"Wanted to thank you again for all the wonderful suggestions! The last two days have made added so much flavor, taste and variety to my diet! WOW!"- Bonnie R.

"Michele provided the support I needed without judgment. She helped me take responsibility for my own health. The change wasn't just about food; I now have a whole new outlook on life!" — Vaea A.

"Michele is a gentle prodder and a strong supportive presence for eating well for one's health. With each visit she helps me set one or two new goals. I've lowered my cholesterol by 62 points, lost weight, and feel good energy and healthy. Michele "got" my history and my feelings." — Anne H.

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About Michele Wilbur, RD, CDN

Michele’s enthusiasm and passion for food and nutrition is contagious! She believes in the healing power of food and works to help others achieve wellness goals.

A Licensed Nutritionist, Michele obtained a Bachelors in Dietetics from SUNY at Oneonta and completed her Dietetic Internship through Syracuse University. Unlike many dietitians, Michele has experience in a very wide range of nutrition and food capacities. She has a Certificate in Adult Weight Management, a Certificate in Medicinal Botany, and a Certificate in Intrinsic Coaching.  Michele has studied under top chefs and has worked in many different professional kitchens as well as owning her own Personal Chef company.  In fact, Michele is one of the few Personal Chefs in the country who is also a Nutritionist!  Michele's wide range of knowledge makes her versatile at what she does. She is very talented at helping clients achieve their goals in a healthy, yet doable manner.

Michele works privately with her clients to come up with a plan that best suits their needs. Michele uses a variety of health and healing approaches in her nutrition counseling and private coaching sessions to include behavioral and lifestyle counseling, meal and menu planning, botanicals and nutrition supplementation, and metabolic testing with the BodyGem. Michele's first goal when working with her clients is getting them on the path to wellness. Michele is a coach through the whole process, lending support and encouragement without judgment.

Michele's versatility in the kitchen is a useful tool for nutrition counseling. Many of her clients believe she is able to make food taste good despite how healthy it is! She helps her clients plan meals and design new recipes that they enjoy yet are still healthy.  No more rice cakes and cottage cheese! Michele is very realistic in setting diet and health goals. Michele’s talents are unique and her passion is eating and living well, which is evident when she works with her many different clients.

Media

Some media outlets Michele has worked with include the NY Times, NPR, and MTV's Made, as well as Ithaca's own Ithaca Journal. Michele has also consulted with Frito Lay, Cornell University, and Cargill, Inc. To hear Michele's interview on NPR's Out of Bounds Show, click here. To find the interview, search by using 'wilbur'.

— Michele Wilbur RD, CDN

Licensed Nutritionist

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