Hi, I’m Nicole, a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS).
I work with women struggling with chronic bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort, and unpredictable digestion who have often been told that everything looks “normal,” even though they feel anything but fine.
I help them calm their digestive symptoms, expand the foods they can comfortably eat, and stop organizing their lives around food restrictions and bathrooms so they can eat out, travel, exercise and enjoy their lives with confidence again.
I see clients in person in Salida, CO or virtually.
Get started by booking a free discovery call today!
I was too.
After over 15 years of dealing with chronic stomach pain, I’d heard it all.
“Your bloodwork looks good!”
“Tests show everything is normal - we don’t know what’s causing your pain.”
“Maybe it’s all in your head.”
“Just take a vacation.”
“It’s just IBS. You’ll have to live with it.”
“You’ll probably be in pain for the rest of your life.”
I wasn’t satisfied with those answers, and you shouldn’t be either.
You deserve better.
Tired of Being Told “Everything is Normal?”
A Different Approach
You don’t need more information or someone online selling you a supplement that will “fix your bloating for good!”
You need someone to listen to your story, map the patterns, and put the pieces together.
I will look at what you’re eating (or avoiding), and also at stress, sleep, exercise, recovery, and more.
We’ll order bloodwork if we need more data, or dive into functional stool testing to really seek out the root cause.
Then we’ll craft a plan to restore your digestive function.
So you can eat without fear of gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, or pain.
Client Testimonials
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"My experience with Nicole has been truly life changing..."
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] listens well and takes a holistic approach..."
“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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"[Nicole] helped me more in my first visit with her than that of all my other provider visits combined..."
“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 have more energy, feel better in my body, and genuinely feel healthier and more like myself than I ever have..."
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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"...my appetite is back and my symptoms have drastically improved!"
“When I reached out to Nicole, I was referred by my therapist. For years, I had been struggling with lack of appetite and had lost a lot of weight in an unhealthy way.
I finally took the leap of faith and from the very beginning, Nicole was attentive and compassionate. We began with baby steps and eventually did several tests and a few sessions and I was given a detailed and customized plan to take steps towards better nutrition and health.
I dealt with a lot of fatigue, brain fog and stress. Through her expert guidance, I started with supplements and small steps in what and how I ate.
Just a few months later, my appetite is back and my symptoms have drastically improved! I'm so grateful that I trusted her and now I'm well on my way with better nutrition and a healthier mindset. I couldn't recommend her more highly!”
-Caleb D.
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“I’ve noticed an increase in energy…and my sleep and digestion are finally stable after years of discomfort.”
“I reached out to Nicole at Morning Sage Wellness in the middle of a large training block for a huge endurance event where I was experiencing poor sleep, fatigue, and a lack of recovery between sessions.
She quickly determined that I was under refueling and came up with a detailed plan of macro nutrients to support my level of effort. I noticed improvement quickly but also received much more than I anticipated.
She ordered a comprehensive blood work panel and suggested dietary changes to address some deficiencies and small concern areas in additions to some helpful, safe supplements…
I’ve noticed an increase in energy, much better body composition and some healthy weight loss. Additionally my sleep and digestion are finally stable.after years of discomfort.
I highly recommend Nicole if you are struggling to find sensible and sustainable eating habits, performance enhancement or general wellness. You won’t be disappointed!”
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.
