Malissa Fedele
MasterChef Australia Finalist & Clinical Nutritionist
Qualifications & Experience:
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BHSc, Clinical Nutritionist (complementary nutrition)
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MasterChef Australia Season 15 Finalist
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Recipe developer and media personality with expertise in Food & Mood
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Featured on The Morning Show, Sunrise, major publications, podcasts, and wellness events
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Background in Italian cooking and evidence-based nutrition, blending culinary skill with emotional wellbeing
Philosophy:
Malissa is a Clinical Nutritionist, MasterChef Australia Finalist, recipe developer and media personality known as The Mood Boosting Nutritionist™. With a background in Italian cooking and evidence-based nutrition, she blends culinary skill with emotional wellbeing, specialising in the Food x Mood connection. Malissa has been featured on The Morning Show, Sunrise, across major publications and podcast platforms, and leads sought-after cooking classes, pasta-making masterclasses, corporate workshops and wellness events. Her work blends nutrition science with joyful, mood-boosting cooking.
Services & Offerings:
Mediterranean Pasta-Making Masterclass (2 hours)
Hands-on, interactive sessions where guests learn to make authentic Italian pasta from scratch with Malissa.
Includes: Fresh egg pasta, Traditional Mediterranean sauces, Cooking demonstration + guided practice, Tasting + shared meal
Ideal for group bonding and creating a memorable retreat experience
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Mood-Boosting Cooking Class (90 minutes)
A nourishing, interactive cooking session focused on simple, mood-supportive meals.
Options include: Anti-inflammatory meals, Gut-loving bowls, Seasonal Mediterranean dishes, Energy-boosting recipes.
Guests receive recipes, nutrition education, and a delicious meal to enjoy.
1:1 Mood Boosting Nutrition Consultation (60 minutes)
Private, tailored session designed to provide deeper support during retreat stays.
In this consultation, Malissa helps guests:
-Establish personal health and nutrition goals
- Understand unique Food × Mood patterns
- Identify factors impacting energy, digestion, hormones, or emotional wellbeing
- Break down current eating habits and highlight simple, impactful changes
- Create a personalised action plan with practical recommendations and mood-boosting strategies
Perfect for guests seeking clarity, guidance, and a supportive plan designed just for them.