Marissa Michelle Olsen

Welcome! I’m So Glad You’re Here

I’ve been immersed in the world of nutrition and metabolism for over 20 years—but not just from books or degrees. This journey began with my own body: years of restriction, experimentation, and ultimately, healing through nourishment.

Like many, I cycled through nearly every dietary camp in search of answers: vegetarian, vegan, raw foodist, fruitarian, paleo, gluten-free, anti-candida, ketogenic, carnivore, animal-based, protein-sparing modified fasting, reverse dieting… and finally, pro-metabolic—the approach that changed everything.

While I was experimenting, I was also studying the anthropology of the human diet in grad school and on my own. What I discovered: our ancestors thrived on simple, bioavailable, nutrient-dense foods—meat, raw dairy, fruit, honey, eggs, and tubers. No labels. Just real food. And lots of it.

These days, I eat in a way that supports metabolic repair, hormone balance, nervous system health, and deep cellular regeneration. I move my body with zone 2 cardio, strength training, and yoga to support mitochondrial function and muscle preservation.

These days, I follow a rhythm that supports metabolic healing, hormone balance, and nervous system calm—with food my body trusts and movement that builds strength without stress.

No more extremes. Just warmth, consistency, and a body that finally feels safe.

With safety comes change: better sleep, brighter mood, clearer skin, stronger hair, and steady muscle gain. Healing isn’t just possible—it’s inevitable when the body can relax.

🌿 From Burnout to Balance: My Own Healing Journey

Years of under-eating, over-stressing, and toxic food beliefs left me with:

Type 2 diabetes
SIBO, IBS, celiac, and constant bloating
Chronic acne, anxiety, and depression
Alcoholism and disordered eating
Hormonal chaos and metabolic shutdown
60+ pounds of weight gain—and zero energy

But through high-calorie nourishment, ancestral foods, sunlight, structured movement, minerals, and gentle supplementation, I healed. I’ve kept the weight off for a decade without dieting, and I’ve helped hundreds of others do the same.

🎓 Credentials & Training

I’m a Licensed Nutritionist, both nationally (CNS) and in the State of Minnesota (LN), and I hold additional certifications as a:

Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
Certified Life Coach
Certified Codependency Recovery Coach (CCRC)
Advanced Yoga Instructor (RYT-500)

My academic background includes a Master’s in Biological Sciences (MBS) from the University of Minnesota—an interdisciplinary degree combining Nutrition, Public Health, and Biochemistry—plus a BA in Liberal Arts.

I offer one-on-one sessions virtually or in person, including nutrition counseling, lactation support, and coaching for nervous system regulation and root-cause healing.

🦠 Gut Health is Central to Everything

I believe gut health is metabolic health—and no healing protocol is complete without restoring the gut.

My 90-Day Gut Healing Protocol is designed to:

Eliminate bacterial and fungal overgrowth (like SIBO, candida, IMO)
Rebuild the microbiome with resilient organisms
Heal leaky gut using food-first strategies and herbal support
Calm histamine reactions and restore digestive rhythm

When the gut heals, everything improves: digestion, mood, skin, sleep, autoimmunity, and metabolism. And yes—your pants fit better, too.

🔥 My Philosophy: Nourish, Don’t Restrict

I take a root-cause, pro-metabolic approach—no starvation, no food fear, no overtraining. My goal is to help you raise your metabolic ceiling, restore your body’s trust, and teach it to thrive again.

I specialize in:

Restoring metabolism and lowering the body’s set point
Reversing chronic illness and autoimmunity through strategic nourishment
Supporting thyroid, adrenal, and gut repair with food, movement, and minerals
Facilitating fat loss without stress, rebound, or metabolic damage
Using temporary tracking as a tool to ensure you’re eating enough—not to restrict

Once your system is stable, intuitive eating becomes possible again—because your body finally feels safe.

✨ You don’t need another diet. You need a foundation. Let’s build it, together.

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