We are so excited to introduce this month’s Odacité Kind of Girl,  Dr. Tiffany Lester. She is a Medical Director at Parsley Health, San Francisco with specialized training in functional medicine, acupuncture, and nutrition. You also might recognize her as a contributor for leading wellness publications including MindBodyGreen, Thoughtfully Magazine and The Huffington Post.

Dr. Tiffany Lester believes that we all have the ability to take charge of our health. She is passionate about healing chronic disease through whole foods and teaching people how simple, small shifts can have an enormous impact on their fatigue, stress, and pain levels.

Her mantra: “98% healthy. 2% cupcakes. Life is too short to never have cupcakes!”... we wanted to know more :-)

Here is what Dr. Tiffany Lester has to say about why she became a doctor, what changes she hopes to see in the healthcare industry, and what her philosophy is when it comes to skincare.

I initially became interested in medicine when my mother got sick when I was a teenager. Over time it has evolved into using my natural interest in science and nutrition to help others live their healthiest life.

I would love to see more focus on prevention and chronic disease. This is the bread and butter of work at Parsley Health. Although the price point is accessible for many, not everyone can afford to pay for our approach to health in addition to their monthly insurance plan. Changing the trajectory of poor health in our country is going to require that we focus less on procedures and medications and more on getting to the root cause of disease.

1. Move every single day. 2. Eat food that your grandmother would recognize. 3. Be still and breathe.

Consistency is key. There are so many options for clean beauty now it can be tempting to try all of them! I try to stick to just a few companies whose philosophy I believe in and what works for my skin. By keeping my routine simple and just doing it morning and night is key to keeping that glow. It's also important to remember that healthy skin is ultimately from the inside out and no one product will save you from an unhealthy lifestyle.