Parker Place is the culmination of Dr. Elizabeth Parker’s many years spent working with children to help them reach a healthy place in their lives.
Parker Place is a unique medical practice focusing on the importance of a healthy lifestyle for the treatment and prevention of medical problems in children and youth. Throughout Dr. Parker's medical career, she realized that, while many of her patients’ medical issues could be managed or even resolved by healthy lifestyle changes, the limitations of the medical system in which she worked simply w
ouldn’t allow her to provide the additional guidance and followup she felt her patients and their parents deserved. As an advocate for children’s health and wellness, and for the well-being of families, she knew she wanted to approach medicine differently. Dr. Parker decided to launch a new type of medical practice where she would have time not only to treat her patients’ medical issues, but to actively help patients and their families to make positive changes in their nutrition, exercise, and sleep habits. This, she believes, will not only create immediate improvements in their medical conditions, but will ultimately have the greatest long-term impact on their overall health. By educating and empowering children and parents or caregivers to make informed choices and take control of their health, she is providing them with tools that will benefit them throughout their lives. Parker Place, A Children's Health and Wellness Center, opened its doors in July of 2018, welcoming patients who currently struggle with, or are at risk for, endocrine disorders of all types. The practice also became a resource for children and adolescents struggling with weight management and related health conditions. An essential part of Parker Place's model of care is that providers spend time with each patient and their parent or caregiver to understand their current daily routines as well as their medical problems, and provide curated wellness resources and ongoing support to help them succeed in improving their health. The Parker Place team has found that involving the whole family in making changes is absolutely essential to ensuring those changes become a regular part of their lives. The medical practice, however, is only one part of Parker Place. In addition to their unique, lifestyle-focused approach to patient care, our providers also believe that pediatricians are responsible for preventing disease and nurturing health for all children, including those not currently experiencing any medical issues. For this reason, Parker Place was created to offer support to all families in raising healthy children and adolescents and in adopting healthy habits for a lifetime. In 2020, Parker Place introduced a new service to help children, teenagers, parents and families: individual and group counseling with Kimberley Palmiotto, LCPC, Psy.D. Dr. Palmiotto brings a compassionate model of positive psychology to her work here at Parker Place, and strives to help kids and families to manage their stress, identify their strengths and weaknesses, improve their communication, and achieve happier, healthier lives. Dr. Palmiotto also conducts psychoeducational assessments to support children’s success in academic performance and learning. Parker Place offers affordably priced, provider-facilitated wellness consultations to address children's and parents' health challenges and wellness goals. Public events, such as classes, seminars and workshops, are another opportunity for Parker Place to serve kids and families in the greater Annapolis area. In addition, our team can sometimes be found presenting programs at schools, libraries and other venues, all as part of Parker Place's commitment to empowering kids, guiding parents and serving our community. We take that objective even further by partnering with schools, organizations, and special interest groups within our community for a truly collaborative approach to bolstering families’ health. We work directly with them to understand their specific goals and challenges so that we can create programs and resources that are relevant, accessible, and meet their needs. As such, our offerings are constantly evolving and we welcome families’ input and ideas, always. Parker Place is also committed to supporting our community’s well-being in a variety of ways, from fundraising to volunteering, and we make it a priority to support the charitable causes and projects that mean the most to the families we serve through our programs here in our wellness center. To learn more about the Parker Place team, please click here. You can also read more about our medical practice, or explore our wellness programs. Of course, we also invite you to contact us anytime with questions or to become more involved with Parker Place!
04/14/2025
We still have a couple of slots remaining for this FREE class for infants! The class starts this Thursday (April 17th) and runs for four weeks. To learn more and register, please visit https://parkerplaceannapolis.com/events/tummytime-apr25 - we look forward to welcoming you and your little one to Parker Place!
Calling all parents of babies 2-6 months: our occupational therapist, Katie Hird, is leading a FREE four-week class on Tummy Time! Explore new ways to help your baby love their tummy time while connecting with other parents of little ones! Sessions will take place Thursdays at 10:00am starting April 17th, right here in our Annapolis office. To register, please visit https://parkerplaceannapolis.com/events/tummytime-apr25 or message us for more details!
03/27/2025
Calling all parents of babies 2-6 months: our occupational therapist, Katie Hird, is leading a FREE four-week class on Tummy Time! Explore new ways to help your baby love their tummy time while connecting with other parents of little ones! Sessions will take place Thursdays at 10:00am starting April 17th, right here in our Annapolis office. To register, please visit https://parkerplaceannapolis.com/events/tummytime-apr25 or message us for more details!
03/17/2025
Our team here at Parker Place is still growing! We're delighted to share that Katie Hird, OTD, OTR/L has joined us to offer occupational therapy here in our office. Katie is a pediatric feeding specialist with extensive experience, as well as a Certified Lactation Consultant. She currently has availability for mornings and early afternoons, so be sure to schedule soon! Text our office at 410-844-8998 or message us here on Facebook and we'll be glad to help!
03/13/2025
Are you concerned about your child's mental health, but are unsure whether counseling would be beneficial? Our wonderful mental health therapist, Maggie Yuce, is currently offering completely FREE 15-minute phone consultations for parents and caregivers. This is a great opportunity to chat about your specific concerns and your child's unique needs, and ask any questions you may have about the therapy process. There is no obligation to book a session! Visit https://parkerplaceannapolis.com/counseling to schedule your consultation and learn more about mental and behavioral health services here at Parker Place!
