“Why should I work with a functional nutrition coach again?”
We often hear this from new members during their initial visit at Parsley Health. While some members come to us because they heard we offer extensive nutrition coaching as part of their membership, many of our members have never worked with a health coach before, and are not sure what to expect.
Naturally, questions come up. What does a nutrition coach actually do? How is this different from working with a clinician? And how often will we meet?
What does a functional nutrition coach actually do?
At Parsley Health, a team of certified and highly qualified functional nutrition coaches assist our members in helping them meet their health goals. Nutrition coaching is an essential part of our whole-body care model. Our certified functional nutrition coaches work closely with your clinician to help translate medical insights into real, sustainable changes in daily life.
Your Parsley nutrition coach gets to know you and your lifestyle, then helps you find ways to make necessary changes that work within the context of your life. As you work toward your goals, they'll support and motivate you, with guidance every step of the way.
From medical insights to daily habits
Nutrition coaching at Parsley is grounded in behavior change and execution. Our nutrition coaches use a toolbox of essential questions to dive deeper into understanding the root cause of a member's concerns. It’s these questions that help bring to surface the information your entire Parsley Health care team needs in order to create a treatment plan that works for you.
We work as a detective by your side, to note how changes are working for you or not working and adjust from there. We get to know you and your lifestyle and find ways for you to making changes that work within the context of your life. We provide you with tools, resources, support and accountability as you work to reach your goals. Ultimately, our goal is to empower our members with the knowledge they need for sustainable wellness, which looks different for everyone.
Building sustainable habits for behavior change
We also help you understand the what and why behind your food choices. Rather than following instructions blindly, you’ll learn how specific food choices, habits, and routines affect your body, thus empowering you to make informed decisions on your own.
At Parsley Health, we know that each member's body and lifestyle are unique so there is no one size fits all approach. Your nutrition coach is a dynamic player on your team of health professionals, your go-to person for all things health and wellness. From mindfulness practices, protocol clarification, movement, to the foods you’re putting into your body— whatever your situation, your coach’s goal is to provide solutions so you can do things better than you did before.
Personalized support that adapts as you go
Your health coach’s role is designed for you to continue to heal and make progress. Partnering with a coach helps eliminate limitations that existed before. Don’t cook? No problem, your health coach will provide the tools you need to eat well without going in your kitchen. Whether you’re working on improved thyroid function, fertility, autoimmunity, or digestive issues, your coach will provide action items at each meetings to bring you closer to reaching an optimal state of health.
The Parsley Health nutrition coach breaks through the noise of the different recommendations you read on a daily basis— to help you choose foods that are right for your particular system. For example, if you’re struggling with SIBO, prebiotic foods will only make bloating and gas worse.
Eating healthy, meditating, and exercising are wonderful supportive action steps that likely every incoming member knows they “should” be doing; we turn “should” into “doing,” and we make it fun and maintainable.
Your motivation to get started is enough. Let us take care of strategizing about the logistics.
Exploring nutrition coaching at Parsley Health
Functional nutrition coaching works best when it’s part of a coordinated, clinician-led care plan. At Parsley Health, nutrition coaches partner closely with your medical provider to help translate insights into action, supporting progress across food, lifestyle, and long-term habits. If you’re dealing with ongoing symptoms, navigating conflicting advice, or ready for more personalized support, our whole-body approach to care may be a good fit. Learn more about how Parsley Health care works and how our team can support your health goals.
