Fuelling the next generation of hockey players
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Nutrition Coaching for Hockey Players
Fuel your body, elevate your game.
The Hockey Nutrition Blueprint teaches teen hockey players how to fuel for performance, recovery, and long-term health. It’s designed for athletes balancing school, training, and life — helping them stay energized, strong, and ready to perform their best all season.
Team Nutrition Workshops
Set your team up for success.
My interactive workshops teach players how to eat and hydrate for energy, recovery, and consistency on the ice. Coaches and parents learn practical ways to support athletes through busy schedules, tournaments, and long seasons.
Brand & Media Partnerships
I collaborate with brands and media outlets to create evidence-based, relatable content that connects with athletes and their families. From spokesperson work and expert commentary to consulting and content creation, I bring credibility and heart to every partnership.
Hello, I’m Melissa — your Performance nutrition coach
I’m a Certified Holistic Nutritionist based near Ottawa, specializing in sports nutrition for teen hockey players. As a lifelong athlete, I’ve seen firsthand how poor fuelling can impact performance, recovery, and long-term health.
My mission is to help the next generation of hockey players fuel smarter, perform stronger, and stay healthy—on and off the ice. I’m passionate about changing the culture of overtraining and under-fuelling in youth sport and showing athletes that they can be elite without sacrificing their health or happiness.
Before becoming a nutritionist, I earned diplomas in broadcast and sports journalism. Today, I combine that background with my nutrition expertise through media partnerships, brand collaborations, and spokesperson work. My writing and interviews have appeared in outlets like Fortune, U.S. News, Mindbodygreen, Clean Plates, Today’s Parent, and Forbes Health.
I’ve been recognized four years in a row as one of OptiMYz Magazine’s Top 100 Health Experts in Canada.
Who I Work With as a Hockey Nutrition Coach
My performance-based nutrition coaching and workshops are designed for teen and adolescent hockey players who want to reach their full potential. I work with athletes and teams in development programs that value performance, recovery, and sustainable health habits.
- U15-U18 A, AA, and AAA hockey players and teams
- U22 Elite female hockey players and teams
- Coaches and parents seeking practical nutrition education and support
My nutrition programs are NOT for athletes who:
🚫 Only want a cookie-cutter meal plan and aren’t interested in ongoing coaching support
🚫 Are focused solely on weight loss or body composition goals
🚫 Are currently experiencing, or have recently been diagnosed with, an eating disorder
🚫 Require medical nutrition therapy for a diagnosed medical condition
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