My wellness journey………

My Journey to Nutrition and Wellness

My passion for nutrition and wellness was born from personal health struggles, including Lyme disease, endometriosis, and infertility. During high school, I became caught up in the pursuit of the “perfect body,” a common but often unattainable goal for many young girls. This led to years of yo-yo dieting, self-criticism, frustration, and worsening health issues.

Everything began to shift when I entered college as a dietetics major and discovered my love for movement through hiking and yoga. I realized there had to be more to life than obsessing over food. Seeking a new path, I turned to a functional medicine nutritionist who helped me uncover and address significant gut dysbiosis caused by years of antibiotic and BCP use. This journey of healing—both physically and mentally—taught me to view food as nourishment for thriving, not just surviving, and inspired me to appreciate my body for its capabilities rather than its appearance.

This transformative experience fueled my pursuit of a master’s degree in Human Nutrition and 1,000 hours of supervised practice with a naturopathic doctor specializing in functional medicine nutrition. I earned my Massachusetts Dietitian/Nutritionist license and a Health Coaching certification through Wellcoaches, combining health coaching with clinical expertise to deliver individualized, supportive care.

Over the past decade, I have had the privilege of working with leading experts in functional medicine, including Dr. Mark Hyman at the UltraWellness Center. My time in this role deepened my clinical skills and holistic understanding, enabling me to support clients in achieving balance and vitality through personalized nutritional strategies.

More recently, my work has centered on fertility and women’s health, where I help individuals and couples navigate challenges such as hormonal imbalances, endometriosis, and preconception optimization. By integrating advanced functional testing, nutrigenomics, and evidence-based nutrition, I aim to create clear, actionable plans that align with each client’s unique biology and goals.

I am also a newly credentialed IFMCP (Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner). This rigorous certification represents the highest standard of functional medicine training and reflects my commitment to staying at the forefront of science-based, integrative approaches. My goal is to bring this depth of knowledge and experience to every client encounter, empowering them on their journey toward fertility, long-term health, and overall well-being.

Whether you’re seeking relief from chronic health issues or looking to optimize your overall well-being, I am here to guide and empower you on your journey to lasting health. Let’s take this journey together!

In Health,
Sarah Palamara, MS, CNS, LDN, IFMCP