Melissa has a lifelong passion for healthy cooking and eating; for herself, her family,
and her friends. A graduate of Boston University, she brings her long-standing
commitment to helping others; first as a “seasoned” occupational therapist,
entrepreneur, and later as a certified chef and a best-selling author.
Melissa is devoted to eating healthy and teaching others how to do the same. Her
cookbooks beautifully capture the essence of her compassion as a professional.
Melissa continues to expand her knowledge and expertise of healthy eating and
wellness. The Power of 5 Test Kitchen sprouted from the concept of the 5 “S’s” from
the Power of 5 Formula – Get MORE Sleep, Sweat, Socialization and LESS Stress and
Sweets.
The Power of 5 Test Kitchen promotes healthy cooking and eating a diet high in
protein, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, low in carbohydrates and little or no
sugar.
Her Power of 5 Test Kitchen Cookbooks promotes Staying Connected, Healthy and
Living Your Best Life Through Food and Cooking
The Power of 5 Test Kitchen Cookbook ~Caregiver Edition , the first of its kind,
providing caregivers with the tools to bring their care recipient into the kitchen for a
meaningful and safe activity. Melissa’s cookbook helps the caregiver and care
recipient remain healthy and connected through food and cooking. The activity of
preparing a healthy meal can bring enjoyment and meaning, while simultaneously
benefiting the personal health and wellness of the care recipient and care partner
The Power of 5 Test Kitchen Cookbook: Your Guide to Healthy Cooking and
Eating, a source for making the right choice of what and how to cook to maximize
healthy eating without compromising flavor. These delicious and nutritious,
Mediterranean – inspired recipes are easy to cook and easy to adapt to any eating
preference and dietary restrictions with options for each recipe.
Melissa’s Modifications, her signature on each recipe, provides easy ingredient
adjustments that will satisfy any palate regardless of eating lifestyle.
www.powerof5life.com
Melissa teamed-up with her husband, David Bernstein, MD, Physician, Author and
Speaker to promote the Power of 5 lifestyle. Together they co-authored The Power
of 5 A Journal for Health, Longevity and Wellness providing a guide to
integrating The Power of 5 formula into one’s life. Their company Power of 5 Life,
provides education and resources on how to age well and live longer, healthier lives.
Melissa shares her knowledge and love of cooking as a presenter for educational
talks, group sessions and workshops, consultations, and coaching.
Founder, President/CEO
Dynamic Learning Online, Inc. (DLO)
Dynamic Learning is the publisher of Dr. Bernstein’s four books, and Melissa its CEO
and publicist promotes Dr. Bernstein’s work and communicates the benefits of a
Power of 5 lifestyle.
Melissa & Dr B. co-authored The Power of 5 A Journal for Health, Longevity and
Wellness providing a guide using this journal to integrate The Power of 5 formula
into one’s life.
The Power of 5 Test Kitchen sprouted from the “Sweets” “S” concept of the 5
“S’s” from the Power of 5 Formula – Get MORE Sleep, Sweat, Socialization and LESS
Stress and Sweets.
The Power of 5 Test Kitchen promotes healthy cooking and eating a diet high in
protein, whole grains and fruits and vegetables, low in carbohydrates and sugar.
Melissa lives in Oldsmar, Florida, with her husband David Bernstein, MD and can be
reached at 813-922-2876 or via email at: Melissa@powerof5life.com
Or you can follow her:
● The Powerof5life.com and join in her food blogs and recipes & sign up to
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Author of The Power of 5 Test Kitchen Caregiver Edition
Melissa Bernstein, OT, FAOTA
President/CEO
Power Of 5 Life
Author ~ Consultant ~ Food Blogger ~ Chef
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