Weight-Inclusive &
Non-Diet
Nutrition Counseling for
Neurodivergent Menopause
Working with neurodivergent (autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, OCD, and gifted) adults to foster new ways of navigating eating, sensory, and chronic illness in midlife.
👋 Hi, I’m Melinda (she/her). Welcome!
Hi there, I’m Melinda Staehling, a late-diagnosed AuDHD Certified Nutrition Specialist® and Licensed Nutritionist.
I’m one of the few Menopause Society Certified Practitioners who are nutrition professionals.
I believe neurodivergent menopause is more challenging due to the sensory, physical, mental health, and social factors that make up a neurodivergent identity in a neurotypical world.
Explore how we can partner together to make food and nutrition a little easier.
Who I Help:
I see clients in Bend, Oregon, and virtually in OR, WA, CA, MD, AZ, and CO.
I accept most commercial insurance and am on the Oregon Health Plan.
Many of my clients have no-cost nutrition sessions by using their insurance benefits.
Insurance plans:
Aetna
BCBS - Regence, Anthem, and other plans
CareOregon
Cigna
Oregon Health Plan
PacificSource - Commercial & OHP
Providence
Trillium CCO
UnitedHealthcare
Yamhill County CCO
Yes, you can build a new version of health without adding to food obsession.
It might take some unlearning and practicing something new.
Our relationship with food and our body is unique. Having a practitioner in your corner who listens and empathizes can help guide your path.
I work from a toolbox of positive coaching, nutrition education, and movement - to create a plan that honors where you’re at today.
