Hi, I’m Nicole, a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS).
I help adults with persistent digestive issues identify root causes and find relief through functional testing and personalized nutrition and lifestyle plans. I also enjoy working with athletes and longevity enthusiasts to optimize performance and long term health.
I see clients in person in Salida, CO or virtually.
Get started by booking a free discovery call today!
Who I Help
Are you someone who:
has persistent digestive issues no matter what you try?
is constantly on the go and can’t figure out what to eat to feel better?
wants to optimize nutrition for athletic performance?
feels tired or inflamed and can’t figure out why?
wants to improve nutrition for longevity so you can live a long and healthy life?
Using personalized nutrition and functional testing, I will help you uncover root causes, restore balance, and build habits that support long-term wellbeing.
We will work together to create a plan tailored to your unique needs and goals. This is a space where you are heard, supported, and empowered to heal.
My Values
Deep Listening: Taking time to hear your full story so you feel seen and understood.
Individualized Care: Every plan is tailored to your unique needs, goals, and lifestyle.
Compassion and Empathy: You are supported in a safe, inclusive, non-judgmental space.
Empowerment Through Education: Learn how your body works so you can care for yourself with confidence.
Whole-Person Healing: Address gut health, stress, sleep, movement, and emotions together.
Nourishment Over Perfection: Focus is on sustainable habits, balance, and long-term wellbeing.
Community: Commitment to donate 2% of annual profits to food access initiatives in Chaffee County, investing in the health of my local community.
Client Testimonials
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My experience with Nicole has been truly life changing.
She has listened, supported and encouraged me in my quest to have more energy, feel better, be stronger and regulate my digestion issues. Her knowledge and resources are amazing and I highly recommend Nicole for improving your nutrition and health goals.
- Katie K
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“Nicole is awesome. She listens well and takes a holistic approach to health and wellness. She also has personally dealt with her own health challenges and is able to bring that personal experience to her work helping others on their unique journeys to wellness.
I am feeling much better now than I was before I started working with her. Thanks, Nicole!”
— Jonathan S
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“I had an excellent experience working with Nicole. She took the time to thoroughly understand my health history, lifestyle, and goals, and helped me gain a much clearer picture of my overall nutritional health.
What impressed me most was her ability to explain complex topics in a way that was easy to understand while providing practical, personalized guidance that I could immediately put into action. I never felt rushed, and she genuinely listened to my concerns and questions.
Her knowledge, professionalism, and caring approach made the entire process both informative and encouraging.
I left feeling empowered, with a clear plan and a much better understanding of how nutrition impacts my health and well-being.
I highly recommend her to anyone looking for thoughtful, evidence-based nutritional guidance and a partner in improving their overall health. She was absolutely awesome to work with!”
—Jesse M
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“With several chronic and complex GI conditions, I’ve seen an overwhelming amount of providers for decades now. I finally connected with Nicole at Morning Sage Wellness, who probably helped me more in my first visit with her than that of all my other provider visits combined!
What has set Nicole apart is that she takes the time to really listen to me—to my frustrations, my struggles, my needs, my successes, and my hopes. Her down-to-earth, calming, and positive presence creates a safe and comfortable space where I can share my story. I feel heard by Nicole. And in better understanding me, she has known how to help me better—asking relevant and effective questions to create a clearer picture for us both.
With my provided details and Nicole’s expert skillset, we collaborate together to develop customized plans and goals that I can attain. I feel like a true teammate in my wellness journey with Nicole, as she helps guide the way. I look forward to more of that and already owe so much of my newfound wellness to Nicole and Morning Sage Wellness!”
-Phil C
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I went to Nicole at Morning Sage Wellness to get a true baseline understanding of my health, nutrition, and overall wellness — especially with longevity and prevention in mind as I get older — and the experience was incredible.
Nicole is incredibly knowledgeable, but what really stood out is how easy she makes everything to understand. She doesn’t just tell you what to do; she helps you understand why your body needs it and how it all connects. That level of education and support made a huge difference for me.
Her continued resources and guidance have been a game changer, and I feel so much more confident and informed about my body and my health moving forward. I can’t recommend Nicole enough to anyone looking to take a proactive approach to their wellness.-Michael M
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I cannot say enough wonderful things about my experience with Nicole. After dealing with a lifelong metabolic issue, I had honestly started to believe that feeling truly good and comfortable in my body just wasn’t something I could expect for myself. After working with Nicole I don't believe that anymore.
I have more energy, feel better in my body, and genuinely feel healthier and more like myself than I ever have. Also, I have felt heard, supported, and empowered throughout the process.
I am incredibly grateful for the knowledge, care, and guidance she has given me. If you are struggling with a long-term health or metabolic issue and feel like you’ve tried everything, I cannot recommend her highly enough!-Jennifer S.
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Nicole helped me tune up my diet with great results!
Having discovered the benefits of a high protein diet, I had questions and issues I needed to address.
I had never been to a nutritionist and thought I had a solid knowledge base, but Nicole helped reveal some blind spots and gaps in my nutrition knowledge base.
I am feeling better, eating better and getting leaner. Thanks Nicole!
-Bill W
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Nicole is an amazing Health Professional!
I am completely satisfied with every single interaction that I have had with her! She is an accomplished scientist - very thorough in her approach to helping me improve my overall health! She is so educated and has wonderful, attainable suggestions!
She is attentive and took the time to get to the bottom of where all of my "levels" are- so she could recommend the best supplements! Very impressed and would highly recommend her to anyone! 5+ *******
-Jennifer O.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I help adults who want personalized nutrition support for digestive health, chronic or unexplained symptoms, athletic performance, and healthy aging.
I work with people who feel like they have tried everything, have been told their labs are "normal" but don't feel normal or want a more individualized approach to nutrition and wellness.
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Functional nutrition can provide support for concerns such as IBS, bloating, gas, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, food intolerances, SIBO, digestive discomfort, fatigue, blood sugar regulation, nutrient deficiencies, and healthy aging.
Nutrition care is individualized based on your symptoms, health history, goals, and available laboratory or functional testing.
Functional nutrition is complementary to medical care and is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment by a physician.
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Yes. Digestive health is one of my primary areas of focus.
Nutrition support may include looking at food patterns, fiber intake, meal timing, digestion, stress, sleep, lifestyle factors, and functional testing to better understand factors contributing to persistent digestive symptoms.
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Yes. I work with clients who have been diagnosed with or are experiencing symptoms associated with SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth).
Nutrition support may include helping you navigate food intolerances, dietary changes, motility support, nutrition adequacy, and strategies for rebuilding dietary variety after treatment.
Testing and treatment decisions are individualized and coordinated with your medical providers when appropriate.
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Yes. When testing would add useful information, I may use functional and specialty laboratory testing as part of a personalized nutrition plan.
Depending on your needs, this may include comprehensive bloodwork, digestive testing, or other functional assessments.
Testing is not automatically recommended for everyone; it should answer a specific question and inform your care.
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This is a common reason people seek functional nutrition support. A “normal” level doesn’t mean optimal, and when taken in the context of your symptoms and lifestyle can provide useful information to work with.
Morning Sage Wellness offers comprehensive bloodwork review and nutrition-focused interpretation. I’ll map your lab results to your symptoms and put the pieces together to make sense of the big picture.
Nutrition-focused interpretation does not replace your physician's medical evaluation or diagnosis.
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Yes. Virtual nutrition appointments are available, so you don't need to live in Salida to work with Morning Sage Wellness.
I see clients virtually as well as in person in Salida, Colorado.
