Registered Dietitians

Melanie Larson

Hi, my name is Melanie Larson and I am proud to be a part of the Health Education Department as an Outpatient Dietitian for the Permanente Medical Group.

I am a Registered Dietitian with a degree in nutrition from the University of Georgia. I also have a Masters degree in exercise science from Sonoma State University. I am a certified massage therapist as well. As you can see, I recommend managing your health from a holistic approach - nutrition, exercise and stress management.

A Georgia native, I arrived in Northern California in 1995 for graduate school and never left. Since then I have met my husband and had a daughter, Cadence. My family life is very important to me and helps me stay in balance. We enjoy running, cycling, swimming and more than anything laughing together. I believe that life is for spreading love and happiness. If we take care of ourselves through nutrition, exercise and relaxation, then life will be more enjoyable.

My other place of employment is the Santa Rosa Junior College where I teach Nutrition 10 and Pilates. I love to spread the word about how to take care of yourself, and I believe one of my specialties is helping build confidence in people to make healthy lifestyle changes that last.

Here at Kaiser, I can help you with weight management, disease prevention, and medical nutritional therapy for many diseases and nutrition-related conditions. I welcome your questions and concerns and look forward to working with you.