"This review is long overdue but definitely a testimony to how wonderful Nicole is. Our journey with her began in 2021 after chasing answers for ten years. My daughter had a lot of health issues that were never properly diagnosed. She saw multiple doctors, specialists, had lots of bloodwork, and other testing along the way. The result was always the same - your results are within the levels. Needless to say we had almost given up hope. Through all of my online searching I ran across a lady praising Nicole for restoring her health so my daughter agreed she would give the program a try. Best decision of our lives! Here we are four years later and thanks to Nicole my daughter has the knowledge and tools to manage and keep her health intact. To this day, my daughter says after all the doctors she encountered over her ten year journey, Nicole is the only one that actually took the time to scour over all her past medical notes, truly listen to her concerns, and make her feel like they were partnering in the journey together. We are forever appreciative for Nicole's willingness to dive deep and find answers for those who feel brushed off and unheard while battling health issues."

"I decided to start the program with Chews Food Wisely because my PCOS symptoms were getting worse over the years. I was so tired all the time, no energy, mood swings and would only get my period once a year. Working with Emily was awesome! She was so patient and understanding in explaining all of my results from blood work and tests and what was actually going on with my body and making recommendations to combat my symptoms accordingly. Months later, I have energy again, stable moods, got my period more regulated (and lost weight as an added bonus). The knowledge and experience to better my body gained going through this program is invaluable!"

"Very good experience with Emily and Nicole. Knowledgeable not only of nutrition but of appropriate supplements. They work with the client hand in hand, and offer different strategies to reach the goals. My first concern when I came to them was very low energy and weight gain. After three months of work, my energy is back again and progressing steadily towards the weight gain. Very happy about the experience!"

I can't say enough about Nicole and Emily. I have learned so much working with them, and I hope to continue working with them in the future. They take the time to explain how your body works, how imbalances affect it, and what your body needs. I've learned more in a few weeks that I have in the almost 20 years of my autoimmune thyroid journey. I am not where I want to be yet, but I have seen so much progress. I am saving money on supplements I didn't need. I am so hopeful for the future!

"I am just finishing up 4 months of working with Emily and Nicole and can’t recommend them enough! Emily took time to learn my symptoms and obstacles and tailor a plan for me. In just a short few months I’ve seen significant changes in blood work, digestion, and weight loss. On top of this I am feeling so confident moving forward and know that they will be there for me if I need them again in the future. I am genuinely sad our time is coming to an end!!"

"I had been following Nicole for a long time before I finally took the jump and signed up for her program. I am so grateful that I did! She and Emily are both so incredibly compassionate and understanding to what women with thyroid and hormonal disorders are going through. The support and communication was exactly what I needed to push myself to make changes, and the guidance provided is something I will forever value. It was a great program, worth every penny, and provided me with the tools and confidence to make good food choices, but also to improve my relationship with food. I will be forever grateful for this program!
Thank you to Nicole and Emily. You are both amazing!"

"To say I am thankful for Nicole and Emily is an understatement. Working with Chews Food Wisely has totally changed my life.

When I started working with Emily, my primary goal was to know what it felt like to feel good. I couldn't recall a time during which I wasn't in pain or super tired or brain foggy at all throughout my whole life. By the time I started working with Emily, all that was just my normal. I had tried a bunch of things, too, including elimination diets and supplements that didn't really do much for me. I was down to maybe a few foods that I could eat without feeling bloated and awful, and even that list was rapidly dwindling.

I had also just pulled out of my second marathon training block because my body was just too tired to train and I felt like I was running through mud every single time I went out.

Emily helped me identify a stomach infection, and several really low or borderline low levels on my bloodwork. She gave me a really clear protocol to follow and our check-ins were so useful. I feel better than I ever have and am able to eat pretty much anything without assuming that I'll be bloated and feel exhausted after. I was able to go eat at a restaurant and leave feeling normal; not like I needed to go lie down or change into Thanksgiving pants. You really don't realize how restricted your life is until you have it back.

Thank you to Nicole and Emily. You are both amazing!"

“Working with Nicole has been absolutely life changing. Nicole’s wealth of knowledge paired with her enthusiasm for her practice delivers information in a digestible way that is easy into put into practice. Learning from Nicole about my body has been an exciting process that has helped me incorporate meaningful changes. I now know the ‘why’ behind important life changes. I sincerely recommend working with Nicole.”

