OurTeam
We are a passionate team of nutrition therapists ready to help you live a healthier, more joyful life!
Our approach to nutrition is personalized to you so you can see long-term results. As your partner in health, we co-create a plan for you so you achieve results.
Meet the Team at Parikh Nutrition
Elizabeth (Scottie) Socha RD, CDCES
- Licensed in Maryland
- Accepting New Clients Ages 18+
- Via Telehealth & In Person (Silver Spring, Maryland)
Experience:
- Bachelors of Science in Public Health and Food and Nutrition
- 9 Years of experience as a Registered Dietitian
- 4 years of experience as CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist)
Specializes In:
- Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
- Prediabetes
- Kidney Disease
- High Cholesterol
- Weight Management (weight loss & weight gain)
- GLP-1–Assisted Weight Loss Support
About Scottie
She loves getting outside as much as possible, spending time with her husband, cats and dog, and (slowly) learning how to dance!
Carolyn (Carrie) Ziskind RD, LD
- Licensed in Maryland and Washington DC
- Accepting New Clients Ages 18+
- Via Telehealth & In Person (Silver Spring, Maryland)
Experience
- Bachelor of Science
- 5 Years of experience as a Registered Dietitian
- 10+ years of experience in Communication
Specializes In
- Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes
- PCOS
- Fertility and Women’s Health
- Hashimoto’s and Thyroid Health
- High Cholesterol
- Weight Management (weight loss & weight gain)
- Health at Any Size
- GLP-1–Assisted Weight Loss Support
About Carolyn
She enjoys spending time with her kids and husband, exploring nature, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.
Gargi Parikh RDN, CDCES, MPH
- Licensed in Maryland and Washington DC
- CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist), Certified Yoga Teacher & Herbalist
- Trained in Functional Medicine and uses specialized lab testing including GI-MAP Stool Testing, HTMA Testing & DUTCH Hormone Testing
- Only accepting new clients 18+ for gut health & in-person new clients in Camp Springs
- Via Telehealth & In Person (Silver Spring and Camp Springs, Maryland)
Experience
- BS from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- 24 Years of experience as an RD
Specializes In
- Type 1, Prediabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, including LADA
- Gut Health, including SIBO, acid reflux, parasites, and more
- Women’s Health, including perimenopause and menopause
- Kidney Disease
- PCOS and PMS
- High Cholesterol
- Weight Management (weight loss or weight gain),
- GLP-1–Assisted Weight Loss Support
- Plant-Based, Flexitarian, South Asian, and Vegetarian Diets
About Gargi
She loves being a boy mom, the smell of fresh rain, going on long walks, finding cute coffeeshops, and spending time with friends and family. Dreams of living in a different country for 1 month each year!
Alyssa Odiada, Office Manager & Scheduler
Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition
- 3 years of experience in virtual operations and administrative support
- 2 years of experience in nutrition in the Philippines
About Alyssa
She enjoys riding her bike, visiting cafes, reading self-development books, serving in her spiritual community, and spending quality time with her family.
We are dedicated to Helping You
experience the same joy thousands of my clients have found from improved health.