Melissa Nohr, JD, HHP, INP, BNP, is a Board-Certified Integrative Health Practitioner and Certified ReCode 2.0 Health Coach specializing in brain health, longevity, and the prevention of cognitive decline. With a deep understanding of genetics, she empowers clients to appreciate the role genes play in memory, brain health, and aging, while emphasizing that genetics do not define their cognitive or longevity destiny. Melissa is also a sought-after speaker and published writer on topics such as neurodegeneration, brain health, and strategies for a longer, healthier life.

From Law to Wellness Advocacy

Before transitioning into health coaching, Melissa had a successful career as a litigation attorney. Her journey from law to wellness was fueled by her personal health challenges, which gave her profound empathy and compassion for others facing similar struggles. Today, she is passionate about helping individuals become their own health advocates, teaching them how to take control of their wellbeing and overcome cognitive and longevity-related obstacles.

A Comprehensive Approach to Wellness

Melissa brings over a decade of experience in addressing neurodegenerative conditions, metabolic diseases, autoimmune issues, gastrointestinal disorders, inflammatory conditions, and environmentally acquired illnesses such as mold exposure. She prioritizes detoxification, gut health, inflammation reduction, and strategies to enhance longevity. Melissa focuses on the seven key strategies for neuroplasticity and healthy aging outlined by Dr. Bredesen:

• Restorative sleep
• Optimal nutrition
• Exercise
• Stress management
• Brain stimulation
• Detoxification
• Targeted supplementation

Her goal is to help clients develop and sustain lasting nutrition and lifestyle strategies to achieve optimal brain health and promote longevity.

Education and Experience

Education and Professional Credentials

Melissa earned her Bachelor of Business in Management and Marketing from Mercer University in 1993 and her Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1996. Following ten successful years as an attorney, she pursued her passion for health and wellness at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She has since completed advanced training through the Integrative Health Practitioner Institute, the BioIndividual Nutrition Institute, the Institute for Nutritional Leadership, and hundreds of hours of continuing education in nutrition and functional medicine.

Melissa is:

• A ReCode Certified Health Coach, working with clients to prevent and reverse cognitive decline
• Board-Certified as a Holistic Health Practitioner by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners
• A member of the International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness and the International Association of Health Coaches

Personal Life

Melissa is the proud mother of two sets of adult twins. She met her husband, Jay, in law school, and they have been married for nearly 30 years. In her free time, Melissa enjoys long walks in nature, attending group fitness classes, reading historical fiction, and spending quality time with her family. Her personal experiences and dedication to lifelong learning fuel her commitment to helping others lead healthier, longer, and more vibrant lives.