“Working with Nicole is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made for my health. After being diagnosed with PCOS in 2020, I tried many “PCOS diets” and supplement protocols, but always ended up frustrated, discouraged, and very hungry. Nicole has given me a plan that makes me feel nourished and satisfied. Her practical approach is sustainable and is something I feel I can continue with long term. She is a brilliant dietician who fully understands and can explain what is happening in your body. Her science driven and lab backed approach assured me that the supplements I’m taking and the diet and lifestyle changes I’m making are the right path forward. I cannot recommend working with Nicole enough!”

“There isn’t a more practical, effective, compassionate nutritionist than Nicole. I first went to see Nicole to try to address some stomach issues. Not only did Nicole help me to cure my stomach issues, she helped to clear up my skin, alleviate allergies and migraines, and to reduce inflammation resulting in weight loss. Her approach is practical; her protocols are manageable and are not overwhelming. Nicole has improved my quality of life, and continues to be a resource for me, my friends and my family.

"I’m feeling better – more energy for sure, which is great. I’m also back at less than my pre-pregnancy weight! So that’s always nice too! I’m now fully gluten free and it’s going great. The best part is my periods are now normal! No more 60 day cycles!"

I've worked with Nicole and her team twice now!

These past several months, paired with Emily and supported by Nicole, have moved the needle in my approach towards food, my body, and my lifestyle more than any other course or investment.

Emily's gentle approach makes me feel like she trusts me to make intentional and goal-oriented food decisions - leading me to trust myself and achieve a balance of soul-filling and strategic food choices I have never before been able to accomplish.

This duo of women perfectly marry science backed and targeted strategies with real-life grace and support. I am so glad I took the time and invested in myself!

"Not only has Emily, as a person, been a delight to work with but the results from the personal care have made all the difference. I have spent years exhausted to the point that getting out of bed a lot of days was such effort, every day I was uncomfortabley bloated by the end of the day, horrible menstrual cycle, hair falling out, body aching almost daily like I had the body aches of the flu, joint pain that it would hurt to open a bottle of water or shake someone’s hand, headaches, brain fog, amongst several other unpleasant symptoms. Now for the last couple years I was able to read and learn and do the basics: eat breakfast, add protein, work on my circadian rhythm, nervous system work, minerals, and with those things I saw improvement. But the symptoms were still there, just not as bad. I knew I could feel better I just did not know how to get there. The personal one on on care, the testing to find root causes, and someone with the knowledge of how all those things fit together and were best addressed in MY body made all the difference. What a blessing to work with The Chews Food Wisely team. It has been an investment in my quality of life and my families. I am a better wife, mom, friend, and coworker being able to function in what feels like the most freedom I have had in my body for years. Thank you Emily and Chews Food Wisely!"

"Not only has Emily, as a person, been a delight to work with but the results from the personal care have made all the difference. I have spent years exhausted to the point that getting out of bed a lot of days was such effort, every day I was uncomfortabley bloated by the end of the day, horrible menstrual cycle, hair falling out, body aching almost daily like I had the body aches of the flu, joint pain that it would hurt to open a bottle of water or shake someone’s hand, headaches, brain fog, amongst several other unpleasant symptoms. Now for the last couple years I was able to read and learn and do the basics: eat breakfast, add protein, work on my circadian rhythm, nervous system work, minerals, and with those things I saw improvement. But the symptoms were still there, just not as bad. I knew I could feel better I just did not know how to get there. The personal one on on care, the testing to find root causes, and someone with the knowledge of how all those things fit together and were best addressed in MY body made all the difference. What a blessing to work with The Chews Food Wisely team. It has been an investment in my quality of life and my families. I am a better wife, mom, friend, and coworker being able to function in what feels like the most freedom I have had in my body for years. Thank you Emily and Chews Food Wisely!"

"Working with Nicole and her team helped me completely and sustainably change my relationship with food for the better, and I couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you!"

"I've had incredible results working with Nicole. As a dietitian myself, I have high standards in the practitioners I work with and Nicole is the best of the best. She is incredibly knowledgeable, thorough, and has excellent communication skills. With her assistance on diet modification and supplementation I've worked through diet intolerances and migraines that have resolved! She is an excellent functional medicine practitioner and I highly recommend working with her."

