She was led into the field of food science after experiencing years of intense gastrointestinal pains, which later lead to the diagnosis of Irritable Bowel syndrome, or IBS. Not wanting to rely on pharmaceuticals alone, Melinda decided to address the lack of proper nutrition and stress management in her life as a way to heal her body. As a result, she left her career in the field of sales, and returned to school to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.