Michaela Parr
RDN, LDN
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About
Michaela strongly believes that making healthy, sustainable, and nourishing choices take time and a strong partnership between the client and herself. Changes can be difficult and you need a caring partner to help you through them and make them fun. Michaela firmly stands by the idea that being healthy not only includes nutrition, but our mental and physical health as well.These three factors are very intertwined and all need to be worked on. She believes that science is the driving force behind sound nutrition counseling to reduce the diet culture buzz we may get from outside sources. Everyone is unique and Michaela believes that nutrition is not one size fits all and Michaela works to create personalized nutrition care for each individual to result in long-lasting changes and improved quality of life.
Approach to Care
Michaela belives that being healthy not only involves our nutrition, but our mental and physical health as well. When one leg of this "stool" is off balance then we will feel unstable. It is important to work on all three of these things to be the best versions of ourselves. Builiding a strong base is important for growth and progress! Food is a powerful tool that can make us feel healthy and alive and empowered. Michaela strives to provide a collaborate space where she can provide great conversation and eduction around nutrition for cleints to make sustainable habits/lifestyle changes.
What to Expect
During the initial session Michaela really tries to get to know you, your values, and who you want to be as a person. You will talk a lot about your past, present, and future so that way Michaela can really understand you! Michaela will ask about sleep, stress, social life, family life, food, exercise, etc... to address all aspects of life to create the best plan of care for you. At the end of the session you and Michaela will discuss goals for your time working together.
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Education
BS in Psyhcology and BS in Food and Nutrition from The University of Alabama, Dietetic Internship at Rush Copley through Sodexo
Hobbies
Outside of the office Michaela likes to take her dog for walks on the lake front, run, try new recipes, go out to eat with friends, and travel!