Heather Bessee

Heather Bessee, MS, RDN, LDN, MIEP, NBC-HWC has been a dietitian for over 20 years. Her primary areas of expertise include Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Heart Health, Weight Management, Mindful Eating, Meal Planning and Prepping, Health Coaching, and Corporate Wellness. Heather is a Certified Mindful and Instinctive Eating Practitioner and uses key elements of this approach when counseling clients individually or in groups. Several trips to Italy and Portugal fueled her interest in making Mediterranean Inspired dishes that are flavorful and fun. Her love of whole grains and eating foods already on hand helps her to do some creative and cost-effective cooking. Heather believes that a combination of meaningful movement, Mediterranean meals, and a well-managed mindset is the foundation of health. In addition to being a dedicated healthcare professional, Heather is a seasoned Fitness Professional. She holds numerous certifications for various formats of Group Fitness Instruction in addition to Personal Training. Additionally, she has earned a 200-hour Level 1 Forrest Yoga Teacher certification and a 200-hour Fresh Yoga Teacher certification. She recently earned a National Board Certification in Health and Wellness Coaching. Heather is extremely passionate about using her life experiences to highlight the positive aspects of movement, mindset, and nourishment when clients struggle with making changes. She enjoys sharing her enthusiasm and humor to motivate and empower clients to craft lifestyles that support their overall health and well-being. Her goal is to coach clients to create a confident, healthy relationships with food so they can best nurture their bodies and mind to live fulfilled lives.