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1:1 functional nutrition for mind, body, and spirit
Newsflash:
How you feel matters
You’re feeling alone on your health journey.
You’ve gone to countless doctor appointments but have never received a real answer. Or your symptoms have been dismissed as “not a big deal.”
You’ve tried a ton of “popular” diets but they didn’t work for you. Or you’re eager to eat intuitively and “love your body,” but you also don’t want to gain weight in the process.
You’ve been trying to piece it all together but, the more you read, the more confused you get.
You find choosing what to eat intimidating and you stress about social events.
Anxiety or panic attacks rule your life even though you’ve tried all sorts of treatments and therapies.
You struggle with bloating, constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, hemorrhoids, abdominal discomfort, or just a general feeling of “blah”.
You’ve tried to lose weight countless times. But you can't seem to keep it off no matter how hard you try.
Does any of this resonate?
Tell Me.
Your life changes
when you become
the expert of
your own body
While some professionals come right out the gate recommending foods, diets, and supplements, that’s not how we roll here. It’s never enough to assume what your goals are. Cookie-cutter recommendations? Not going to work.
I see you over a longer period of time so I can fully tailor the experience to you. We go deep into your overall well-being before I even start to make recommendations.
Most importantly, everything is done through the lens of your experience. The way you feel dictates our entire journey together. It may start with one goal to lose weight, solve a gut issue, or heal anxiety. But it could end with an entirely new outlook on how you approach your health.
While some professionals come right out the gate
recommending foods, diets, and supplements, that’s not how
we roll here. It’s never enough to assume what your goals are.
Cookie-cutter recommendations? Not going to work.
I see you over a longer period of time so I can fully tailor the
experience to you. We go deep into your overall well-being
before I even start to make recommendations.
Most importantly, everything is done through the lens of your
experience. The way you feel dictates our entire journey
together. It may start with one goal to lose weight, solve a gut
issue, or heal anxiety. But it could end with an entirely new
outlook on how you approach your health.
APPR
OACH.
I work with three primary conditions, which often occur at the same time. If you struggle with one, you may struggle with another. We’ll tackle it all.
My specialities
Through time and holistic listening, you’ll find out how to reverse your gut issues instead of just managing symptoms.
Gut issues can cause stress, pain, discomfort, and embarrassment. They can feel so incredibly isolating.
It’s disheartening when you go to countless doctor appointments to find an answer to it all, but end up feeling worse or more confused than ever. That ends now.
We’ll get to the root cause of your gut issues (not just slap on an IBS diagnosis and call it a day).
Gut issue treatment
03.
You’ll quiet the diet chatter and make aligned choices in your diet and lifestyle. So you can lose weight in a loving way.
It feels like the nutrition world is split into two camps right now. One is “weight loss and diet culture.” The other is “intuitive eating and anti-weight loss at all costs.” Neither camp is individualized and it takes a delicate blend to achieve wellness. It’s okay if neither camp works for you (and it makes sense that they don’t!).
Body neutral weight loss is slow, individualized, compassionate, and shame-free. We acknowledge the biological facts surrounding certain foods and body functions, but we don’t assign “good” or “bad” labels to them.
Body neutral weight loss
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Using a holistic approach, you’ll learn to befriend anxiety and use it to your advantage. So you can transform it and escape the struggle for good.
Conventional anxiety treatments don’t get to the root cause. So even if you’ve been to 1000 appointments and received a dozen prescriptions...It’s no surprise if you still haven’t overcome it. This is largely because anxiety is both mental and physical. It’s a sign that something in the body needs more attention. Yet, conventional practices don’t treat it that way.
Wherever you’re at, there’s still hope. No matter how frequent or intense, we can heal stress using a holistic combination technique that supports mind, body, and spirit. In other words, you can literally change your thoughts with the foods you eat.
Holistic reversal of anxiety
01.
Hi! I’m Nicki, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer who believes in using a highly individualized approach to nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle to help guide you toward a more healthy and enjoyable life.
Registered Dietitian & Certified Personal Trainer
Nicki Parlitsis, MS, RD, CPT
Hi! I’m Michelle, a Registered Dietitian, a Certified Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner, and a Patient Advocate born and raised in NYC. My goal is to empower an army of self-healing advocates who aren’t ashamed of their health.
Functional Registered Dietitian
Michelle Shapiro, RD
I am a certified Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner, with a deep understanding of the connection between nutrition and overall wellness. I am a highly qualified Registered Dietitian with over ten years of experience in the field. Throughout my career, I have worked with over 1000 clients and have helped them to achieve their health and nutrition goals.
