Nutrition

Our in-house, Registered Dietitian, Melissa Bowman Li, RD, LDN, is committed to teaching and empowering our clients to effectively incorporate healthy eating behaviors into their busy lives. Melissa’s responsibility as a nutrition coach will be to ensure that her clients achieve their specific goals, while keeping in mind unique needs, preferences and lifestyle. Specifically, she will share the latest health information and provide the tools necessary to gain a deeper understanding of the body and design personalized meal plans to fit each client’s lifestyle and preferences. Most importantly, our dietitian will support and listen to each client’s unique needs to empower them to successfully incorporate a practical, realistic and sustainable eating lifestyle plan into their lives.

Through her guidance, support and expertise, you will be on your way to achieving greater balance in energy levels, eating habits and overall well-being for long-term success.

We offer a wide array of services to meet all your needs, including on-going personal consultations, comprehensive nutrition services based on biochemical indicators (blood, urine, metabolic type), body composition analysis, basal metabolic rate testing, grocery store tours, kitchen/pantry makeovers, dining out planning and nutrition lectures. To sign up for our services, see our packages.

Benefits you can expect from our Nutritional Counseling:

• Improved body composition and weight loss
• Knowledge on nutrition, health and biochemistry of the body
• Increased energy
• Improved diabetes, cholesterol, and/or blood pressure management
• Increased physical performance enhanced through proper nutrient balance
• Reduced health risk for diseases associated with nutritional intake
• Strengthened immune system
• Confidence in making smart, healthy and convenient food choices
• Increased motivation to reach and exceed your health goals
• Increased self esteem
• Maximized revitalization and recovery period through proper nutrition

Our Dietitian

Melissa Bowman Li, RD, LDN
Celebrity Nutritionist, Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer

Philosophy

My interest in health and wellness is truly a passion.  My philosophy about my practice is that services should be simple, realistic and attainable.  My holistic mindset is balanced with modern western training and understanding.  It is my goal to work cooperatively with physicians and other healthcare practitioners to treat patients holistically. Most importantly, I listen to my patients.  We work together to find health and wellness solutions.  I am here to help you understand why your body is reacting in certain ways (or is not reacting).  I will help you develop lifestyle habits that will be beneficial to your complete mind-body wellness.

Background

Melissa Li is one of the nation’s leading registered dietitians and strength training professionals. For the past 15 years, Melissa has observed the combined positive effect that a low carbohydrate diet and exercise plan has on the body and mind.

Melissa’s unique approach to health and fitness has helped hundreds of clients overcome everything from heart disease and obesity to diabetes and depression. After several years of continuous refinements and application, in December 2009, Melissa founded PhysioLife Studios, a leading personal slow burn training center in Chicago.

After conquering fitness, Melissa studied diet and the balance between Eastern and Western Medicine. She educated herself on the relationship between holistic nutrition and disease prevention. Melissa learned through this research that environmental toxins can be linked to chronic disease and inflammation. And, this led to the creation of Melissa’s world famous PhysioCleanse & Detoxification Program™.

Clients everywhere have earned the ultimate gift of “true health” working with Melissa. Her current client roster includes well-known personalities Meredith Vieira, Al Roker, Ann Curry, Gary Dell’ Abate and Whoopi Goldberg. Other clients include CEO’s of some of the country’s largest corporations, writers, journalists, moms, dads and children.

Melissa has appeared on NBC’s The Today Show, The View, WLS-TV (ABC Chicago), WMAQ-TV (NBC Chicago) and more. She has been interviewed by the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Social and Michigan Avenue magazines and has been featured on radio shows around the country, including Sirius-XM radio.

Melissa has lectured on diet and exercise throughout the country and has had been published in numerous articles and journals.

Melissa is an accomplished athlete. One of her greatest achievements was finishing Ironman Florida. In addition, she has competed in numerous sprint, Olympic and half-iron distance triathlons, as well as marathons.

Melissa earned her Masters Degree in Clinical Nutrition and is a registered dietitian (RD) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and a licensed dietitian nutritionist (LDN) for the state of Illinois.

For more information on Melissa Li or to arrange a speaking engagement, please contact Melissa at 312.255.8303 or info@physiolifestudios.com

Melissa has an extensive background working with patients with:

• Acne or other skin problems
• ADD/ADHD/Autistic (gluten, casein free diet)
• Arthritis
• Autoimmune Disorders
• Cancer
• Cerebral palsy
• Chromosome abnormalities/ genetic disorders in children
• Depression
• Developmental delays in children
• Digestive Disorders
• Eating Disorders
• Food Allergies/ Food intolerances
• Feeding disorders (g-tubes, ng-tubes, picky eating in children)

• Heartburn or reflux
• High Cholesterol
• Hypertension
• Metabolic Syndrome
• PMS
• Pregnancy
• Seizures
• Sinus Infections
• Sports Performance
• Thyroid Conditions
• Ulcers
• Weight Loss
• Yeast Overgrowth
• Many Other Diagnoses

Areas of Expertise Include:

• Individual Counseling
• Professional & Elite Athletes
• Weight Management
• Eating Disorders
• Food Allergies/Intolerances
• Pre and Post Pregnancy & Lactation

• Chronic Conditions
• Holistic Nutrition
• General Nutrition/Wellness
• Pediatric Nutrition
• Sports Nutrition
• Vegetarian