

Whether you're struggling with weight, fatigue, inflammation, hormonal or digestive issues, poor sleep, or simply want to optimize your healthspan, CHEFCoachMD combines Functional Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and personalized coaching to help you uncover the root causes and create lasting change.
No fad diets. No guesswork. No one-size-fits-all plans.
Just a personalized roadmap built around your unique biology, lifestyle, and goals.
My innovative, unique Culinary Health, Education, and Fitness coaching and Functional Lifestyle Medicine program will get you on the path to wellness. You'll get personalized, exclusive concierge care without the administrative overhead of a large, conventional practice. You will be working directly one-on-one with me. It's like having a physician in your pocket! I will work with you step-by-step as long as necessary until your symptoms improve and you're well on your way to peak health!
You know your body better than anyone. If you've been told that your symptoms are simply part of aging, that your lab work is "good enough," or that you just need more willpower, it may be time for a more comprehensive approach.
At CHEFCoachMD®, we look beyond symptoms to understand the whole picture. Through Functional Lifestyle Medicine, detailed laboratory analysis, nutrition assessment, and personalized coaching, we identify opportunities to improve your health, energy, body composition, and long-term well-being.
Together, we'll create a clear plan that helps you move from confusion and frustration to confidence and control.
Because optimal health isn't about perfection—it's about understanding what your body needs to thrive.

Unlike many health coaches, I am:
Most importantly, I understand how difficult behavior change can be.
My goal is not simply to review your lab results.
My goal is to help you translate knowledge into action and create sustainable habits that improve your health for years to come.
My goal is for you to feel so empowered after working together that you can sustainably continue on your own for a lifetime.
Ready to envision a healthier you? Book a free 20 minute Discovery Session with Dr. Parmele and start your journey towards optimal health and wellbeing.

Want to PR that race but feel that something is "off?" Make sure you're ready for the big event from the inside-out!

Does your body feel sore and your joints ache? Are you finding that you're breaking out in rashes more than ever before? Inflammation might be at play!

Trying to reverse diabetes or maximize metabolic health? We'll get to the root cause of dysfunction and optimize your health!

Is fatigue a daily issue for you? Are you dealing with sex hormone changes or deficiencies? Let's find out why and let you reclaim the energy you've lost along the way!

Are you sick of trying one diet after another, just to regain the weight you've lost? Are you unsure if what you're eating is the healthy option? We'll get a plan that's tailored for you!

Do you feel bloated, have irregular bowl movements, or suffer from reflux? We'll address your gut health and repair it- together!
Receive the thorough, personalized attention that is often missing in today's healthcare system. Together, we'll explore your health history, lifestyle, and biomarkers to uncover what's holding you back. Then we'll create a personalized roadmap toward optimal health.
Your health plan should be as unique as you are. Using your history, examination, body composition, and laboratory testing, I'll develop personalized recommendations focused on nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and targeted supplementation when appropriate.
Lasting health requires more than information—it requires support and accountability. Through CHEFCoachMD® Reset, Transform, or Thrive, you'll receive personalized coaching, expert guidance, and ongoing encouragement to help you turn your plan into sustainable results.