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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.

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.

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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.

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Client Testimonials

  • “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

  • “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

  • “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. But Nicole isn’t just a “guide,” per se—she has direct lived experience here too. This further fuels her passion as a licensed functional nutritionist. She relates to what “it” can be like.

    I know Nicole is highly invested in my wellness because she is highly invested in her own wellness. She is her own living testament of what “it” can also be like. I look forward to more of that and already owe so much of my newfound wellness to Nicole and Morning Sage Wellness!”

    -Phil C

  • 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

When you prioritize your health,

everything else benefits.