Today we’d like to introduce you to Michelle Pearlman.
Hi Michelle, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today.
My name is Michelle Pearlman, I am a Physician Nutrition Specialist, and board-certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Obesity Medicine. As a gastroenterologist, I understand the importance of gut health as it pertains to dietary habits and maintaining a healthy weight. I use a “food is medicine” approach with all my patients.
I started to become interested in nutrition and exercise when I was a teenager because I felt it was a great outlet for stress reduction and overall wellness. Through my journey, I realized the importance of eating well to feel well, not just today, but every day. I have made it a priority to educate myself and others on how we can use nutrition and exercise to supplement and/or replace more invasive treatments to reduce the burden of disease, healthcare costs, and improve overall well-being.
I was formerly an Assistant Professor in The Department of Medicine, Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases at The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. I recently left to co-found Prime Institute with my twin sister who is a board-certified Urologist and Men’s Health Specialist.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
My journey has not been an easy one, but it has led me to where I am today, for which I am truly grateful. Each of my failures or when someone has told me no, has allowed me to pivot, in all aspects of my life, both personally and professionally.
Oftentimes at the moment, I was upset or frustrated, but I firmly believe that everything happens for a reason. When one door closes, 5 more open, oftentimes allowing for bigger and better opportunities to come.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about PRIME Institute?
At PRIME Institute, we offer customized programs to help adults achieve and maintain their weight-related goals. Personalized programs include dietary and exercise recommendations, potential medications, and/or non-invasive weight loss procedures. Our goal is to help you adopt and maintain a healthier lifestyle, not just today, but every day.
We don’t believe in diets that are often restrictive and not sustainable long term. We work with your dietary preferences and underlying medical conditions to create a nutrition protocol to help you reach your weight goals, but more importantly, keep the weight off for good! By enrolling in our weight management program, we will learn about your medical conditions, food preferences, food intolerances, budget, family unit, and time constraints to develop a personalized nutrition plan that will allow you to eat well, to feel well.
We use an evidence-based approach to improve or prevent chronic medical conditions and tailor recommendations to your specific needs. The weight management program includes medical nutritional therapy (education on basic nutrition principles including exclusive access to member-only online information and resources) and medications for those that qualify.
At Prime Institute, we provide innovative and comprehensive management plans to those seeking weight management, nutrition, men’s health, and sexual health care. Our mission is to provide state-of-the-art care to the South Florida Community and beyond, as it pertains to the prevention and treatment of obesity, men’s health, and sexual health. The Institute will help foster education for patients, providers, and the community at large by offering group seminars, cooking demonstrations, and workshops, and creating an online presence with evidence-based recommendations and information.
We are dedicated to empowering you to advocate for yourself to improve common symptoms and weight-related concerns by targeting the root cause. We focus on using evidence-based medicine and our professional experience to provide you with the tools you need to live your best life ranging from lifestyle medication, and pharmacotherapy, to procedural and surgical interventions.
What’s next?
At Prime Institute, beyond our commitment to providing expert nutrition and health guidance and education via in-person or virtual consultations, our goal is to build an interactive and supportive community where people can connect, obtain credible resources, and become active members of a growing support network. We want to foster community engagement and interaction by hosting both virtual and in-person seminars and events throughout South Florida.
Contact Info:
- Website: Primeinstitute.us
- Instagram: @Primeinstitute
- Other: Pearlmanmds.com
