Melissa Rifkin

Melissa Rifkin

Melissa Rifkin, MS, RDN

Registered Dietitian at Nourish

Education:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutritional Science at University of Connecticut

Masters Degree in Clinical Nutrition at New York University

Presbyterian Hospital Dietetic Internship Program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Previous Experience:

Montefiore Medical Center: Inpatient Clinical Dietitian for Oncology, Surgery and Maternity Floors, RDN

RISE Nutritional Counseling Nutrition Coach and Social Media Manager, RDN

Montefiore Medical Center: Outpatient, RDN

Melissa Rifkin Nutrition, Owner and RDN

Licenses and Certifications:

Certified Training in Adult Weight Management

  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
  • Registered Dietitian – credentialed by Commission on Dietetic Registration
  • State of New York: Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)
  • State of Connecticut: Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)
  • State of Maryland: Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)
  • State of Oregon: Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)
  • State of Florida: Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)

Bio:

Melissa Rifkin MS, RDN, is a Registered Dietitian with a master’s degree in clinical nutrition and a mom of two. She specializes in weight management, relationship to food, and helping individuals build sustainable habits that support long-term wellness. Melissa is passionate about turning evidence-based nutrition information into practical strategies people can use in their lives.

She currently practices as a dietitian at Nourish, Inc. and regularly shares nutrition education through her social media channel @Confessionofadietitian. She enjoys collaborating with brands aligned with her evidence-based approach and stays closely engaged with emerging research in areas of nutrition and wellness.