"I have had such an incredible experience working with Nicole. I still have about a month and a half to go in the program and I can say I have pretty much met all of my goals so believe me when I say you will see the results. Nicole has helped me better advocate for myself. Through her referral, I was able to take the next steps in my care which were long overdue. Her protocol has completely revolutionized my gut and most of my symptoms have dramatically decreased, some have completely disappeared. Most of my days were spent with a lot of discomfort that I became pretty accustomed to and since working with Nicole, that is no longer the case. I absolutely love all the education in her program and all the recipes she provides have been game changers! I am such a recipe person and she has a recipe for everything! I have felt very supported by her and the structure of her program. My only regret is not choosing to do this sooner. So don't wait, its an investment of a lifetime and you owe it to yourself :)"

"I cannot recommend Chews Food Wisely enough! I have been strugling with Hashimoto since 2019, and after months being dismissed by conventional medicine doctors, I finally felt heard and supported. My thyroid results never been better since I got my diagnosis. Nicole and Emily did not just treat my symptoms- but looked at everything from thyroid labs to nutritional deficiencies (hair evaluation was also included). Bye bye weight! None of my doctors looked at my nutrition, supplements and lifestyle changes to that level. What really stood out how thorough and compassionate they were. You want a different life- get in touch with Chews Food Wisely!"

"Chews Food Wisely has been a total game-changer in my health journey. Nicole and I had some conversations prior to me jumping in, and I’ve since been working closely with Emily—and the support has been incredible.

With tailored guidance based on my HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) and GI-MAP testing, I finally felt like I had real answers and a personalized plan that actually made sense for my body. They broke down the science in a way that was easy to understand and gave me step-by-step strategies that felt doable, even as a busy mom.

As someone managing Hashimoto’s, I was constantly feeling fatigued, bloated, and overwhelmed by conflicting health advice. This process helped me reduce inflammation, support my thyroid, improve digestion, and regain consistent energy—without guesswork.

If you’re struggling with symptoms and want more than just surface-level solutions, I can’t recommend Chews Food Wisely enough. This has truly been one of the best investments I’ve made in my health."

"Highly Recommend!
I had spent a couple years and thousands of dollars getting tests done with various doctors for my Hashimoto Thyroiditis as I didn't want to just go on thyroid meds. I was tired and frustrated and about to give up. But, fortunately, my trainer recommended Nicole. I did a HTMA analysis -- and most importantly -- Nicole helped me understand what it and my many other labs were saying about my nutrient deficiencies and what I could do with food and supplements to better support my body. I've been following the plan for about 6 months now and am feeling better and my labs are showing improvement. I look forward to continuing to work with her to support my wellness."

"I can’t recommend Chews Food Wisely enough! Before starting the program, I was feeling sluggish, low on energy, and pretty defeated. From day one, the personalized support from Emily, practical tools, and regular check-ins kept me on track and motivated in a way I had never experienced before.

Now, I feel inspired, hopeful, and empowered to keep building on the healthy habits I’ve learned. This program hasn’t just improved my physical health — it’s positively impacted every other area of my life. Everything feels connected, and I’m so grateful for the encouragement and guidance I’ve received along the way.

If you’re looking for a program that truly meets you where you are and helps you create lasting change, this is it!"

"Nicole and her team have been instrumental in helping me to understand my thyroid, and how to support my body in a natural way through nutrition, exercise and stress management. The personalized care and in depth labs were something I had never experienced from an endocrinologist in my 8 years of having hashimotos and I’m so grateful for a body that feels better, and knowledge to continue my healing journey moving forward."

"Nicole and Emily are both kind, knowledgeable and creative thinkers. It was the first time I have worked with Nutritionists that made a specialized plan for me and what I was trying to accomplish. I highly highly recommend them you won’t regret the investment in yourself"

"I’ve been working with Emily since March 2025, and it’s easily the best investment I’ve made in myself in a long time. I discovered Chews Food Wisely after getting less-than-ideal lab results from my annual exam and feeling overwhelmed about how to change my eating habits. I was also genuinely curious about understanding my body better.

Emily has been incredible at breaking down my lab results and making everything easy to understand. I’ve learned so much from her, and she’s helped me tailor my eating habits to support my specific needs. Since then, I’ve started to see the pounds drop — which was one of my goals — and, even more surprisingly, inflammation I didn’t even know I had has started to go down.

One of the biggest wins? I’ve had virtually no symptoms during my period — something I never imagined was possible. I used to experience symptoms that would completely disrupt my days and make it hard to function, but now I move through my cycle with ease.

I can’t recommend working with Emily and Nicole enough. Not only are they extremely knowledgeable, but they’re also incredibly kind and supportive."

"I had the pleasure to work with Nicole and her amazing partner Emily, and I can confidently say they have exceeded my expectations in every way. Every meeting felt like I was talking to a friend where I was encouraging in everything I did. They took the time to understand my goals, concerns, past experiences, and very picky eating life style, to make sure I was set up for success. Thanks to their help, I’ve seen improvements with energy levels, digestion, weight loss, and even joy to be eating high nutrient foods.

