Tammy Jett-Parmer

Physician Assistant, Heath and Wellness Coach Tammy Jett-Parmer focuses on your needs and challenges.

"Restore the body’s own ability to heal itself"

Tammy's passion is seeking the root causes of illness. With a toolbox such as natural nutritional and hormone support, uncovering food sensitivities and repairing gut imbalances, and supporting sleep and stress response, she focuses on individualized plans. Tammy spends the time with you to help you improve your life. 

She focuses on your needs, problems, and intended outcomes, taking the time and attention to review issues that others may miss, dismiss or lack time to focus on. She searches for the root causes of the issues and uses many types of solutions. This is also called “root cause resolution”, solving the root causes of issues.

Over 25 years in Medicine

Tammy Jett-Parmer began her career working in several treatment settings including emergency and internal medicine, and was drawn expand her practice into integrative and functional medicine.

Tammy Jett-Parmer is a Physician Assistant ("PA"), one of several types of licensed independent medical practitioners: PAs, nurse practitioners and physicians (M.D.s), and in some states, naturopathic physicians and acupuncturists.

PAs can diagnose disease and prescribe medication. PAs undergo rigorous medical training, licensing and certification. Not unlike physicians and nurse practitioners, PAs must complete extensive continuing medical education throughout their careers. 

Specialized training, membership, and conferences with the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), International Consortium for Integrative Medicine (ICIM), American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM), and others have expanded Tammy's "tool box" to help you discover the root cause of illness.

She has been in clinical practice in the Maryland area since 2014.

Certified Health/Wellness Coach

Tammy’s training includes certifications and continuing education in Wellness and Health Coaching through the highly regarded Wellcoaches training institute, and board-certified with National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching. Her dedication to her clients and patients has helped them navigate lifestyle challenges critical to their success. 

Wellness- coaching is a cornerstone to Tammy’s successful patient interaction. Coaching is a powerful method to connect with a patient’s level of interest or abilities in their own health. While many doctors ‘direct’ their patients, coaching is an interactive process which gives the patients co-creation in their own health.

About Health and Wellness Coaching:

Convenient and custom

Health and wellness coaches help individuals improve their overall well-being by providing guidance, support, and motivation. They empower clients to make positive changes in various aspects of their lives, such as physical health, mental well-being, and lifestyle.

Health and Wellness coaching occurs anywhere: online, in-person, or by telephone - it’s your choice.

Health and wellness coaches help individuals improve their overall well-being by providing guidance, support, and motivation. Their primary goal is to empower clients to make positive changes in various aspects of their lives, such as physical health, mental well-being, and lifestyle habits. 

Here’s how coaching can help you:

1. Assess Individual Needs: Tammy starts by evaluating your current health status, lifestyle habits, and wellness goals. This includes assessing areas like nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress levels, and mental health.

2. Set Personalized Goals: Tammy works with you to define realistic and attainable health and wellness goals. These goals may focus on weight loss, improved fitness, stress reduction, better eating habits, or overall well-being.

3. Create Action Plans: Once goals are set, Tammy helps you develop your personalized action plan. This plan outlines specific steps that you can take to achieve your goals, including changes in diet, exercise routines, mindfulness practices, or self-care habits.

4. Provide Accountability: A key aspect of coaching is providing regular “check-ins” to track progress and help you to stay committed to your long-term goals. 

5. Support Behavioral Change: Tammy uses behavior-change techniques to help you overcome challenges and adopt sustainable, long-term habits. She provides emotional support, helps you manage setbacks, and celebrate successes with you to keep you motivated.

6. Offer Education and Resources: Tammy provides educational resources on nutrition, exercise, mental health, and overall wellness. She might offer guidance on how to make healthier food choices, incorporate physical activity, reduce stress, or improve sleep.

7. Adapt Plans as Needed: As you progress, Tammy reassesses goals and strategies with you, making adjustments based on what's working and what needs improvement.

Overall, good health and wellness coaches focus on a holistic approach, addressing physical, mental, and emotional health to help individuals lead healthier, more balanced lives. They often work with a variety of clients, including those looking to lose weight, manage chronic conditions, improve fitness, or achieve greater life satisfaction.

Tammy Jett-Parmer’s experienced medical background and interests in environmental and functional medicine can help you overcome health issues with the deep knowledge and care that you are seeking.