Menu Planning Nutritionists and Dietitians near Dayton, OH

Clem&Thyme Nutrition is a functional nutrition private practice. Leslie Edmunds, the owner, moved her practice to the Yellow Springs farmhouse location in 2017. She remodeled the farmhouse to include offices and a teaching kitchen. They also have a garden so their clients can take home produce from their appointments. Since moving to Yellow Springs, they have grown and now employ nine dietitians (Leslie, Jenna, Lei, Emma, Samantha, Jackie, Jaclyn and Natalia). In 2021, Clem&Thyme expanded and now has two additional offices located in Westerville and Dublin, Ohio.

I want to help YOU find your best self. I use a personalized approach to nutrition with an emphasis on sustainable lifestyle change. I believe food is meant to nourish your body, mind and soul. I specialize in diabetes and weight management (including type 2 diabetes remission). I coach you to find health and wellness AND peace with your body and food. I’m available for virtual or phone appointments. Let’s work together to find a lifestyle that’s easy, sustainable and full of your favorite foods. I love helping people find the most nutritious version of a favorite comfort food so that choosing the healthy option is easy!

Melanie Schaffer is a registered dietitian who holds a bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics from The University of Akron, where she also completed her dietetic internship. She has extensive experience working with clients who suffer from eating disorders and disordered eating and has worked in all levels of care. Her motto is All Foods Fit and counsels from a non- diet, Health at Every Size, and weight neutral stance.

We are a team of caring wellness professionals who focus on health rather than weight, and take a mind, body, and soul approach to healthcare. Our mission is empowerment and our values are collaboration, trust, and commitment to you. Our work is evidence-based and results driven, with a proven record of success (just check out our testimonials page). We welcome collaboration with our clients, their healthcare team, and their support system.

I'm a Dietitian/Nutritionist, and my goal is to help you improve your health through nutrition and lifestyle change. I specialize in gut health issues, and PCOS/Women's health - but I'm experienced in working with many other health conditions (diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, autoimmune conditions, thyroid disease, and general weight management).