I strongly recommend Chews Food Wisely to anyone who is looking for expertise guidance, and genuine care from people who grow to become your friends."

"At 1.5 years postpartum, I was at my heaviest weight ever and beyond exhausted. My doctor discovered thyroid issues, however, the medicine really wasn’t helping. I already struggled with PCOS symptoms, and now thyroid. I was at my wits end, and thankfully Nicole was there to help guide me to healing! During our first call, I got emotional because I was so overwhelmed by my symptoms, and Nicole was beyond genuine. She has been so compassionate and supportive, while also providing that tough love that’s needed!
I have lost weight, worked on blood sugar balance, and learned what to eat that makes me feel GREAT! I highly recommend Chews Food Wisely!"

"I started Chews Food Wisely back in May, and it has truly changed my life! I went from being bloated and having indigestion everyday, to eating good whole foods and not feeling bad at all! Emily & Nicole both got to the root of the problem, and rather than prescribing medications like every other doctor, they helped fix what was actually wrong! So thankful for them both! & so excited to feel better again!

“I cannot stress enough how helpful working with Nicole 1:1 has been for me and my thyroid/hormone/mental health journey! I feel so much better energetically! Before working with her, I had struggled with fatigue so much that going to the grocery store or running day-to-day errands took so much out of me! I’ve also got my brain power back, I’m able to read and comprehend information like I used to, and I am finally able to launch a podcast which has been a goal for so long! After spending so much money elsewhere, I wish I had started HERE! She is kind, loving, patient, and understanding. Her boot camp thyroid course contains all you need to become more informed, empowered and educated about your thyroid and how to better communicate your needs with your healthcare provider. I am so grateful!”

“Nicole is one of the best if not the best practitioner I’ve ever worked with. She provides comprehensive, evidence based information in a way that’s easy to understand and is always available to answer questions and respond to concerns. Nicole not only guided me in managing digestive issues that my doctors dismissed for years but put me on track to get a diagnosis for a condition that could have been extremally dangerous if it had continued to go untreated. I will forever grateful for her care and support.”

“I am so grateful to Nicole for her knowledge and dedication. She’s smart, genuine, fun, and made me feel like family. After working with Nicole to arrest inflammation, increase my dietary knowledge and awareness, and fuel my body and soul to be the best person I could be, I can say, that Nicole exceeded my expectations. My inflammation has been significantly reduced, my knowledge and awareness increased, and I feel better than great. An added bonus is I’m still experimenting and having fun in the kitchen! I highly recommend Nicole.”

“Nicole is always so easy to relate to with her up to the minute health information. She has been an integral part of my lifestyle changes. Thanks, Nicole!”

“The good news though is that I haven’t had a bad IBS flareup since I started this regimen.”

“Chews Food Wisely has been a great experience. After sudden onset of gut issues, I was recommended by my PCP to do functional medicine with a dietician. This 1:1 program dives DEEP with so much testing to help sort out imbalances. Nicole was a great listener, empathetic, and truly cares for her clients. If you’re looking to invest in yourself, I highly recommend this 1:1 program”

“Nicole and her team are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about helping each individual reach their highest nutritional and personal potential. I had such a wonderful experience working with CFW and could not have a better recommendation for someone to help you invest in yourself and your health."

"Nicole is an amazing practitioner with a wealth of knowledge who has truly helped me address and resolve health issues that so many other practitioners (MDs, functional med practitioners, naturopaths, holistic wellness practitioners, etc.) were unable to do. She is incredibly empathetic and validating and finally made me feel like I wasn't going crazy. Her constant reassurance that we would get to the bottom of things and that there were always more solutions we could employ if needed helped me stay motivated to keep going even when symptoms persisted at times. I would absolutely recommend working with her for thyroid, hormonal, and/or gut issues (for me, it was all of the above). My only regret is not reaching out to her sooner to address my concerns. You're the best, Nicole, and I'm so grateful!"

"Working with Nicole has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. I wanted to break down why:
1. She truly listens to you, your story, your issues and goals. I was a bit afraid it would conflict with my doctors but she only enriched the recovery and actually did way more than any of my doctors could do for me - provided support, listening ear, amazingly useful advice and solutions to my issues. She practically walked through a storm with me. I will be forever grateful.
2. She is knowledgeable. I learned a lot about my body, which is incredibly valuable. She is like a well of wisdom, and you can just draw and draw from it!
3. Another fear of mine is that she would prescribe a TON of supplements (I have seen people being put on huge amount of them). Nicole only suggested the supplements that MY body needs, and not more not less. I appreciated that aspect a lot.
Finally, I think she is just an amazing professional, who puts heart in what she does and truly helps people. Worth every penny and more!

