support on an accessible basis. Everyone deserves to physically and mentally feel good in their bodies. Feeling better is much closer than you think with the proper accountability, systems, and protocols.
Supporting you on your journey is what light's me up more than anything. When you're ready to make the shift, I'll be here holding my hand out to walk you across the stepping stones toward the happiest & healthiest version of yourself.
What People Are Saying
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Melanie gave me the space, support, and strength to face myself. My real self. I came to realize that I did not believe in myself, and that belief impacted every decision I made every single day from waking up to sleep. I now believe in myself enough to KNOW in the depth of my soul that I deserve to be free to live my best life. Melanie gave me the medium to find freedom.
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— Stephen S.
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If you're looking for someone to reset your life from the inside out then I can't recommend Melanie enough. Her approach to being healthy helped me smash some long-held unhealthy beliefs and patterns without feeling restricted or like I was failing if I wasn't perfect all the time. She helped me create real lasting change, break the cycle of dieting and feel empowered to achieve my goals. She is a true gem!
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— Jade D.
Motivation comes from within — and I’m here to help you activate it.
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