Turning health data into clear, actionable strategy.
I help businesses and high-performing individuals move upstream by turning complex health data into practical preventative health strategies that support long-term wellbeing, resilience, and performance.
With more than 20 years of experience across clinical care, preventative health, health coaching, and wellness program development, I work at the intersection of longevity, metabolic health, women's health, and health intelligence.
20+
Years across clinical care, coaching & program development
14,000+
Employees reached through corporate wellness programs
3 Domains
Longevity · Metabolic Health · Women's Health
A preventative health strategist working at the intersection of clinical expertise and long-term performance.
Most health advice stops at information. Melissa's work goes further — translating complex health data into clear, actionable strategy that creates real and lasting outcomes for individuals and organizations.
20+ years across clinical care, health coaching, and program development — with deep expertise in longevity, metabolic health, and women's health.
The problem isn't lack of health information. It's knowing what to do with it.
We live in an era of unprecedented health information. Wearables, blood panels, genetic tests, microbiome reports — the data is there. And yet, most people and organizations don't know how to make sense of it, act on it consistently, or build systems around it that create real outcomes.
Health information, without interpretation and strategy, stays as information. It doesn't become action. It doesn't change behaviour. It doesn't shift outcomes.
My work is the bridge between what health data tells you and what you actually do with it — for individuals who want to understand their biology earlier and more clearly, and for organizations who want to build credible, effective preventative health services.
Preventative health, translated into action.
Whether you're building a health program, scaling a wellness business, or seeking a clearer understanding of your own health, I provide the strategic clarity to move forward with confidence.
For Businesses
I help organizations build, refine, and expand preventative health programs — from program architecture and client journeys to health data systems and wellness strategy.
Learn more→For Programs
I design the frameworks, assessment systems, and reporting infrastructure that make health programs genuinely effective and scalable.
Learn more→For Individuals
I work with high-performing individuals who want to understand their health data earlier — translating biomarkers and testing into a clear, strategic long-term plan.
Learn more→How I work
Whether I am working with an individual or an organization, the process is the same: understand first, then build something that actually works in practice.
Assess
We start by building a complete picture — your health data, biomarkers, goals, history, and what you have already tried. For organizations, this means understanding your current offerings, your audience, and where the gaps are.
Interpret
I translate complex health information into a clear, grounded narrative. Blood biomarkers, hormonal data, metabolic markers, gut testing, genetic insights, movement and body composition — synthesized into something that actually makes sense.
Strategize
Together we build a practical, personalized health strategy — or a program architecture your organization can deliver. Evidence-based, grounded in reality, and designed to be sustained rather than abandoned.
Support
Implementation is where most programs fall apart. I work alongside you — or your team — to refine, adapt, and build on progress over time. The goal is a health approach that holds up in real life.
I don't just coach health. I build the systems behind it.
I'm a preventative health strategist and consultant with over 20 years of experience across clinical environments, coaching programs, and organizational wellness. My background gives me something genuinely rare: the ability to understand what great health outcomes look like for a person, and how to design the systems that make those outcomes possible.
I work at the intersection of health intelligence and operational design — translating complex data into clear strategy, and strategy into programs and plans that actually work in practice.
Read My Full Story→20+
Years experience
3+
Sectors served
- 20+ years across clinical care, health coaching, and program development
- Designed and built longevity and healthspan programs from the ground up — including assessment frameworks, health reporting systems, and client journeys
- Created women’s health peri/menopause programming integrated across multiple clinic and studio locations
- Deep expertise in biomarker interpretation and health data systems
- Speaker at CEO forums, leadership groups, and medical conferences
- Experience with TELUS Health, Stryker, family offices, and wellness brands
Serving individuals and organizations who want to move upstream.
Organizations & Brands
I work with organizations that want to build credible, effective preventative health services — and the systems to deliver them consistently at scale.
- Wellness brands and fitness studios
- Medical clinics and allied health providers
- Corporate wellness teams and HR leaders
- Leadership groups and executive teams
- Health-focused founders and entrepreneurs
- Family offices and high-net-worth advisory groups
- Organizations building new preventative health offerings
Individuals
I work with individuals who want to understand their health more clearly and earlier — turning data into a strategic plan for long-term vitality and performance.
- High-performing professionals and executives
- Entrepreneurs and founders
- Women navigating peri/menopause or hormonal transitions
- Athletes and performance-focused individuals
- Anyone who has received health data they can’t interpret
- People who want to act earlier on their health
- Those building long-term vitality and independence
My work sits upstream.
