Samantha Franceshini

Health Coach

Samantha Franceshini MS

Samantha is a Clinical Nutritionist and Functional Nutrition Coach with advanced functional medicine training. She received her Masters of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Integrative Health from Maryland University of Integrative Health, and continued her education with the School of Applied Functional Medicine, Institute for Functional Medicine, and Kharrazian Institute. Samantha has been practicing functional medicine for 7+ years, specializing in gut health, women's health, fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum care. She also has experience with chronic conditions training alongside a Lyme-literate doctor, and is a CNS candidate.

Provider Overview

Training Institutions
Maryland University of Integrative Health (MS), School of Applied Functional Medicine, the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), Kean University (BS), Kharrazian Institute.
What I’m most excited to bring to Parsley Health members
I love using Parsley Health’s whole-person approach to meet the unique needs and health goals of the members I work with. I believe that there is always a solution to every symptom, and that when you are able to find the root cause (or root causes!) and work upstream, you can make a huge impact by creating positive feedback loops. I work to integrate contemporary science while acknowledging the connection between body systems. I put myself in the members' shoes to better understand their lifestyle to best support them. I believe when you make an impact in someone’s life you create ripples, influencing others around them, and soon you are creating waves.
Ask me about
My instagram @nutritionbysam, my blog nutritionbysam.com, my natural birth experience with my daughter, and my Pomeranian Lucca who does yoga with me
Most likely to find me
Recipe testing in my kitchen to create healthy recipes for nutritionbysam, spending time with my family, or planing my next adventure
Patient Testimonials
If you are looking for a very comprehensive analysis of your health with an individualized health plan, I highly recommend getting functional labs done through Parsley Health.
Vee, Parsley Health member
Three ways to start your functional medicine care
Each option offers expert guidance by our board-certified clinicians. The right place to start depends on what you already know and what you want help with next.
Start with labs
Get advanced lab testing to better understand your body and health. A Parsley clinician interprets your results and helps identify what matters most.
Pricing: Starting at $350. Self-pay only. HSA/FSA eligible.
Already have labs?
Upload labs from any functional labs provider and schedule a lab review with a Parsley clinician, plus guidance on what to do next.
Pricing: $250 for a one-time virtual visit. Self-pay only. HSA/FSA eligible.
Care membership
Partner with a clinician and dedicated care team who support your progress over time. Available in-person in NYC and Los Angeles, and nationwide via telehealth.