Patty McManamee, MS, CNS, LDN, INHC
I love empowering people to take charge of their own health by educating and guiding them about nutrition, stress management, sleep, movement, and mind-body connection. Health and wellness are about feeling whole, balanced, and connected. It’s about being able to engage in life fully with energy and purpose. It’s about experiencing emotional balance in order to move through time with joy, motivation, and resilience. I believe in the power of the human body to heal the body. The body’s function is to stay in balance. Give the body what it needs, and its ability to remain in balance improves. Ultimately, the body wants to feel loved, safe and secure. That feeling of love, safety and security is different for everyone which is why I believe in personalized medicine. Everyone’s body is different, and everyone’s health story is unique. I love to connect deeply with people and be part of their health journey. It is a true passion of mine.
I came to natural medicine like many people, through my own healing journey. I experienced, first hand, how the body can heal when given the right positive signaling, but what brought it all together for me was connecting my mind to my body and spirit. I started listening closely and taking ownership of my health. Over the past 20 years, I have learned about natural remedies for health using food, herbs, plant medicine, supplements, and mind-body therapies. This inspired me to continue my learning in a more formal way. My purpose and goal is to share this information with all that want to empower themselves and take charge of their own health. I believe nutrition and lifestyle interventions are the cornerstone to wellness. It's the things you do and the thoughts you have everyday that have the greatest impact on your health.
Outside of health and wellness, which are true passions of mine, I love being outside- hiking, biking, walking, sunbathing, and gardening. I love meeting new people and experiencing new cultures, food, and environments. Life is full of adventure!
Location: CIH Potomac Office
Education & Certifications
The University of Colorado at Boulder, BS. in Psychology, 1993
California State University of Northridge, Special Education Credential, 2000
The Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, 2016 Purple Elephant Health and Wellness, Owner/Practitioner, 2016-2017
Maryland University of Integrative Health, MS, Clinical and Integrative Nutrition, 2019 Certified Nutrition Specialist, Board of Certified Nutrition Specialist, 2020
Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist, Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice, 2020
Balanced Whole Nutrition Owner/ Practitioner, 2020-2022