I believe we cannot solve a prevention problem with a prescription mindset alone.
Healthcare systems are designed to respond once something is wrong. My work focuses on helping individuals and organizations act earlier, when there is more opportunity to improve outcomes, preserve function, and build long-term resilience.
That means helping people identify patterns before they become bigger problems. It means helping businesses think beyond reactive wellness. And it means creating health strategies that are informed by data, grounded in reality, and designed for real life.
This is not about trends, hacks, or fear-based health messaging. It is about understanding the body earlier and supporting people in ways that are practical, personalized, and sustainable.
Areas of focus
Health data is only useful if it leads to action.
I work across the full spectrum of health data — from blood biomarkers to movement assessments to wearable metrics — and translate it into clear, prioritized, actionable strategies.
What Goes In
- Blood biomarkers and comprehensive panels
- Hormonal and metabolic testing
- DNA and genetic insights
- VO₂ max and functional movement data
- Gut health and microbiome reports
- Wearable and lifestyle tracking data
- Sleep and recovery metrics
- Stress and HRV data
What Comes Out
- Clear interpretation of what results mean
- Priority health areas and risk signals
- Individualized preventative strategies
- Practical behaviour change roadmaps
- Integrated health and coaching frameworks
- Long-term monitoring and progress tracking
- Program design and client journey maps
- Evidence-based reporting for teams and clients
“Data without direction is noise. Direction without data is guesswork. My work is the space between.”
Health is not separate from performance. It drives it.
Energy, resilience, focus, mood, cognitive clarity, and capacity do not exist outside the body. They are shaped by biology.
That matters for individuals, but it also matters for leaders, teams, and organizations.
When health is treated as an afterthought, the downstream impact shows up everywhere: burnout, disengagement, inconsistent performance, poor recovery, reduced resilience, higher health risk over time.
I help organizations think about health as infrastructure, not a perk. Something that supports better leadership, stronger capacity, and more sustainable performance over the long term.
Women's health deserves better support, better language, and better systems.
Hormonal health influences far more than most people realize. It affects energy, focus, sleep, recovery, mood, stress tolerance, body composition, and long-term health risk.
Yet many women are left navigating these changes with very little support, especially during peri-menopause and menopause.
I am deeply committed to helping women better understand their physiology and build health systems that support performance without burnout, confusion, or constant self-override.
I also help organizations and wellness brands think more intelligently about how women's health can be integrated into their programs, services, and leadership conversations.
Longevity is not about living forever.
To me, longevity is not about chasing 120.
It is about healthspan. It is about maintaining strength, mobility, clarity, capability, and independence for as long as possible. It is about being able to travel, move, work, think, connect, and fully participate in your life.
What we do today shapes that future.
That is why I care so deeply about preventative health. Because when we feel well, we have more capacity for everything that matters, our work, our relationships, our families, our communities, and our own sense of possibility.
Consulting services
A range of strategic services designed for organizations and individuals who take health seriously.
Trusted in clinical, wellness, and leadership spaces
Over two decades, I have worked with organizations and audiences across the healthcare, fitness, corporate, and leadership sectors — delivering programs, strategy, and talks that are grounded in evidence and designed for real-world impact.
What people say
“I had the pleasure of working with Melissa during my time as CEO at Innovative Fitness, where she played a key role as a Health Consultant and was instrumental in helping us develop our IF Health program and assessment protocols. Melissa brought an exceptional depth of knowledge in functional health, paired with a highly personable and engaging approach. Her insights were foundational in shaping our IF Health Assessments and directly influenced the successful launch of our Women's Health program. I would highly recommend Melissa to any organization or individual seeking a well-rounded, thoughtful, and impactful professional in the health and wellness space.”
Matthew Leahy
CEO, Innovative Fitness
“I had the pleasure of working with Melissa for about 10 months at Innovative Fitness, where she was pivotal in supporting the creation and launch of a new longevity focused health program. Melissa has a unique ability to combine expertise with a genuine passion for helping others. She not only contributed to the design and implementation of a new service but also helped inspire those within our company to see the bigger picture of what was possible for our members. Anyone looking to elevate their approach to health and wellbeing would be lucky to work with Melissa.”
Matthew Dinsdale
Performance-Driven Leader · Innovative Fitness
“Melissa was part of our Well-being Week to launch an ongoing programme of support reaching 14,000 employees across the international region. She delivered an engaging workshop, offering simple stackable habits to help individuals and teams with their health. She was fun and professional and the responses to the session were really positive. Melissa is one of those unique women, who brings her passion into everything she does. She supports teams through years of practical experience and researched knowledge. She was a pleasure to work with.”
