Meet Nicole & Emily

We specialize in thyroid issues, PCOS, metabolism optimization, Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism, hormone imbalances, belly bloat, high cholesterol, insulin reistance, fatigue and exhaustion and weight just just won't budge.
Meet Nicole Fennell Dietitian for thyroid

Nicole Fennell, MS, RDN, LDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

CFW founder, College professor, & Functional Dietitian Nutritionist
As a fellow Hashimoto’s patient, Nicole has first-hand experiencing navigating the ups and downs of living with thyroid and immune system dysfunction from a personal and professional standpoint.

Her unique approach to nutritional management of chronic disease and nagging symptoms includes focusing on nourishing and building the body up versus tearing it down with low-calorie diets and high amounts of exercise. Believing that eating healthy meals should be as simple and habitual as brushing your teeth, she helps her clients find peace and understanding with food, their bodies, and leaving symptoms behind. She helps her clients create healthy meals for themselves and their families while utilizing tasty and therapeutic foods strategies.

A large part of her approach also includes a focus on personalized nutritional therapies based on each person’s unique biochemical make-up. Using state-of-the-art lab testing, she is able to dive deep into your unique biochemistry to tailor nutritional strategies to your story, your symptoms, and your labs.

Nicole has a real food approach and believes healthy eating, physical activity, and peace of mind are key to disease prevention and management. She experiments in the kitchen to make wholesome and nourishing meals from the most natural, real ingredients possible that train the taste-buds to crave healthy food. In her spare time, Nicole enjoys being active with her husband and three kids, lifting weights, practicing yoga, walking cooking, eating, and being outdoors.

  • hormone imbalances
  • thyroid dysfunction
  • Hashimoto’s
  • metabolism repair & optimization
  • fatigue & energy issues
  • blood sugar imbalances
  • gut healing (bloating, constipation, diarrhea, IBS)

  • Registered & Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (National & State licensure)
  • Professor, Lecturer: University of Texas at Tyler (Undergraduate; Introduction to Nutrition)
  • Professor, Adjunct: Stephen F. Austin State University (Graduate; Women's Health Nutrition)
  • Board Certified in Integrative & Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy

DEGREES + CERTIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences (Texas Tech University, 2009)
  • Master’s of Science in Nutritional Sciences (Lamar University, 2010)
  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (Commission on Dietetic Registration, National Registration)
  • Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (Texas Department of Licensing and Registration, State Registration)
  • Board Certified in Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy
  • Oxford Biomedical Certified Lifestyle, Eating, and Performance Therapist (Food Sensitivity Specialist)
  • Advanced Certification in Hashimoto’s, Hypothyroidism, and Autoimmunity (Kharrazian Institute)
  • Fellowship in Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (Endocrinology & Hormone Management)
  • Graduate from Functional Nutrition Practitioner Institute (FNPI)

Emily Kozarsky, MS, CNS, LDN
CFW Lead Practitioner

Certified Nutrition Specialist & Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
Let me be honest with you: I did not always know I wanted to be a dietitian.
For years I was a footwear buyer in the fashion industry. I was good at it. I was also overworking, undereating, running on stress and caffeine, and doing a genuinely terrible job of taking care of myself. In 2015 I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's, and that diagnosis was, in the most unexpected way, the best thing that ever happened to me.

It forced me to slow down. To pay attention. To actually learn what my body needed instead of just pushing through. I started cooking more, eating differently, and noticed something I hadn't felt in years: I felt good. Like actually, consistently good. And I got a little obsessed with understanding why.
That obsession turned into a healthy cooking blog, which turned into a Master's of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health from Maryland University of Integrative Health, which turned into over a decade of working with women whose bodies were doing the exact same thing mine had been doing, asking for help in the only language they had.

Since graduating in 2019, I've built my clinical experience specifically around women's health. I spent time at a top fertility-focused nutrition practice in Boston, where I worked with women navigating reproductive health, cycle irregularities, and the very specific nutritional demands of trying to conceive and carry a healthy pregnancy. From there I joined a leading functional nutrition practice where I've spent the past several years deepening my expertise in hormones, gut health, and skin. Because in women's bodies, those three things are almost never as separate as they seem.

I'm a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and I practice through a functional medicine lens. Which really just means I'm less interested in masking your symptoms and more interested in figuring out what's actually driving them.

I also happen to be a working mom to two of the most chaotic and wonderful little people, Oliver (6) and Zoey (3). So when you tell me you know you should be taking better care of yourself but you are completely running on empty and have nothing left at the end of the day, I am not just nodding along professionally. I genuinely get it.

What I can tell you from both sides, as a clinician and as a woman who has been exactly where you are, is that taking care of yourself is not selfish. It is the thing that makes everything else possible. And once you start? You will never want to go back.
Originally a Philly girl, now living just outside of Boston. Powered by sushi, dark chocolate, ballet barre, and whatever is currently happening in my kitchen. I cannot wait to meet you.

On a personal note, I am a mama to two of the most precious kiddos, Oliver (6) and Zoey (3). I love the beach, sushi, dark chocolate, ballet barre classes, and cooking and baking in my kitchen. I am an east coast girly- originally from Philadelphia and now live just outside of Boston. I am so excited to get to know you!