“Nicole is not only knowledgeable, she is a wonderful person! I was tired of guessing or trying things I saw on Instagram or social media when it came to nutrition & diet. I was also tired of doctors brushing off my symptoms or just prescribing medication instead of trying to understand the real problem. I started searching for a dietician to help me with low energy levels, brain fog, poor concentration, insomnia & overall nutrition to support my health, exercise routine & motherhood when I found Nicole Fennell while searching on Google. After working with her one-on-one, I’m feeling MUCH better with steady energy every day. She listens to whatever issues you may be having & helps you work out a plan of resolution. Before working with her I was taking sleeping pills for insomnia, stimulants to combat the sleep aid daytime effects, and long-term oral contraceptives for all the pre-menstrual & menstrual nonsense. After working with Nicole, reviewing data from labs, & following her macros, micronutrients & supplement recommendations I now only take a very mild sleep aid. I have zero cycle-related symptoms!! She has created an entire video library with so much nutrition information that clients have access to even after you’ve finished your one-on-one work with her. She also provides tons of recipes that are specific to the goals & diet plan she prescribes to you. I feel very blessed to have found her & fortunate to be one of her clients!!”

“Nicole is a brilliant dietitian! I would recommend her over and over again to anyone suffering with any type of hormone imbalance. She approaches each session with a positive, kind, and compassionate outlook. She listens to your concerns and comes up with innovative solutions.As someone who was struggling with poor gut health, a PCOS diagnosis, and a myriad of symptoms, Nicole tackled my situation efficiently and armed with a ton of knowledge to improve my health. She ran testing that no other provider on my team did and uncovered the root of my issues.

Years after working together, Nicole also made herself available to help guide me through my pregnancy in regards to nutrition and safe supplementation. I trust and respect Nicole more than any provider on my care team and know I can count on her to guide me through any health challenges I may face.”

“Chews Food Wisely has been a great experience. After sudden onset of gut issues, I was recommended by my PCP to do functional medicine with a dietician. This 1:1 program dives DEEP with so much testing to help sort out imbalances. Nicole was a great listener, empathetic, and truly cares for her clients. If you’re looking to invest in yourself, I highly recommend this 1:1 program”

“Nicole has been AMAZING to work with! She has greatly helped be understand my body and how to treat it as a WHOLE. With my Hashimotos, I didn’t know where to start and she walked with me every step of the way. If you have been stuck and want someone who will truly invest in your health with you, Nicole is the one! All of your chronic symptoms (headaches, fatigue, stomach issues, horrible cycles) don’t have to be your normal anymore! And I promise, choosing your health is worth every penny.”

“Nicole’s Thyroid Bootcamp has been so educational and extremely helpful to me, and indirectly to my family. She has a way of explaining how things work in the body that just makes sense. We were also able to pinpoint some issues during my 1:1 consultation that have been completely overlooked by traditional medicine. The knowledge gained was worth every penny. I would highly recommend taking Thyroid Bootcamp and working with Nicole!”

“When you are just trying to muster the energy to make it through a day, you don’t realize how much of life you are missing. Nicole changed that for me. She balanced the results of lab testing with a holistic and sustainable approach to everyday life, took the time to review my labs on a deeper level, and listened to how I was feeling. Her explanations are easy to follow and validating. Objectively, my labs are better than they have been in a long time. Subjectively, I feel stronger than I have in years and consistently find myself doing things that were once part of my life that I had forgotten about because I didn’t have the energy. Nicole has given me my life back, she is a blessing, and I am forever grateful I had the opportunity to work with her.”

“Nicole has such a gift of helping women! She heard my symptoms, recommended specific testing, and walked me through the results in a way that I could easily understand. She also recommended tangible and easy things to add in to my day to help improve my whacky mineral levels. Already feeling better after flowering her recommendations for several weeks! Her ability to provide education is also amazing.”

“I’m feeling really good about my food choices. This way of eating makes me feel good have energy and not have achy-ness from inflammation. I’m a “[healthy] food” fan now!”

“I am having regular menstrual cycles for the first time in 10 years! I am sticking to the program and I’m still taking my supplements daily. I’m down to 133 pounds and feel much better. No more brain fog or stomach pains.”

