What Our Mentees Say
I had the opportunity of working with and learning from Dr. Arianne for many years. My broad knowledge base as a Physical Therapist today can be attributed to her expertise. She has taught me the holistic approach to physical therapy and how every system of the body impacts rehabilitation. She continues to change the approach of healthcare to look at the whole person, and not just their symptoms.
Arianne brings energy, charisma, and a different perspective unlike any mentor I have ever had. Upon entering my first day with her, I was interested but not necessarily convinced. After observing Arianne in a few evaluations, the puzzles she was able to solve at high complexity… I was sold. Not only did she provide a level of care to her patients that was above and beyond, but she also integrated this into her mentor style. Arianne was able to explain the good, bad, and everything in between in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of this profession. Her succinct and blunt honesty allows you to learn, grow, and flourish in this field as well as life. I am extremely blessed to have had Dr. Arianne as a mentor!
Dr. Arianne Missimer has been an extraordinarily impactful mentor throughout my career as a Registered Dietitian and Fitness Professional. My year of professional mentorship with her still influences me many years later – I reference her teachings and practices regularly, still to this day. A truly exceptional teacher, she's left a lasting positive impact on me both personally and professionally. Her mastery of understanding the body, functional medicine concepts and dietetics, alongside her profound ability to assess individual needs and craft personalized, evolving plans, is something I deeply admire. Arianne is a natural leader. Her kindness, patience, and dedication to helping someone through the tough learning moments that are a natural part of the process, is something that has left a lasting impression on me. Arianne's passion is infectious; it's woven into her teaching and actions. She is a brilliant educator with a deep, ever-evolving understanding of her specialties. She has a brilliant thirst to learn and this is something I believe contributes to her being an exceptional mentor & educator! But it's her ability to personally connect with those she works with that truly sets her apart. She tailors her teaching to the individual, explaining the "why" behind her recommendations. Her boundless curiosity and fierce determination inspire everyone she meets, let alone who she works alongside. Working with Arianne is a true privilege. You'll be hard-pressed to find a more knowledgeable, dedicated, and supportive mentor – and a kinder human being.
I first met Arianne Missimer during one of my undergraduate Nutrition and Dietetics courses. After that class, I immediately knew I needed to meet this inspiring woman and learn has much as I could from her. Arianne took me as her mentee and made the time to teach me, to provide me opportunities to grow, and to challenge me to be better and she made it seem effortless. Arianne is the type of person who gives and invests in others and she does it because it’s something she genuinely enjoys. This of course makes her a fantastic mentor in any of her many areas of expertise, but particularly in Nutrition and Functional Medicine as she has dedicated a large portion of her life to the field and remains current on new and emerging research and recommendations. Having Arianne as a mentor was one of the most exciting, challenging and explosive periods of growth in my lifetime and I will always be thankful for what she imparted to me. She has remained a steadfast mentor, adviser and friend this past 16 years and I know always has my best interests at heart should I ever need guidance even all these year later.
I was so blessed to have Dr. Arianne Missimer as a mentor during my Dietetic Internship and beyond! She helped mold me into the Registered Dietitian I am today. Her expertise, resources, and encouragement were appreciated throughout my time working with her. She truly immersed me into the world of integrative and functional nutrition, guiding me in analyzing a patient’s entire health journey and identifying root causes. Her private practice and her personality both manifest warmth and foster growth. I highly recommend her as a mentor for any professional looking to explore integrative healthcare.
I met Arianne in 2012 when she presented to our Neumann University physical therapy class on nutrition, and I remember thinking "wow, I want to know everything about this woman and how do I get to where she is" After that day, I followed her on social media platforms and attended many of her workshops. As I watched her grow in her business, I continued to set up meetings and times for me to connect with her and learn more about how I could keep growing professionally as well. She was always enthusiastic, encouraging, and ensured me that one day when it was right I would have my own business. After she received her functional medicine certification, I was able to spend a day observing client sessions with her. She is extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and a true blessing to the healthcare field. She is truly changing people's lives, and she has changed mine. Today I have my own business, and I am grateful to the time and support she has given me whenever I needed a little "boost of confidence" to keep pursuing my dreams and goals.