Become a dominant three-period performer
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Nutrition Coaching for Hockey Players
The Hockey Nutrition Blueprint helps competitive hockey players become dominant three-period performers through practical, performance-focused nutrition that fuels consistent energy, faster recovery, and better performance from puck drop to final buzzer.
Team Nutrition Workshops
Practical, hockey-specific nutrition workshops that help athletes, coaches, and parents fuel smarter, recover faster, and build consistent performance habits.
Brand Partnerships
I collaborate with brands to create trusted, engaging content that brings nutrition and performance to life. Through spokesperson work, expert commentary, consulting, and content creation, I translate complex topics into practical advice athletes and families can use.
Hello, I’m Melissa — your Hockey Performance nutrition coach
I’m a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and lifelong athlete specializing in performance nutrition for hockey players.
After playing high-level hockey myself, I experienced firsthand how nutrition can impact performance, recovery, and long-term health. Despite being one of the top players on my teams, poor fuelling strategies, restrictive nutrition advice, and not understanding my body’s needs contributed to injuries and setbacks that eventually changed the path of my hockey career.
Today, my mission is to help hockey players fuel with confidence, recover with purpose, and become consistent performers from puck drop to final buzzer. I believe nutrition should help athletes reach their potential — not add more stress, confusion, or unrealistic expectations.
My background in broadcast and sports journalism allows me to translate complex nutrition information into practical strategies athletes, coaches, and families can actually use. I also bring this expertise to media and brand partnerships, where I create credible, relatable content around nutrition and performance.
I’ve been recognized as one of OptiMYz Magazine’s Top 100 Health Experts in Canada four times and have been featured as a nutrition expert in outlets including Forbes Health, U.S. News, MindBodyGreen, Today’s Parent, and Fortune.
Who I Work With as a Hockey Nutrition Coach
My performance nutrition coaching and workshops are designed for hockey players who are serious about improving their game and becoming more consistent performers from puck drop to final buzzer.
I work with athletes, teams, and organizations that value performance, recovery, and sustainable habits that support long-term success in hockey.
I work with:
Competitive hockey players and teams, including:
- U15-U18 A, AA, and AAA players
- Junior hockey players
- U22 Elite female hockey players
- Private hockey academies and development programs
- CHL, NCAA, U SPORTS, AHL, NHL, and PWHL athletes
I also work with:
- Coaches looking to provide their athletes with practical performance nutrition education
- Parents who want to better support their athlete’s fuelling, recovery, and development
Who I’m not a right fit for:
My approach works best for athletes and families who are ready to learn, implement new habits, and understand how nutrition supports performance.
This may not be the right fit if you are looking for:
🚫 A one-size-fits-all meal plan without coaching, education, or personalization
🚫 A weight-loss focused approach that does not prioritize athletic performance, growth, and long-term health
🚫 Support for an active eating disorder or a medical condition requiring clinical nutrition care
My goal is to help hockey players build the skills and confidence to fuel their bodies, perform consistently, and stay healthy throughout their careers.
I’ve known Melissa for many years, both as an athlete and as a professional performance-based nutritionist. If you are a young, developing athlete or an experienced athlete looking to increase your athletic/sports performance through nutrition, Melissa’s professionalism, knowledge, and experience as a former athlete will undoubtedly help and guide you to your next level.
– Tony Carbonette, Head Coach, Ottawa Jr 67s AAA U14