Essence Nutrition

Monica at Essence Nutrition was truly amazing. I am currently 28 weeks pregnant, and she provided me with invaluable nutrition guidance to support me through pregnancy and into the postpartum period, as I plan to breastfeed. We addressed key concerns such as pregnancy-related anemia, strategies to improve iron absorption, balancing meals with fruits and vegetables, and finding a healthy balance between nourishing foods and indulgences. Speaking with her gave me the clarity and motivation I truly needed to continue this journey. I am so grateful for her time, patience, and thoroughness in answering all of my questions.

Fantastic Nutritionist and very dedicated!

Monica is the best! She’s helped me work through years of questions and challenges with my child’s eating—from nursing, to toddler picky eating, to even nighttime battles. She is so knowledgeable, funny, and engaging, and she has a real gift for connecting with kids and parents alike. Most importantly, she truly takes the time to listen and understand, which makes her guidance feel personal, supportive, and realistic. I can’t recommend her enough!

I had a wonderful experience working with Monica! From the very first appointment, she took the time to really listen to my concerns and goals. Instead of giving me a one-size-fits-all plan, she created a personalized approach that fit my lifestyle, making it realistic and sustainable. What I appreciate most is how encouraging and supportive she is—never judgmental. She helped me understand not just what to eat, but why certain choices matter, which made it so much easier to stay on track. I feel healthier, more confident, and much more in control of my nutrition now. I can’t recommend Monica enough for anyone looking for guidance, motivation, and real results!

Cannot say enough great things about working with Monica. She helped me make healthy but achievable choices post-partum and helped me encourage my daughter to try a greater variety of foods. She is knowledgeable, kind and very approachable. Thank you, Monica!

Monica has been a huge help for my family. We had a picky 4 year old and she helped transform his habits into a healthy eater! Highly recommend.

Working with monica was a dream. I had never been to a dietitian and didn’t really know what to expect, but Monica made the process very comfortable. She’s relatable, funny, extremely sharp and meticulous, and always made me feel like I had a stake in my own health. She was didactic but respectful, and honestly really fun to work with. I wound up referring her to my company office for her wellness programming and she was wildly entertaining and inspiring.

I am so fortunate to have worked with Arelis Grillo. Arelis educated me on the importance of managing anxiety, and breaking away from yo-yo dieting by eating balanced meals, and being aware of my hunger signals. Arelis helped my eating habits tremendously. As a result of these changes and Arelis’ coaching, I have been eating much better and been more consistent with the exercise. I have been feeling so good and are very rarely sick anymore. Intuitive eating was truly a life changer!! Thank you so much, Arelis ♥️

The entire team at Essence is awesome. They truly think about you as a whole person and work within the boundaries of your life. It’s not about what’s best all around but what’s best for you. Two pregnancies and 2 healthy children later they have truly made a difference in our family.

Monica and her team have worked wonders for my athletes! As a private chef, i don’t always have the answers and Monica helps me formulate all the proper nutrition for my recipes so clients can perform at peak levels.