“I have noticed my abdomen has gone down. I’m not bloated anymore and I’m not retaining fluids. With the change of food and cutting down and eliminating gluten I’ve noticed a slight sensation of a migraine coming on but as soon as I take the vitamins it goes away. Not sure which one is helping with the migraines. Overall pain is getting better. I’m also having restful sleep, not waking up as much. I can actually remember dreaming. I have also lost 2 lbs! So grateful!!”

“Prior to starting my journey with Chews Food Wisely I felt extremely tired and didn't know what to eat to help me feel better. I did not get much accomplished each day. CFW listened to me and ordered the necessary blood tests to try to get to the bottom of my problems. CFW helped me to develop a satisfying meal plan and recommended the right supplements allowing me to start each day with energy, and achieve whatever I need/want to accomplish. On a recent trip to Prague, I was able to travel comfortably and to walk long distances without becoming fatigued, and to truly enjoy my vacation."

“I’m on day 7 of the first 14 days [of the LEAP MRT diet plan]. Feeling clean. I didn’t know eating could be so comfortable. My gut doesn’t hurt at all post-meals and I don’t get sleepy from eating. Lost a few pounds. My bowl movements are very healthy and frequent, which always makes me feel good.”

“Nicole is always a pleasure to work with! I really appreciate her holistic approach to health and well-being . She has been so helpful in teaching me new healthy habits an reinforcing some that I may have “lost” somewhere along the way. Nicole is always very responsive, and creative with suggestions to keep things fun!”

“Nicole and Chews Food Wisely have helped me immensly with my stomach and digestion issues. For 2 years I’d been seeing traditional doctors, gone through every test under the sun, and been on many different medications- but nothing was really helping much. When I started seeing Nicole she helped me with natural supplements and diet changes that have me feeling better than I have in a long time. She is kind and helpful and I can tell she really cares about making all her patients feel great!”

“Working with Nicole and Emily has been one of the best decisions I've made for my health. I had been struggling with inflammation, blood sugar imbalances and poor gut health for years. After the initial lab results they provided a diet and supplement protocol that immediately improved my symptoms. They provide constant feedback in my food journals that help keep me on track. They are always your biggest cheerleaders as well as giving you some tough love when you are struggling. Every single one of my markers are now trending in the right direction. If you have been struggling with unexpected weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, and anxiety take action and sign-up for their thyroid bootcamp and 1:1 sessions. They are true champions!"

“Choosing the best foods for yourself and your family can be confusing. There is a lot of misinformation about what is healthy and what isn’t. In my case I was already eating what I believed to be a healthy, “clean”diet but was still having problems with acne, infertility, etc. After having “normal” blood tests, my symptoms were ultimately dismissed by my doctor but I was still suffering. Thankfully, I found Nicole. Her holistic approach to food and nutrition falls in line with my own views. She was kind and understanding as we reviewed my medical and nutritional history as well as the symptoms I was having. She recommended several tests to help get to the bottom of what’s really going on and she has a plan in place to fix the root cause using diet and supplementation. Nicole always takes the time to explain test results and the changes that need to be made to see improvement. If you’re looking to make a permanent change in terms of what you eat or how you’re feeling I highly recommend Nicole.”

“I can’t say enough about how meeting Nicole has changed my life! She helped me achieve what no medical doctor could do…heal! Nicole has helped repair my body through her knowledge of integrative and functional medicine. If I had to go back and start again on my healing journey, the only thing I would change is having met Nicole sooner. Set up a consultation with her, get ready to change your way of thinking about your body+food, and begin your own journey of fueling your body according to its’ needs. You’re worth it.”

“Nicole continues to be a tremendous help in my journey to better health. I went to her with several health issues, including Ulcerative Colitis. Nicole made a detailed plan for me to start with on how to change my diet initially to encourage better habits. Once blood tests were done she could pinpoint exactly what to eliminate from my diet, what to include more of, supplements to aid with my digestive health, and a fool proof plan for me to follow. She equipped me with the necessary tools and knowledge to take charge of my health and encouraged me to make it a priority. Teaching me to use food to heal my body has made such a positive difference in my life. I haven’t had any migraines, my energy is back, and my digestive health has done a 180. Can’t say enough good things about Nicole and how much she has helped me!”

“After 7 years of fighting inflammation running it’s course throughout my body, 11 surgeries, countless doctors, lab tests, and crossing off many possibilities of issues/diseases I could possibly have, and going gluten free, I had finally reached my limit. I was run down, exhausted, completely broke, and tired of being told ‘I don’t know what else to tell you, try another specialist.’ By the end of the 7 years I had been told I had rheumatoid arthritis, possibly diabetic, a completely fine thyroid, no rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, connective tissue disorder(s), Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, hypothyroid, chronic fatigue, and Epstein Barr. I had also had my Achilles tendon rupture and have to be replaced, a spinal cord stimulator implanted, continuous physical therapy, etc.

