Coaching & Counseling
Nutrition Counseling
WakeMed’s Registered Dietitians provide individual consultations or group nutrition classes (in person or virtual) to meet the needs and interests of your employees. Our dietitians specialize in disease prevention and developing healthy eating habits. Some nutrition counseling sessions may be billed to insurance. Appointments are approximately one hour and are scheduled at convenient times for your employees.
Meet our dietitians
Monika Kraus, MS, RD, LDN
Registered Dietitian
Monika is a registered dietitian who is passionate about helping people to stay well and meet their health goals. She graduated from New York University with a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition. She has worked in hospital and wellness settings and has a strong interest in health promotion and disease prevention. Since joining WakeMed in 2016, Monika has enjoyed providing one-on-one nutrition counseling, leading interactive nutrition classes and participating in health screenings. Outside of work, she enjoys being active, traveling, and spending time with her husband and two daughters.
Marissa Parminter MS, RD, LDN
Registered Dietitian
Marissa is a registered dietitian who loves to utilize intuitive eating principles to support people in leading happier and healthier lives. With a background in both nutrition and fitness, Marissa holds a bachelor’s degree in dietetics and a master’s degree in exercise physiology and sports nutrition from Florida State University. Marissa is also a Certified Personal Trainer and loves sharing her passion for joyful movement with all of her clients. Joining WakeMed Corporate and Community Health in 2021, Marissa has enjoyed supporting her clients’ wellness journeys through individualized nutrition counseling and interactive classes. Outside of work, Marissa enjoys trying new restaurants, baking and snuggling her cocker spaniel, Murph.
Health Coaching
What is health coaching?
Health coaching can assist individuals who are looking to make health behavior changes. WakeMed’s health coaches are professionals who provide information, advice and encouragement through face-to-face or virtual meetings, phone calls and emails. We offer relationship-oriented coaching provided at a frequency and format that is most effective for your company.
Who is health coaching for?
Employers often offer health coaching services for employees who have unique health needs, or those whose biometric screening data indicated they are at risk for chronic disease. Health coaching programs support employees interested in making one or more of the following changes in their lives:
- Losing weight
- Reducing blood pressure
- Improving blood lipid values
- Managing stress levels
- Exercising more
- Quitting tobacco
For more information on health coaching, please contact us.