Dara Parker is a Health & Wellness Coach in the Woodlands, Texas. Trained by The Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York City, her mission is to help restore balance and overall wellness through nutrition and self-care practices. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication studies and secondary education from St. Edward's University in Austin, where she graduated Cum Laude in 2001. Parker was a highly accomplished high school teacher and instructional mentor for 12 years in Texas. She has substantial experience teaching and coaching individuals and teams.

Dara was diagnosed with Chronic Lyme Disease from a tick bite in 2012. The three years following this diagnosis became of journey of seeking relief from a laundry list of symptoms, in over 10 physicians' offices throughout the United States. Doctors prescribed endless bottles of antibiotics that eventually led to trying to ease side effects but never truly feeling well. In 2015, after visiting with a functional medicine practitioner, Dara made small and manageable changes in her diet that included intuitive eating and whole, organic foods; she learned to "crowd out" ingredients and foods that led to inflammation in her body. Additionally, she began IV therapy to replenish vitamin and mineral deficiencies. These self-care practices led to a life-changing turn in her overall health. The arthritis, brain fog, short term memory loss, lethargy, and stomach discomforts began to dissipate. After years of research and making mental & physical wellness a priority herself, Dara is passionate about helping others learn to incorporate integrative nutrition into their own lives.