I spoke with one of my best friends from college who happens to be a dietitian, and she referred me to Nicole from Chews Food Wisely. When I met with Nicole, she listened to my very lengthy medical history and interjected valuable information when applicable. From there, we decided to move forward with the LEAP and MRT testing. However, the timing when I received my results coincided with when I was considered ‘lock-jaw’ due to only having 10 degrees range of motion in my jaw (inflammation), as opposed to the average of 50 degrees that is the norm. Because of this I waited to start my elimination diet. A few months later I moved to San Antonio, got settled, and finally began my elimination diet. In the interim, I even made a trip to the Cleveland Clinic to see if the head of the Rheumatology department could help me.

The first 8 days were miserable, especially day 2 and 3. I am very hard-headed and was bound and determined not to cheat for several reasons, the main 2 being that I didn’t want to have to start fresh from the beginning again, and more importantly, I knew that I couldn’t take any more pain than I was already in daily. Since the day I started my elimination diet (September 23rd to be exact, but who is counting?!), I have noticed a considerable change in my daily life. Due to rupturing my Achilles and my other health issues my exercise has been limited over the last 5 years, and needless to say I put on quite a bit of weight.

Within the first week of being on the LEAP diet, I lost a couple of pounds, and my parents started making comments on how my pants were too big. As I went through the phases, the elimination became easier and easier, and I even started eating more foods than I normally would have (I’m a very picky eater – particularly based on texture). My new co-workers started making comments about how much will power I had to continue doing this – one of them even has similar symptoms and comments daily on how she’d rather be in pain and eat the foods she loves.

Almost 2 months later I have lost approximately 28 pounds and I have noticed my energy levels have steadily increased. My medicines have become more accurately regulated, and I am on about half of the medication I was on when I first met Nicole. My pain has decreased, and my stomach no longer hurts or stays bloated. While there are days that my body still doesn’t feel good, and still aches, they aren’t anything compared to what I’ve been through the last 7 years.

I secretly hoped this ‘diet’ wouldn’t work, because I knew it would be difficult. Fortunately, it does work. I also have lost interest in foods that I used to find satisfying, and instead when tempted, I just think back to how miserable it felt to do anything – sit, stand, sleep, walk, lay down, you name it – it hurt.

I am still learning and will probably always have questions for Nicole, but I am extremely grateful that I have learned so much about my body, and I look forward to seeing the results of my next LEAP and MRT tests to see even more evidence of how my body is rebounding from 7 years of inflammation and inflammation related issues. Thanks Nicole!”

"Nicole is patient, thorough, very knowledgeable and truly cares about your nutrition and health. I am so thankful I found her on my health journey. Thank you, Nicole, for all your knowledge and care!"

"With Nicole and Emily's help, I am finally back to feeling myself. Working with the chews food wisely got my body back on track where traditional medicine would say, "everything is fine!" I felt heard and understood each step of the way and I haven't felt this good in years. Thank you for all the educating content and the support on this ongoing journey! You will not regret investing in yourself if you decide to work with this wonderful team!"

"Prior to working with Chews Food Wisely, specifically, Emily, I was discouraged and frustrated. The thyroid labs were “normal,” I was bloated everyday, constipated, had joint pain, headaches and I wasn’t losing weight even though I thought I was eating healthy. Getting the labs done and looking deeper into how my body was working made a huge difference in helping my body function at its best! After working with Emily for the past few months I lost a few pounds and all of my symptoms are GONE!! In addition I have so much more energy. Emily was so caring and she truly listened. She not only helped me with my nutrition and health but she helped me improve the relationship I have with my body and food. I can’t thank Chews Food Wisely and Emily enough for changing my life!"

"Nicole & Emily have helped target my nutritional deficiencies, support me through the journey of implementing easy changes, and truly have been such a blessing. With their support, I have been able to reduce my thyroid medication dosage, and my cholesterol numbers have significantly improved! I'm feeling much better after working with them for a few months."

