Marisa Michael, MSc, RD, CSSD

Fitness/Nutrition
Written By Ashton R

Pronouns: she/her/hers

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Marisa Michael | Real Nutrition, LLC

 

Marisa Michael is a dietitian of 22 years. She has a passion for helping people find better relationships with food, body, and sport while supporting their nutrition and fueling needs.

She wrote the book Nutrition for Climbers: Fuel for the Send as a resource for climbers that could help serve that purpose, and this translates into her work with individual clients, freelance writing, and team workshops.

She is terrible at any sport with a ball or team, and prefers individual sports and being outdoors.

 
 

Welcome! My name is Marisa Michael.

I love food. You probably do too! I love learning to balance good nutrition with enjoyment of food. I’ve been a registered dietitian nutritionist for 21 years, helping people achieve health through nutrition.

I help athletes optimize nutrition for sports performance, from recreational to elite. I have a passion for fitness and wellness. I’ve completed numerous triathlons, ranging from sprint to half-iron distance. All this experience and education means I can help YOU optimize nutrition for training, competing, and health.

I hold the International Olympic Committee’s Diploma in Sports Nutrition, which is a prestigious certification program. This means you will get only the best advice for your specific training needs. I also have a master’s in sports nutrition from the University of Stirling.

SPECIALTIES

  • Sports nutrition

  • Intuitive eating

  • Disordered eating recovery

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LOCATIONS: Based in Portland, OR. Licensed in AZ, CO, CA, CT, GA, HI, ID, MI, MO, NJ, NY, OR, TX, UT, VA, VT & WA.

FEES: Self-pay, BCBS, HSA, FSA.

 

What sparked your love for adventure?

Growing up hiking and camping with my family.

How do you prepare mentally and physically for your adventures?

Pack carefully and plan on a lot of food!

How do you define your comfort zone? Are there ways you challenge it?

My comfort zone is anything that feels nice, easy, and fun. I challenge it by doing uncomfortable things. Climbing has been my biggest challenge. Coming from an endurance sport background, climbing was a totally different way to move my body in a totally different space.

 
Image of Marisa in red sleeveless top and black biker shorts wearing medal for half-Ironman.
Image of Marisa hiking on right-sided trail with waterfall on the left side.
 

Do you have a bucket list of adventures? If so, what's at the top?

I want to do Rim to Rim in the Grand Canyon.

What role does nature play in your life?

It helps me feel happy. I love being in the sun and breathing in the clean forest air.

What role does community play in your adventurous pursuits?

I don't do any adventure without people. Social connection is a big part of my enjoyment in nature.

 
 
 
 
 
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