I earned my Bachelor of Science from the University of Delaware, where I also received my RD Degree. I delivered seminars to over 10,000 people, sharing my knowledge and expertise on all aspects of nutrition and healthy living.
Outside of my professional life, I have a range of interests and hobbies. I love to rock out to the Beatles, Lana Del Rey, and Brand New, and enjoy spending time with my close friends. I am also a big fan of tablescaping and interior design, and love to create beautiful and functional table settings. In my free time, I enjoy exploring the museums and parks of New York City and take advantage of all the city has to offer.
I am passionate about helping others and is dedicated to providing my clients with the tools and guidance they need to lead healthier, happier lives.
I’m a Functional Registered Dietitian and Patient Advocate born and raised in NYC.
Functional Registered Dietitian
Michelle Shapiro, RD
Registered Dietitian & Certified Personal Trainer
Nicki Parlitsis, MS, RD, CPT
I graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology and a minor in Sports Medicine, moving on to work as a Cardiac Device Specialist with pacemaker and defibrillator patients. I eventually shifted gears to pursue my lifelong passion for nutrition and fitness. I received my Masters in Nutrition from New York University and became a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
Throughout many years of research and self-experimentation to fix my own health barriers (SIBO, anxiety, hypothyroid, acne, eating disorder), I've always had the most success when working with a team of providers who truly understood my conditions. It's my passion to be that guidance for you on YOUR health journey!
Food, movement, and lifestyle habits have a huge impact on our physical and mental health. I understand what it’s like to feel like your body is working against you. My goal is to help you discover how simple and revitalizing it can be to finally work with your body and feel in control of your life again!
I’m a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Personal Trainer
The hardest part of making health changes for some people is actually knowing what to do. After trying so many different diets, reading so many different things on Instagram, I usually hear clients saying, “Please just tell me what to eat already!”
While health isn’t as simple as printing some 1200 calorie generic meal plan off the internet, it also doesn’t have to be so hard and confusing either. That’s where your Battle Plan comes in!
To make the journey as straightforward and easy to follow as possbile, I create a highly individualized plan after each initial consultation. I call it a “Battle Plan” because it strategically targets overall health from every angle (lifestyle, breath work, supplements, movement, scheduling, and of course- food!) It is a lengthy and extremely specific document that works as a step-by-step guide for how to feel better and heal.
The hardest part of making health changes for some people is actually
knowing what to do. After trying so many different diets, reading so many
different things on Instagram, I usually hear clients saying, “Please just tell
me what to eat already!”
While health isn’t as simple as printing some 1200 calorie generic meal plan
off the internet, it also doesn’t have to be so hard and confusing either.
That’s where your Battle Plan comes in!
To make the journey as straightforward and easy to follow as possbile, I
create a highly individualized plan after each initial consultation. I call it a
“Battle Plan” because it strategically targets overall health from every angle
(lifestyle, breath work, supplements, movement, scheduling, and of course-
food!) It is a lengthy and extremely specific document that works as a step
by-step guide for how to feel better and heal.
AKA MY SECRET SAUCE
The Battle Plan
The key to any good plan is a solid schedule so you can stick to your habits. You’ll get everything from a suggested meal ritual to a meditation, hydration, and movement schedule. I’ll break it down in a very individualized and easy to follow way that suits YOU and your life.
A flexible schedule to help you tie it hall together
06.
Get tailored meal ideas designed to help you reach your goals. These meals are not intended to be eaten perfectly. Rather, the goal is to nourish your brain and body with filling foods that make you feel amazing.
A flexible meal structure with detailed food suggestions and substitutions
05.
You’ll get a membership to Fullscript, a virtual dispensing software for practitioner-grade nutritional supplements. You’ll receive 10% off supplement orders to help keep your health goals on track with trusted products at a fair price.
Supplement recommendations to narrow in on your concerns
04.
Arm yourself with easy-to-implement, personalized tips to promote effective digestion. You’ll learn how to eat to feel your best.
Digestion tips you can use every day
03.
E.g. tips for consistent hydration, food journaling practices to help you break down thought patterns around food and body image, breathwork and meditation guidance, stress reduction techniques.
Personalized lifestyle recommendations
02.
e.g. “Reduce PMS symptoms”, “Cultivate a positive relationship with body and food,” “Reduce anxiety attacks,” “Lose weight lovingly,” “Optimize digestion, stress management, and sleep.”
Your goals so you stay on track and keep the big picture in mind
01.
