Testimonials

"This program was very comprehensive! It left no stone unturned as far as determining what the source of my issues were, even discovering ones I didn't know I had! I love that the approach to dealing with the things in my life and health that needed some tweaking was NOT to just treat the symptoms and automatically throw pharmaceuticals at them (although she will prescribe them if necessary), but to change diet, supplement where needed, learn what exercise routine was most effective for achieving my goals, and even teach me productive ways to handle stress. Kathy is a great, patient listener and teacher who is completely inspirational because she lives what she teaches and is the picture of great health! I also love the accountability factor and that every four weeks I was able to see measurable progress; that is motivating! This Functional Medicine model of health care is so superior to what I have experienced in my 60+ years on this earth that I have recommended it to everybody I know! I recommend Kathy, specifically, as the consummate health partner and coach who gives generously of her knowledge to help anybody reset their life in a truly healthy, informed, and positive direction!

I now no longer accept that  just because I am in my mid-sixties it is normal for joints to hurt, sleep to be elusive, fatigue to be ubiquitous, and life to just slow down. I now sleep better, eat better, have loads more energy, and a wealth of knowledge to inform my life choices from now on! I have confidence that my life will be as healthy, energetic and full as I wish it to be if I utilize all this newfound knowledge!

S.W., August, 2024

"Dr. Parmele helped introduce me to many food options to gain needed weight healthily due to my weight loss from autoimmune disease. So happy and thankful for her knowledge and input. Forever grateful and appreciative. Bless you!!

Anonymous. July, 2022

"I had such a wonderful experience working with Dr. Parmele. I'm very focused (obsessed?) with my wellness and longevity practices, and she was able to help me make additional changes to my diet, supplements, and exercise. The results [in two months] have already paid off in my biomarkers. If you are looking for an open-minded physician to partner with you in your wellness journey, look no further!"

BR. July, 2022

"Working with Dr. Parmele was very informative and helped me better understand my personal nutritional needs. I had concerns about thyroid nodules and she uncovered an iodine deficiency that no other doctor (including endocrinologists) had tested me for in over 15 years!"

Christy C. April, 2022

"Dr.Parmele will give you the necessary tools to implement a healthy change in your life. With her support I am on a path of becoming the best version of myself both physically and mentally." Julianna K. April, 2021

"Working with Dr. Parmele has been a fun and eye opening experience.  When I started with her I was perfectly healthy by most people's standards and she raised the bar for me to be even healthier, happier and more energetic.  Having my DNA analyzed has given me insight into potential health risks and also why I have certain personality traits!

For me Dr. Parmele is the perfect motivator.  She helped me set goals and follows up to see if I am on track with them.  If not always, they are still written down and not forgotten.  Just part of the journey.  The best part is, Dr. Parmele lives what she preaches so it's easy to see it works!"

Missy DiGiulian, 3-time Ironman and 8-time IM70.3 finisher, November, 2020

"Everyone should have a Dr. Parmele.  She's compassionate and empathetic and her insight is brilliant. In addition to encouraging me to be my best advocate, she helped me truly identify and articulate my goals and fashion an action plan.   I love that  she's a doctor who emphasizes nutrition and fitness as part of a whole approach to living my best life."

APV, July 2020

"I am delighted to write a testimonial for Katerina (Kathy) Tsapos Parmele MD, FACEP with whom I have worked for the last 18 months. She has coached me in the areas of Burnout prevention and well-being - physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Though our dominant focus was fitness and nutrition, more recently she has helped me in my journey to be a certified executive coach, which I completed successfully.  I have always found Kathy to be very self-aware, empathetic, unassuming and a well-rounded coach. She leads by example by maintaining good boundaries by clearly and proactively communicating about any issues. She has a very calm, compassionate and  non-judgmental manner. I have really benefited with her coaching and it has helped me to make a significant shift in the areas of fitness & nutrition. Also, the coaching has helped me to continue thriving in a highly demanding job and to manage all the challenges which came my way in a remarkably effective manner. Her work has helped me to maintain my physical, emotional, and mental well-being at a high level. This was evidenced by a measurable improvement in all aspects of wellbeing in a functional medicine, self-care questionnaire, with a high validity and accuracy. I am very grateful for the work I have done with Kathy and would unreservedly recommend her as a wellness, fitness & nutrition, high performance, burnout prevention coach to anyone who is looking for world class support in these areas. Her own credentials and life, including racing Ironman successfully six times demonstrates her commitment to these areas. One could not find a more authentic coach and I have found it a privilege to work with her. Thank you."

Ashish Kumar, MD, MRCP, MBA 

Consultant, General Internal Medicine/Physician Executive coach, June, 2020

"I used Dr. Parmele’s services on several occasions, and I highly recommend for anyone interested in self improvement (especially regarding nutrition, exercise, and physical health and wellness.) The process is centered on you: your medical history, your current abilities, your goals, etc. She is thorough in gathering appropriate information about you in order to create an optimal plan to see meaningful improvements. Honest and compassionate in approach, yet science-based and practical in problem solving: she really is a highly effective and altruistic medical professional. I always left our conversations with new knowledge, a plan to improve, and motivation to do so. She will continue to work with you as long as it will benefit you, but eventually you will be armed with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a healthier person for your self and those around you. Dr. Parmele genuinely cares about your health and well-being and is so easy to communicate with. She is also flexible with time and payments when needed. My highest recommendation."

Marc Pirner, May 2020

"Dr Parmele is amazing! She is supportive, knowledgeable and passionate about helping and healing others. She indeed helps to pave the way to self-discovery, self-discipline and self-healing with the use of nutrition and meditation!" 

Shannon Gilliam, PA, May 2020

"Working with Kathy on setting goals for better health and better health outcomes has been very helpful and rewarding. Her skills in helping with co-discovery and then guiding and coaching brings solutions to a problem that we all struggle with. Wanting to do something is one thing, but committing to it and being held accountable is another. Thanks Kathy for your help!" 

Doug Thompson, DDS, December 2018