"Nicole's information has been tremendously helpful. Her self course is so full of easy to understand and scientifically based facts that I feel I can make smarter choices for my eating habits. Her knowledge of the intricacies of how the body works with metabolism and chemistry is so comprehensive it makes me feel as if I have a private tutor for a college course. I have been devouring all of the information and will review it again and again in hopes to glean a better understanding of my own health journey. I did the self course and labs and I can't thank her enough for her work. After so many years of being told my labs were normal and being tired is a part of aging, I now know how my own metabolism is causing me to hold onto weight and what to do to become healthier. Communicating with her has been so easy and if you truly want to own your path to a better healthy nutritional plan, follow her on her social media or better yet sign up for one of her many courses. Working with Nicole has been one of the best choices I've made for my own health journey!"

"Chews Food Wisely deserves 10 stars in my opinion! I very highly recommend to anyone looking to improve their health through nutrition. I was struggling with the inability to lose weight despite regular diet and exercise; low energy levels especially in the afternoons; and unhealthy skin and hair. I suspected it was all nutrient related but I had no idea how identify it or fix it. After 20 years of dieting and exercising on a regular basis I still struggled with these issues. Nicole immediately did a deep dive into my labs and using a combination or blood and hair samples identified several nutrient deficiencies that were slowing my metabolism down. We corrected the deficiencies with better balanced meals and the weight started dropping. She has created the best educational videos to help me understand why my metabolism stalled and how to correct it. I feel so much better after her 16 week program and I learned so much! I’m confident I can now continue on my own without her daily support. I have two small children and the lifestyle changes we incorporated were doable even with my hectic lifestyle. Chews Food Wisely has changed my life and helped me not only improve my health but also the health of my immediate family."

"I have never been so excited to get my PERIOD!!! I started with Nicole & Emily in April 2025 and got my period Sep 2025. I was on hormonal birth control over 10+ years and got off it for 1.5 years with no cycle the WHOLE TIME.

I met with countless gynecologists & fertility specialists to see if they could guide me in the right direction to find the root cause but the only answer they could provide me was that my age (40) was the reason I didn't have a cycle. I came to all the doctors with a spreadsheet of my historical labs/hormones (that wildly fluctuated, even when I did labs 4 weeks in a row). Not only was I dismissed, no one even bothered to look at the labs I did provide. I started acupuncture in October 2024 and my symptoms improved but still no cycle so I knew I needed extra help to learn how to fuel myself properly. I went down the rabbit hole and learned about Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and discovered I was unintentionally undereating 700-800 calories after I started keeping track of my intake. I had been eating this way since I was a kid.

I was constantly tired, needing to take naps in the afternoons, it was so bad even my prescribed stimulant wouldn't work. My symptoms that I assumed were normal because it was how I had been functioning for years and body got used to it? Afternoon energy crashes, constantly freezing cold hands & feet, waking up in the middle of the night at 2-4 am and not being able to fall back to sleep, brittle nails, hair loss (my hair stylist commented on it several times), lackluster skin, constipation, irregular bowel movements. After talking with several nutritionists I was on the fence with, I reached out to my friend Tori to ask her for a referral and she led me to ChewsFoodWisely. I sent her my historical labs and she did a brief overview on where there are potential indicators of deficiencies. It was the first time I felt heard. My labs were not ideal and she pointed out key numbers and how they correlated with each other but we needed more in depth labs to truly get an understanding of what I needed specifically. At no point was I pressured to "sign up" or work with them. It was time that I invested in my health and did the weekly payment plan. We did micronutrient testing, gut microbiome testing, hair analysis and sure enough all of my results came back with the results I suspected. Nutritional deficiencies and chronic inflammation. Nicole & Emily came up with a protocol to add specific vitamins and supplements and we worked on increasing my food intake that was sustainable. It wasn't easy, especially in the beginning but they worked with what I enjoyed and could eat. I started easy, making sure I ate breakfast even if it was just a cup of bone broth. Then increased to bone broth with a little bit of chicken and veggies. I tried yogurt but discovered we are NOT friends. Emily was so encouraging and would help point out things I could add to my picture food journals to create a balanced meal. We had some moments where some foods I was eating just didn't sit right with me but so thankful the team could provide alternatives without me sitting here trying to spin my wheels. Slowly but surely I saw changes in my body. My nails were growing, my stomach would rumble in the morning when I woke up (hello, please feed me!) and my gut health/bowel movements got better, and one day I realized I wasn't getting an afternoon crash! I had to adjust my mindset on how much food to BUY in order to even have enough protein, fruit, veggies, carbs (our friend!) to have at home to eat. I loved the education modules, no calorie counting, learning how to have a balanced plate. Emily held me accountable but was also encouraging and confident we could get my cycle back. I highly recommend the team and would not have been able to do it without their expertise!!!"