About Lauren
About Lauren Parrish
MS | RD | CSSD | CEDS | CSCS
Lauren is a sports nutrition, eating disorder, and embodiment expert whose work is grounded in the latest evidence-based research along with honoring your lived embodied experience. Whether you are looking to enhance your athletic performance, restore your relationship with food, or develop a deeper connection with your body, Lauren’s unique background allows her to combine multiple modalities and approaches to fit the individual needs of each person. Lauren takes an intentional approach to understand how the biological, psychological, social, and somatic aspects may be impacting how you nourish and care for your whole self. While working together, Lauren provides a collaborative experience filled with curiosity to help you uncover the roots that may be disrupting your ability to connect with your fueling needs and body. Lauren is a firm believer of creating a wildly authentic life built around nutrient-dense and realistic fueling practices you can sustain for the long haul.
My Approach
Lauren’s work is rooted in sports nutrition, embodied movement, and the mind-body connection from a body-positive and trauma-informed lens. Lauren strives to create an environment where all parts of you are welcome and you can be your most unfiltered self.
Credentials
- Registered Dietitian (RD)
- Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)
- Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS)
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
My Process
Our individualized approach extends to our services – a combination of services are always available to best meet your needs.
Certifications and Advanced Trainings
- Foundations of Trauma-Informed Dietetic Care
- Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders Level 1
- Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders Level 2
- Trauma-Informed Weight Lifting
- Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Eating Disorders
- Somatic Experiencing Practitioner-in-Training
Education
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Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (University of Mississippi)
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Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Services (University of Mississippi)
How I can Help
Disordered Eating
From eating disorder recovery to body image healing, Lauren desires to connect with you as a whole person in a safe and compassionate environment allowing you to truly explore and find freedom in your complex relationship with food and body.
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Disordered Eating in Sport
Lauren’s dual expertise in sports nutrition and the treatment of eating disorders offers unique and exceptional insight into the complex world of disordered eating in sport.
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Sports Nutrition
From mountain enthusiasts to professional athletes, Lauren understands the importance for all athletes to fuel their bodies to reach their full potential.
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Embodied Movement
Lauren is here to help you connect with your body to establish or reestablish safety in the body through movement to promote healing.
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How I can Help
Sports Nutrition
From youth to professional athletes, Lauren understands the importance for all athletes to fuel their bodies to reach their full potential. Learn more
Disordered Eating
From eating disorder recovery to body image healing, Lauren desires to connect with you as a whole person in a safe and compassionate environment allowing you to truly explore and find freedom in your complex relationship with food and body. Learn more
Disordered Eating in Sport
Lauren’s dual expertise in sports nutrition and the treatment of eating disorders offers unique and exceptional insight into the complex world of disordered eating in sport. Learn More
Embodied Movement
Lauren is here to help you connect with your body to establish or reestablish safety in the body through movement to promote healing. Learn More
You deserve a well-nourished life without limits
Do you think of yourself as an emotional eater?
Have you tried every fad diet and still can’t control your eating or weight?
Do you feel guilty or out of control when you have foods you enjoy?
Your life was meant to be lived, not spent obsessing over food and your body. Food and body image thoughts can become so strong that they start to steal valuable time and experiences from your life. Lauren’s whole-person approach uses nutrition to help you rediscover authentic connection and peace with your body, instead of fighting against it. Lauren believes food freedom can contribute to your quality of life by fueling your body to live a life that brings you a sense of purpose, self-worth, and joy. Lauren is here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be your authentic and unfiltered self.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I know if I need your services?
- I am recovering from an eating disorder or actively engaging in disordered eating.
- I have a troubled relationship with food, exercise, and/or body.
- I am looking for guidance to improve my athletic performance.
- I want to learn how to fuel for performance as I train for a race or other competition
- I am ready to prioritize my health and well-being over weight and numbers.
- I am an athlete with an injury history or performance concerns.
- I am a retired athlete who is looking for more intuitive and less prescriptive advice as I navigate this new chapter of my life.
- Do you have a small list of “preferred foods” and are anxious about adding to that list?
Still not sure? Schedule a free 10-minute discovery call.
What kind of clients do you work with?
Lauren sees clients of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and identities.
Do you take insurance?
Lauren’s goal is to provide the highest quality treatment that isn’t dictated by insurance, therefore Lauren does not accept insurance at this time. However, after your session Lauren can provide a superbill for clients who wish to seek reimbursement from their insurance provider.
When do you offer appointments?
Lauren does her best to accommodate busy schedules, however she generally sees clients 9:00am – 5:30pm Monday – Friday.
What are those letters after your name?
MS – Master of Science
RD – Registered Dietitian
CSSD – Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics
CSCS – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
What forms of payment do you accept?
Lauren accepts all major credit cards, check, and cash.
Difference between Nutritionist & Registered Dietitian
A Registered Dietitian (RD) is a nutrition expert who holds at minimum a bachelor’s degree focused on nutrition science from an ACEND-approved program, completed 1200 hours of supervised practice in various fields, and passed a National Boards Exam administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Registered Dietitians also must complete continuing professional education to maintain their credentials.
A “nutritionist” is not a nationally recognized title and is less clearly defined. It could be someone who worked for years to earn a graduate degree in nutrition science. It could also be someone who earned a certificate at a weekend workshop. No matter who you choose to work with, it’s important that they have rigorous training to best meet your needs.
Email Address
lauren@laurenparrish.com
Call Me
Phone | 913.274.9252
E Fax | 913.273.7743
Visit Me
1042 E Fort Union Boulevard #1079
Midvale, UT 84047
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I’d love to hear from you! Please use this form to schedule a session, receive more information, or ask a question.
Email Address
lauren@laurenparrish.com
Call Me
Phone | 913.274.9252
E Fax | 913.273.7743
Visit Me
1042 E Fort Union Boulevard #1079
Midvale, UT 84047