01/31/2025
We're so excited to share a wonderful addition to our team: Maggie Yuce, LCSW-C! Maggie has immediate availability for weekly or biweekly counseling sessions for kids, teens, and young adults. Whether your child is brand new to therapy, or has an established mental health diagnosis, Maggie can help!
Please note that mental health services at Parker Place are available on a self-pay basis only, at a rate of $175 per 50-minute session. If your insurance plan includes out-of-network benefits for mental/behavioral health care, we are happy to provide you with a superbill to request reimbursement!
Currently, Maggie has open slots on Wednesdays at 2pm, and on Thursdays at 2pm or 4pm. These won't last long, so please text our office for more information or check out https://parkerplaceannapolis.com/counseling to learn more!
12/03/2024
Our Holiday Giving Tree is back! This year, we have 33 patients' families who are in need of help providing gifts for their children. By "adopting" one of these families, you can help create some much-needed holiday magic! These local families, all of whom have one or more children who receive services here at Parker Place, are experiencing significant financial hardship and food insecurity, and with your assistance their kids will experience the kind of holiday all children deserve. For your convenience, adopting a family can be done 100% virtually! To learn more or to register as a Giving Family (or individual, or business...), please visit https://parkerplaceannapolis.com/giving-tree-donations or message us here on Facebook!
P.S. We're also very grateful for Amazon gift card donations to help us support the families who don't get chosen, and we appreciate you sharing this post with anyone who may be able to help! Thank you to our wonderful community!
07/31/2024
Check out these upcoming meet & greets from our friends at Arundel Pediatrics, PA!
07/31/2024
It's hard to believe, but the new school year will be here before you know it! If your child is entering grades 1-3 and struggles with skills such as handwriting, cutting, or shoe tying, or has difficulty with fine motor strength or underlying sensory issues, we have something special in store: Fine Motor Camp! This 4-day mini-camp experience is designed and led by our occupational therapist, Kara, and gives kids the opportunity to practice these skills...all while having lots of FUN! It's a great way to build your child's confidence and set them up for success in the classroom. To learn more or register, visit https://www.parkerplaceannapolis.com/events/fine-motor-camp - don't delay, as space is limited!
07/22/2024
24 HOUR FLASH SALE: $50 OFF! If your child is aged 4-6 and starting kindergarten in the fall, our Kindergarten Readiness Mini-Camp is a great way to set them up for success in the classroom setting! Featuring the guidance and expertise of BOTH a licensed occupational therapist and certified speech-language pathologist, this small group gives kids the opportunity to practice the skills they'll need: fine motor, socialization, sensory processing, and much more! Best of all, book your child's spot within the next 24 hours and you'll receive a $50 discount! Visit https://www.parkerplaceannapolis.com/events/kindergarten-pete-the-cat to register today!
07/04/2024
Our office will be closed today (Thursday, July 4th) in observance of Independence Day! We will re-open on Friday, July 5th at 8:00am, and in the meantime, we hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday!
06/26/2024
Many parents have heard of occupational therapy, but are unsure how it benefits kids or whether their child is a good candidate for services. Our OT, Kara, is here to help! If your child experiences sensory struggles, picky eating, deficits in fine motor or gross motor skills, has trouble developing social relationships, lacks self-care skills, or has difficulty keeping up with their same-aged peers in school and at play, we invite you to learn more in a FREE 15-minute phone consultation with Kara! You'll have the opportunity to discuss your child's strengths and challenges, and discover strategies to support their continued development, There is no obligation to proceed with services. To schedule your complimentary call, please visit https://calendly.com/ot-parkerplace/consult!
06/25/2024
If you've been to Parker Place in the past few weeks, you may have encountered these two smiling faces! Meet Kate and Meredith, our two newest members of our admin team! They are both college students home for the summer, so between now and mid-August you'll likely find them checking patients in and out and keeping our clinic looking great. We're thrilled to have them with us and hope you'll say hi when you see them!
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Parker Place is an innovative wellness resource serving the greater Annapolis area. We aim to inspire, empower, and support kids and parents in implementing positive habits for a lifetime of good health. Under the supervision of founder Elizabeth A. Parker, MD, Parker Place’s services encompass both a medical practice, providing pediatric endocrinology and lifestyle medicine, and unique wellness programs for individuals, families, and community groups on all aspects of health and wellness.
Medical Practice
Board-certified pediatric endocrinologist Elizabeth A. Parker, MD offers specialty care for children and adolescents with a variety of endocrine conditions, including:
Thyroid disorders
Pituitary disorders
Short stature/slow growth
Delayed puberty
Precocious puberty
Adrenal disorders
Calcium and Vitamin D disorders
In addition, Dr. Parker treats children and adolescents struggling with weight management issues and related health problems, including:
Overweight/obesity
Hyperlipidemia
Prediabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Hypertension
High cholesterol
Dr. Parker’s collaborative, family-focused approach emphasizes communication, resources and support to help our patients achieve lifelong health.
In addition to our medical practice, Parker Place also strives to be a health and wellness resource to the entire community. We often host family events, open to the public, that focus on nutrition, exercise, stress management, parenting strategies and other topics. Dr. Parker has also led numerous presentations and activities in local schools and libraries, with the goal of inspiring children to lead healthy, active lifestyles.
For families wishing for a more personalized wellness experience, we also offer wellness consultations through our RISE program. These consultations are your opportunity to meet one-on-one with Dr. Parker for advice and resources on virtually any wellness-related issue or concern your family may be facing.
To learn more about Parker Place, please visit our website at http://parkerplaceannapolis.com. You can also call us anytime at 410-844-8998. We look forward to welcoming your family to Parker Place!