You’ll get a fully customised plan that outlines:
NOT A COOKIE CUTTER IN SIGHT
We’ll begin with a one-hour initial consultation that dives into ALL facets of your health that other professionals may have missed or ignored. I’ll ask detailed questions and give you space to tell me how you really feel.
Listen first, recommendations second
Step 01.
Next up is your Battle Plan. I address all of your concerns and goals with a personalized 8-10 page lifestyle plan one week after your initial consultation.
Battle Plan creation
Step 02.
This is where the real magic happens. We put the Battle Plan into action. You’ll see what’s working, what’s not, and talk about it all over the course of your journey. I’ll meet you where you’re at and gently challenge you to move forward.
Take action
Step 03.
If anything doesn’t work at any point, I monitor progress and change your plan as needed.
Revise and Reinforce
Step 04.
Shawn Davis
"Before I met Michelle, I realized I didn’t really know how to eat. There’s so much conflicting information and it’s hard to interpret one thing from another. My body wasn’t responding in terms of health and vitality. I needed someone to help me unravel layer after layer of things that needed to be addressed.
As soon as I met with Michelle, I felt supported. She is the ultimate guru—around nutrition and food, yes. But she’s a big advocate for her patients as individuals too. There were some challenging parts of my journey. But I felt heard. I had this safe environment to say anything and everything she did was totally customized to me. There is no one size fits all. She takes a very caring, centred approach to make sure what she advises is going to gel with you.
Ultimately, working with Michelle has given me a greatly elevated state of health. I have a deep understanding now of how the body works. She also helps me connect to other healthcare providers if it’s ever needed.
There are days where we meet and our conversation isn’t really about food. It’s about the support and understanding. I feel like she’s part of my family. She’s a trusting guide, partner, and a safe space. She’s a true advocate."
Ultimately, working with Michelle has given me a
greatly elevated state of health.
"Ultimately, working with Michelle has given me a greatly elevated state of health."
Allison G.
I had gained 30 pounds after a very stressful work year which caused me to emotionally eat and ditch my healthy habits (such as going to the gym, preparing my own food, and drinking a lot of water). I had attempted a lot of different things to lose the weight, including Nutrisystem, working with a personal trainer, exercising as much as possible, and joining online challenges (i.e. "DietBet"). At best, I would lose a pound every two weeks. I attributed some of my challenges to my thyroid issue as well, further making my weight loss challenge even more difficult.
After the first consultation with Michelle over the phone, I already felt so much better, therapeutic really, that someone understood what I was going through and that weight loss did not have to be impossible, even with a thyroid condition.
Long story short, in a few months I have lost 30 pounds (and counting!), learned how to eat right, have more energy and sleep better at night.
In addition to the weight loss, my thyroid numbers have miraculously fallen back into a "normal" person's range (which I think is possibly just as incredible), all based on diet alone. Michelle has become not only my dietitian, but my friend. I cannot recommend her enough to anyone else out there that is close to "giving up" or just "accepting" their body although they want to be healthier and make a positive lifestyle change.
I feel like my old self again. She helped me get my confidence and
health back, and for that I am forever grateful.
I feel like my old self again. She helped me get my confidence and health back, and for that I am forever grateful.
Daniela Lotito
"I had always felt like I had sensitivities to foods that I couldn't pinpoint. Many things were happening to my body that I didn't know were connected (migraines, sleep, body aches, vertigo, etc.). I always felt fatigued and like I couldn't get a grip on the right diet for my lifestyle/body.
[When I met Michelle], I instantly felt comfortable, supported, and like someone wanted to listen to me. She helped me bring it all together to address symptoms and get to the root cause.
Now I have an ally and a partner to help me navigate my health and food choices. I don’t hate my body. I can enjoy food again without allowing food choices to make or break my day. I don’t feel like I ever need to go on a diet again. And I have a new friend and confidant as the cherry on top!"
"Michelle has changed my life. "
Ready to become the expert of your body and start your healing journey?
Choose a package that works best for you
• A variety of follow-up package options to continue your journey!
• 3, 6, 12, or 24 x (45-minute) follow up sessions
• Discounted FullScript account to access practitioner-grade nutritional supplements
• Unlimited messaging between sessions for support (if included in your original package)
FOLLOW-UP
PACKAGES
• 60-minute initial consultation
• Personalized lifestyle battle plan
• 16 x (45-minute) follow up sessions
• Discounted FullScript account to access practitioner-grade nutritional supplements
• Unlimited messaging between sessions for support
Silver package
6 months
• 60-minute initial consultation
• Personalized lifestyle battle plan
• 6 x (45-minute) follow up sessions
• Discounted FullScript account to access practitioner-grade nutritional supplements
