Melissa Bernstein

Melissa eating food A graduate of Boston University, Sargent College in 1975, Melissa spent most of her career in clinical and rehab practice management specializing in all aspects of “the business” of rehabilitation: operations assessment and development, strategic planning, management training, compliance, coding, and billing issues, as well as merger acquisition assistance.

In 1993, she founded the Dynamic Group, as its president and CEO, providing healthcare clinical and operational consulting. In 1999, Dynamic Learning Online, Inc. was formed as one of the early adapters to provide online learning (e-learning) for healthcare professionals (PT, OT, SLP, AT and Guardians) to meet licensure and certification courses for required credit from the comfort of their home or office.

In 2015, Dynamic Learning Online, Inc. transitioned to Dynamic Learning/Age GRACEfully^Ⓡ teaming up with David Bernstein MD, physician, author and speaker to provide valuable resources on how we all can Age GRACEfully. Dynamic Learning is the publisher of Dr. Bernstein’s three books, and Melissa, his publicist, communicates the benefits of The Power of 5 Lifestyle. The two collaborated and published The Power of 5 Journal – a companion to document progress while following the Power of 5 formula.

Melissa in the Kitchen

Melissa in the kitchen Melissa has developed many clinical educational offerings online, published articles and co-authored several books over the years. Her love for cooking and blogging on a healthy lifestyle is gratifying to her as she helps others by offering delicious, healthy recipes.

One of her next goals, which she achieved, was becoming a certified vegan chef. The Bernstein’s kitchen became Melissa’s test kitchen, now, affectionately known as the Power of 5 Test Kitchen. The next big step was of course, the cookbook! The first version is geared toward caregivers and her full cookbook was released in 2023. Follow Melissa on Instagram too!

Visit the Power of 5 Test Kitchen to see an excerpt of Melissa in the kitchen creating one of the caregiver recipes and to enjoy her many nutritious recipes. See Melissa’s video interviews on YouTube to learn more about Power of 5 Test Kitchen Cookbook!

Melissa joins Amber Freeman on Bloom TV

Watch as Melissa Bernstein joins Amber Freeman in the Bloom kitchen. She’s making her SuperPower Health Salad: watch now!

Melissa joins Gayle Guyardo on Bloom TV

A new episode: The Basics of Eating Right. Also, see Melissa and David with Gayle Guyardo on Bloom TV talking about Holiday Health Hacks!

Listen in on Melissa’s podcasts!

Enjoy this short video, Assess Cooking Abilities, on Connecting Caregivers Radio With Linda Burhans
Watch Melissa with Teepa Snow on Teepa for Ten talking about healthy eating.
Be sure to listen to Melissa’s interview with Kathy Cocks on Knowledge for Caregivers: listen to the podcast.
Benefit from Melissa’s tips on Connecting Caregivers: watch and listen.
Watch Melissa with Dave Nassaney on this episode of CaregiverDave.com: view here.
Enjoy Serving Up Love with Chef Melissa on the Aging GreatFULLy podcast with Holley Kelley.
Learn more with the podcast from Dr. Karen Jacobs and Melissa on the Power of Food, Smell and Music.
Invigor Medical invites Melissa and David to delve into the Power of 5 Life
Melissa and David talk about the 5 powerful things you can do to live longer, healthier, and happier lives on Lifestyle By Design: Helping You Solve Everyday Challenges

Contact Melissa Today!

Melissa Bernstein’s office is in Oldsmar, Florida, and she can be reached via email at [email protected]

My mother has an interesting type of dementia, metabolic encephalopathy. At the end of the day her diet is the biggest factor in her quality of life and survival. So, this book speaks directly to me. Thank you for writing a valuable cookbook for caregivers.

The Power of 5 Test Kitchen Cookbook – Caregiver Edition recipes have been strategically developed to foster healthy and happy senior living. This one-of-a-kind cookbook can help senior adults share the joy of cooking and eating together!

I love the table of contents and the Caregiver and Individual in the kitchen with cueing techniques and levels of assistance, all the recipes, photos, and especially the abilities inventory that is easy to understand for all caregivers. The adaptive kitchen equipment and where it can be purchased with photos are essential. All the categories of food gave me time to think of all the things I am doing right and areas where I need improvement! Godspeed to you both for enhancing people’s lives.