  • Bachelor of Science, University of Delaware
  • Master of Science, Nutrition & Integrative Health from Maryland University of Integrative Health
  • Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)
  • Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)
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Kathryn K
July 19, 2026
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I am definitely healthier and have much more overall knowledge of what to eat, how much and when. I found Emily to be very responsive.
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Donna M
July 6, 2026
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I can honestly say that Chews Food Wisely has changed my life. I highly recommend this program to anyone who wants to take control of their health and build a sustainable, healthy lifestyle. Before starting the program, I was struggling with many issues most women over the age of 50 can relate to. I was overweight and felt like no matter what I did, I couldn't lose it. I was experiencing daily fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, poor sleep, and just didnt feel like myself. My lipid panel numbers were also very high, which was very concerning. Through this program, I gained a better understanding of how nutrition truly affects the body. Emily, the dietician, provided education, guidance, and encouragement that helped me make lasting changes. After completing the program, I am back to my ideal body weight. My energy has returned, my brian fog has greatly improved, I am sleeping much better and my joint pain has greatly decreased. I am very happy to say my lipid panel numbers have significantly improved! The greatest gift of this program is that I now have the knowledge and tools to continue this healthly lifestyle moving forward. My motto has become "progress not perfection, and I am learning small, consistent changes create lasting results. I feel like I have my life back , and I am so thankful for this program and the positive changes I've experienced.
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Chelsie M
July 1, 2026
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This experience has been amazing! Working with Emily and Nicole has been so helpful! I have seen so many positive changes with their guidance and encouragement! I am so grateful for their time and efforts!
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Ruth S
June 23, 2026
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I really enjoyed working with Chews Food Wisely. Both Nicole and Emily are really kind, easy to work with and very understanding. I worked mainly with Emily and she was always very happy to answer any questions I had. She was quick to create new protocols for me and recommend recipes and good quality supplements.
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Judith M
June 17, 2026
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On Bloating!! All the descriptions you had on this letter is almost about me. Except I am a retiree not a marathoner or working. Just a retiree who wants to maintain most of my health with energy. I wish to get back fully to it if I can, keep reminding myself for my age we are to be acknowledging how much we can. I finally started feeling a change since I have been in the works with CHEWS. Primarily with Emily these past 4 sessions. Looking forward, hoping for more beneficial changes I can tell and share for gaining back healthier retiree with energy living life as God blessed me for it. These are the exact words I wanted to say, and you beat me to it.
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Jessica W
June 16, 2026
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I am so thankful that I made the decision to work with Emily and Nicole at Chews Food Wisely! I had a long journey to the point where I really needed help! I went through colon cancer, Barrett’s esophagus, then Hypothyroidism Hashimoto’s. Crazy, huh? I was dealing with a bloating stomach ALL the time, feeling fatigue and not knowing how to make healthy decisions with food. Emily later discovered that I need my thyroid med adjusted (helped me work with my primary dr), and she helped me tackle my gut bacteria. Since then, I am feeling much better with the right tools, supplements and probiotics. I don’t have much bloated stomach, and my mind shifted on what I need to fuel my body. BEST decision ever! It also helps a ton that they are FSA eligible. I absolutely love Emily’s positive coaching on my food journal!!
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Morgan W
May 5, 2026
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I worked with Emily for about two months, with Nicole available for support, and had a great experience. Emily reviewed my food logs and plate photos and helped me make smarter, more balanced choices. She also gives a lot of education in a way that’s technical enough to be helpful but still really easy to understand. She even did a deep dive into my labs, which is more than other providers have done for me. It really helped me understand what was going on with my health and what steps would make the biggest impact. Even though I’m still a work in progress, I’m definitely able to make healthier choices now. My lab work improved significantly in our short time together, and I’ve lost weight too. It’s an investment, but it has paid off more than any other program I’ve tried. I’m really grateful for their support and would absolutely recommend their services.
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Jessica F
April 9, 2026
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I went to Dr after Dr and tried all the things even natural things and it was just so overwhelming and nothing seemed to work. Chews food wisely has changed my life!! Nicole and her team have walked with me so closely and I can actually say im feeling so much better!! Im off some of my meds, my overall health and mental heath has way improved, and simply I'm not a couch potato anymore! Im a wife and mom again! I could never thank them enough for helping change my life! If you are wondering if it's worth the money or if there really is anything you can do to actually get better. It's so worth it and there truly is!! And it's working with someone like Nicole, who will tailor the plan not only to you but to your busy lifestyle! She made it possible for me to get better!!! She has helped me from making grocery list and meal prepping to educating me and reassuring me I'm not crazy and there's a reason I feel this way. The zoom meeting are never rushed and I always feel heard and encouraged! All this to say. Get your life back and get some help. It can get better and Im proof! Thanks to Chews food wisely!!
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Katie T
March 17, 2026
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I want to share my experience working with Nicole and Emily so others who may be facing similar issues do not feel alone. I came to them with various issues including gut and digestion issues. I was always extremely bloated, fatigued, hair falling, and acne. I had worked with a previous practitioner who left me in a very restrictive diet to manage my digestion issues but I could not eat anything other than the same 3 meals for my breakfast, lunch and dinner. I struggled just by eating low fodmap foods as well and my periods were dreadful. With Emily and Nicole, I immediately felt supported and heard from my first consultation. They provided space for me to be vulnerable and provided options for me to guide me in my healing. 4 months later, my digestion has greatly improved and I have been able to eat more foods and I am slowly continuing to expand my diet. My acne has significantly cleared and energy levels have improved. I am still working on balancing my hormones and hair growth but I understand this will take some time and changes are not always linear. I encourage anyone who isn't feeling well to take a look closer at the labs they offer especially GI Map for those who have had chronic digestion issues. This greatly opened my eyes and provided greater understanding on my gut health. Although my initial package has ended, Nicole and Emily are great dietitians and nutritionists that I will carry with me in my wellness toolkit. Thank you Nicole and Emily <3
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S B
February 18, 2026
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What stands out is the education and information provided. I discovered where I needed to make changes for optimal nutrition and I now feel confident in meal planning. I just had my annual lab work and saw improvement in my numbers and I feel better. Nicole and Emily are knowledgeable, responsive, and great to work with.
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