Mary Purdy, MS, RD

Mary is a wealth of knowledge on nutrition and comes at the matter from a fresh, understanding perspective that is client focused. Non-​judgmental, Mary works with people to figure out practical solutions that work. I have done two detoxes with Mary as well as numerous consultations. She helped me reduce my cholesterol and improve my health in general.
Full disclosure: Mary is my sister. But regardless of that fact, she is a fantastic nutritional professional.

I have been working off and on with Mary Purdy and Nourishing Balance for several years and have so appreciated her professionalism and caring manner. When we are in conversation about a particular issue, she is l00% centered on me and my problem, whatever it might be, and comes up with recommendations. I just signed up for my third detox régime beginning 23 Jan (2013) and am looking forward not only to the process, which is always encouraging and engaging, but the product: I always feel terrific afterwards! Thank you, Mary P!

Mary is a wonderful nutritionist and person! She is warm, thoughtful for your needs and not at all judgmental — she comes up with great alternatives and ideas, and arms you with plenty of recipes and relevant information. Do not hesitate to make an appointment with her — you won’t be disappointed!

I have seen Mary off and on for close to 2 years now, and I highly recommend her! She has helped me through the practical and emotional barriers to celiac disease and more recently a thyroid disorder. She always sends me home with a write up of what we discussed, recipes, and a fresh outlook on my health.
My favorite thing about Mary is how she treats me. I have never felt pressured to eat my weight in kale or follow some nutrition plan I didn’t feel good about. She asks questions about my preferences and likelihood of preparing foods so that it’s a co-​created plan. Her witty and spunky personality is so comforting, not to mention how sensitive she is to my «relationship with my body».

I saw Mary a couple years ago (when my insurance was better — I’d still be seeing her if my ins. covered her services) at Seattle Healing Arts; my doctor Fernando Vega recommended her. I loved going to see her, I always came away with good information. My skin improved quite a bit while I was seeing her and I give her a lot of the credit. Mary is very intelligent and insightful and she’s fun to be around — she really gave above and beyond in terms of service and care when I was seeing her. She’s someone I really trust. I’m sure I will be seeing her in the future — she is the best.

i love mary. i came to see her for unresolved skin problems that i was sure were caused by diet. it turns out i was right, and mary got me on the right path. i’m taking a lot of supplements, but there’s zero pressure to buy any brand (i use pcc, vega & now foods brands), and she doesn’t pressure me to eat anything i don’t like or have an ethical objection to. i feel better than i have in YEARS and am very, very happy.

Fantastic! We went to see her for a basic ‘introductory’ appointment and she is so warm and down to earth. Very accessible, realistic advice on how to adapt your diet — with good hands-​on examples — right down to showing us food labels to make it easier to shop.

What is more important in life than your health?! Nothing. I learn that more and more as I get older and experience issues myself and also see many loved ones who are struggling through preventable illnesses. Mary has served myself and family members to an exceptional level. There is no better nutritionist out there. Her knowledge goes way outside the box. She flys to Boston for educational conferences to keep herself up to speed on the latest and greatest information. More importantly, she knows how to coach and encourage in a way that produces maximum results.

Mary is this super big brain food geek that understands the chemical breakdown of foods, yet is someone that can explain it in such a simple way that it makes sense for someone that hasn’t ever really cared before. I have worked with Mary for over a year now, both 1 – 1 but also with her amazing detox class and the results have always been great. In addition I have managed to maintain much of Mary’s recommendations into my regular diet so even when I don’t actually see her, she is still having an effect. If anyone wants to have more energy, to become healthy without relying on over the counter meds and maintain the ideal body weight give her a try. I especially recommend her class’s as you also get the support of other members so you don’t have to feel like you are alone.

I signed up for one of Mary’s Detox workshops in the spring this year. The detox took place in a group setting which was great for accountability and exchanging ideas and experiences. It also makes receiving her services very affordable. Mary presented useful information in person and via email which made meal planning and grocery shopping easy and fun. Mary is super enthusiastic, fun and creative.

My wife and I have been trying to conceive for a little under a year now. As anyone who has been in this situation knows, it can be a difficult and frustrating experience when you don’t see the results you hope for. Mary consulted with us and helped us understand so much about our experience… in just a couple months with a few herbal and diet recommendations from Mary, my wife has gone from having very irregular, unpredictable cycles, chronic fatigue, and anxiety struggles to consistent cycles, reduced stress and has had noticeably increased her energy. We are not pregnant yet, but the changes have been significant and we are filled with renewed hope. Regardless of the result on the pregnancy front, as a husband, seeing my wife’s energy increase and her stress decrease means so much to me and I am grateful for Mary’s caring expertise.

I’ve had weight issues all of my life, which I’ve learned to embrace and accept, without a heaping dose of self-​hatred, luckily. I met Mary a little over a year ago and we talked a bit about my health concerns, starting with allergies that had been worsening year after year. Over time, we made small, step-​by-​step changes, from which I saw marked improvement. We then moved onto the deeper issues with my weight fluctuations, and the possible sources of my difficulty losing weight. Mary was very attentive, supportive and willing to really hear me, rather than just put me in a box of «eat less, exercise more», which I’ve found so many other health practicioners do. She listened to deep rooted issues about my past and my relationship to food as a result. She helped me implement realistic changes for my insanely busy lifestyle. She has NEVER judged me for anything I’ve put in my mouth, or refused to, for that matter (mushrooms, yuck!). She never asked me to deprive myself of nourishment, but instead introduced me to delicious new foods that were able to replace some of the foods we found my body has a harder time processing. I have been working with her for just over a year and in that time I’ve lost almost 15 pounds, I feel healthier, my skin looks better, I get regular compliments on how I look and I finally feel that I have some sense of control over my body ‘s metabolism and hormonal issues. I can’t say enough good things about Mary. She’s changed my life. If I could give her 10 stars, I would.
Thank you, Mary, for all you do to help me feel great everyday.

Mary is so much more than a nutrition counselor. She is a creative, inspiring person who not only has wonderful information to share, but also has a method of delivery that keeps me focused and mindful throughout the week. In other words, Mary ROCKS! She gently guides me through the options I have regarding my food choices and offers solutions I never would have thought of on my own — or even read about in a book! I don’t feel judged or embarrassed in her office, only inspired and excited to try the new recipe or vegetable she brings to my attention. I have never felt better, really! For anyone out there looking for a nutritionist, I highly HIGHLY recommend Mary — give her a call! You never know what your diet might be doing to your body… or your mind, for that matter!