Nico Parra, RD, LD
he/Him | Registered dietitian
I want our sessions to be a place where you feel comfortable talking openly about your relationship with food, your body, and movement. My goal is to meet you with empathy, curiosity, and without judgment, no matter where you are in your journey. I practice from a body-inclusive, food-neutral perspective and believe that small, consistent changes can lead to lasting healing. Recovery is hard work, but I also believe there is room for laughter along the way, and I hope our sessions can be a place for both growth and a few smiles.
Recovery should be a place where you can find safety, curiosity, and compassion instead of judgment. Food and life can feel complicated, but they don't have to keep you from living fully. Healing isn't about perfection; it's about building trust in yourself, one step at a time. You deserve a life where food supports your health, your relationships, and your happiness, rather than holding you back.
Nourish Your Life, Not Your Fear.
populations
- Athletes
- Young Adults
- Adolescents
- Neurodivergent Folks
approaches
specialties
- ARFID
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Anorexia
- Intuitive Eating Work
- Harm Reduction
- Intuitive Eating
- Food Exposures
- Anti-Diet
values
- Empowerment
- Collaboration
- Respect
- Compassion
Usually found chasing peaks, pastries, and possibilities yet to be discovered.
If you asked me to describe myself, I'd say I'm warm, easygoing, and just a little goofy. Outside of work, you'll usually find me in the mountains, where I spend my time mountaineering, trad climbing, or trail running because there's nowhere I feel more grounded than being high on a peak. When I'm back in the city, I enjoy slowing life down by exploring local restaurants and finding great places to eat. I love seeking out new experiences, whether that's standing on top of a mountain, trying a new dish, or simply enjoying time with the people around me.
We'd be a good fit if...
- You want someone who will challenge you with compassion while still meeting you where you are.
- You enjoy working with someone who can talk nutrition, but also understands that food is about connection, culture, experiences, and joy.
- You want a provider who is warm, easygoing, and genuinely invested in getting to know you as a person.
Rates & Insurance
private pay rates
Follow-Up Session: $165
in-network with:
Limited sliding scale openings
- Cigna
- Aetna
- United/UMR
Why This Work Matters To Me
I found the work meaningful. What I enjoyed most, though, was building relationships with patients and helping them better understand their nutrition. Over time, I realized I wanted to make a deeper, more lasting impact than the hospital setting allowed. Working in eating disorder care has given me the opportunity to partner with clients through some of life's hardest challenges and celebrate the meaningful victories that come with recovery.
As an athlete myself, I've also seen firsthand how diet and wellness culture can shape the way people think about food, exercise, and their bodies. I do this work because I want to help people challenge those messages, let go of fear and shame, and create a space where they can rebuild trust in themselves. My hope is that every client leaves feeling more confident, more capable, and better equipped to live a life that isn't defined by their relationship with food.
Nico Parra
Nico is a Registered Dietitian who has been supporting individuals with their relationship with food since 2017, with a specialized focus on eating disorder care since 2020. He earned his degree from Texas State University and completed his dietetic internship at Baptist Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Nico provides both virtual and in-person nutrition counseling and specializes in supporting individuals experiencing eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and ARFID. He enjoys working with athletes, adolescents, and young adults who are looking to build a more trusting and flexible relationship with food, their bodies, and movement.
