Our Dieticians

Here are short biographies of our two clinical dietitians, Melanie Garrido and Laurie Condie.

We are forunate in the Dietary Focus Group to have Melanie as an active participant.

Melanie is a clinical dietitian with a Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences with a minor in Biochemistry. She offers nutrition counseling for a variety of conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, weight management, balanced eating, and more. She is also part of the Dietary Focus Group, creates TV nutrition specials, and makes the “heart smart” and “carb counter” guides that highlight the best choices at each restaurant. Melanie is passionate about helping Charlestown residents live their healthiest lives!

Laurie is a clinical dietitian with a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics. Her focus is on the residents in continuing care. She evaluates their nutritional needs and develops care plans based on the individual’s needs. She works with the nursing team and dining team in effort to implement the individual’s care plan approaches. She provides education including but not limited to the following: weight management, diabetes, low sodium diet and high protein/ high calorie diets.