Marisa Michael, MSc, RD, CSSD
Pronouns: she/her/hers
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
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.
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.