Emma Treharne
Director of Nuveya · Stryker Well-Being Week
“The Well Way seminar provided the group with strategies and ideas that focus on caring for ourselves so we could better care for others. The presentation highlighted how nutrition, exercise, and the mind together influence our well being. Melissa is very passionate about helping people achieve a healthy and balanced lifestyle. It is evident in her presentation. The group discussion was very engaging. This was a very good seminar.”
AnnMarie Bayuk
Education Chairperson, Medical Office Association of BC
“Following a significant injury with an extended recovery period my overall health was not returning as I felt it should. About 9 months ago, through a stroke of luck, I stumbled across Melissa and today I have a healthier body and a happier mind. We established a balanced approach to my life, that recognized and accepted my love of great food and wine, and happily, my results were painless, measurable and permanent. Melissa's knowledge, caring and abundant encouragement were key ingredients to getting through the process, but for me, the ongoing accountability factor puts her at a different level.”
Bill Hughes
Entrepreneur
“Working with Melissa was a life changing experience. She helped me reach new heights in my personal development and finally succeed at long-standing personal health goals. She is extremely personable and has the ability to connect with her clients quickly and begin to work with them at whatever life stage they're in. She is trustworthy, always encouraging, and a patient and insightful guide. Overall, I'm a more confident and fulfilled individual today as a result of Melissa's coaching.”
Mario Rojas
Service Delivery Manager
“I can't recommend health coaching with Melissa highly enough. She guided me to understanding my health and my relationship to nutrition with empathy and support. She offered realistic, sustainable pathways for making the changes I wanted to see. I came out of my coaching with Melissa with concrete strategies and optimism about my health, which has shifted my whole outlook. She's amazing!”
Raji
Lawyer
“Melissa has been invaluable in reawakening my true strength and potential. In the 6 sessions we worked together I achieved many things and came to a lot of realizations about myself. I learned how I want to eat, what foods make me feel great, and got crystal clear on my health plan moving forward. I have never felt more vibrant and energetic. Her insight and honesty are so heartfelt.”
Tanya LePage
Vice President of Operations
“Melissa provided the external motivation and accountability I needed to get my health back on track. Through structured sessions, she was able to help me initiate and maintain forward momentum towards making sustainable changes to my eating, sleeping, and overall self-management. A critical element to Melissa's practice is validating and celebrating your progress. She really sees and honours the commitment to health and wellbeing.”
Robyn Leuty
Higher Education Professional
“Ever since I started working with Melissa, I have seen a significant change in my eating habits — I learned how to eat properly. My energy level has changed completely. I used to rely on drinking coffee throughout the day but now I give my body the proper nutrition it needs. My favourite part of working with Melissa is experiencing the passion she has to see her clients succeed.”
Nick Negahbhan
Business Owner
“Before working with Melissa I found myself struggling with my physical weight and a heavy mind. While working with Melissa I noticed that my optimism returned, as well as clarity about what was a priority for me. Melissa shows up positive, willing to hold me accountable, and is knowledgeable. The Healthy and High Functioning Program was excellent!”
Sarah-Kate Skinner
Director of Merchandising
This is for you if…
- You want to understand your health earlier — not wait for problems to appear
- You have health data you can't interpret or act on clearly
- You're building a preventative health program and need expert input
- You want strategic guidance that is evidence-based, not trend-driven
- You lead an organization that takes health seriously
- You're navigating a health transition and need personalized strategy
- You want sustainable, long-term change — not a quick fix
Building a preventative health program or looking for a strategic health expert inside your business?
Whether you are developing a new offering, refining an existing wellness program, or looking for a trusted voice in preventative health — I can help you build something that is clear, credible, and effective.
Send an InquiryFor consulting, advisory work, workshops, speaking, and program development inquiries.
Why this work matters to me
I came to this work through years of being close to the edges of healthcare — the places where people fall through the cracks not because care isn't available, but because they didn't know what to ask, what to watch for, or what their data was actually telling them.
I've seen how different the experience of health can be when someone has access to real information, delivered clearly, at the right time. Not a flood of data. Not a generic plan. A real understanding of what is going on, and what to do about it.
That clarity changes how people live. It changes the decisions they make at 45 that determine what their health looks like at 70. It changes how organizations think about the people they serve — not as participants in a program, but as humans whose long-term wellbeing is worth investing in.
That's what I'm here to build. And I'm looking for the people and organizations who want to build it too.