About Us

My name is Melissa Rifkin. I’m a Connecticut-based dietitian, a certified SPIN instructor, and I love nutrition. I love hearing about a new brand and analyzing its packaging, trying new healthy and yummy recipes for myself and two sons, and above all, sharing my discoveries with my Instagram followers on @confessionofadietitian.

With more than 18 years of experience in curating meal plans for every single client according to their specific nutritional demands, I am excited to share my expertise with you for your journey to a healthier lifestyle.

We are the nutritional professionals of Instagram.

– Melissa Rifkin Nutrition

Helping my clients is more than a simple “calories in, calories out” approach. My career relies on using food and exercise as a means to happiness and health. I believe in developing tailored, individualized plans that encourage practical, sustainable goals that fit your own goals and lifestyles. After all, each person has different tastes, preferences and requirements — why would nutrition be any different?

Whether you are addressing new health concerns, looking to provide the best foods for yourself and your new baby, or simply trying to incorporate more healthful foods into your diet, you are on a journey. You can reach your goals eating the foods you like—I am here to guide you along the way with moderation and balance.

Kelsey is my Texas-based dietitian here at Melissa Rifkin Nutrition, and just as passionate in nutrition as I am. A Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, Kelsey’s interest in nutrition began after meeting with a dietitian as a high school swimmer and carried her through her collegiate swimming career. Upon graduation, Kelsey transitioned to marathons and triathlons.

In addition to creating educational content and meal plans for our clients at Melissa Rifkin Nutrition, Kelsey is also a professor of nutrition and works in private practice with active adults and teens from many different sports and competitive levels.

Deanna, originally from the Chicago area, is a dietitian here at Melissa Rifkin Nutrition. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University, where she studied food, nutrition, and dietetics. Deanna then pursued her master’s degree at Rush University, where she also completed her dietetic internship. During her internship, she took a special interest in pediatrics. Other areas of Deanna’s focus include mindful eating, disease-specific nutrition, weight loss education, and sports nutrition. Deanna has a passion for using food as a form of medicine to help her clients develop a positive relationship and mindset with food.

Deanna currently creates nutrition content for Melissa Rifkin Nutrition. In addition, she works as a clinical dietitian in a hospital where she provides diet education, nutrition support, and much more. She hopes to expand her passion by working with clients at Melissa Rifkin Nutrition as a nutrition coach!

If you are interested in working with Deanna for a discounted rate, please email MelissaRifkinNutrition@gmail.com