Hi, I'm Nicki.
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I help individuals break the cycle of binge or emotional eating while still achieving realistic, sustainable weight goals. I’m also passionate about supporting gut health, reducing anxiety, and empowering clients with autoimmune conditions to feel at home in their bodies.
REGISTERED DIETITIAN & CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER
Lead dietitian
Michelle Shapiro Nutrition, LLC
Hi, I'm Nicki.
Apply to work with nicki
I help individuals break the cycle of binge or emotional eating while still achieving realistic, sustainable weight goals. I’m also passionate about supporting gut health, reducing anxiety, and empowering clients with autoimmune conditions to feel at home in their bodies.
Lead dietitian
Michelle Shapiro Nutrition, LLC
REGISTERED DIETITIAN & CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER
Nicki's Specialties
Why Nicki
- Binge/Emotional Eating & Sustainable Weight Goals: Practical support to address both the mindset and the metabolic aspects of weight management.
- Gut Health: Expertise in conditions like SIBO and overall digestive balance.
- Anxiety & Stress Management: Integrative strategies to calm the nervous system and reduce chronic stress.
- Autoimmune Conditions: Holistic nutrition protocols designed to lower inflammation and support immune resilience.
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Nicki's background & Education
As the Lead Dietitian at Michelle Shapiro Nutrition, Nicki blends evidence-based medical nutrition therapy with a nurturing, integrative perspective. Her experience as a Certified Personal Trainer and a Registered Dietitian gives her a 360-degree view of health—from balanced movement and restorative habits to emotional well-being. Nicki sees each client as a unique individual with a story to tell, and she’s here to guide you in making changes that genuinely uplift your life.
Nicki earned her Bachelor’s in Exercise Physiology, along with a minor in Sports Medicine, from the University of Miami. Initially working as a Cardiac Device Specialist allowed her to witness the profound role of lifestyle in overall health, fueling her desire to pursue a Master’s in Nutrition at New York University. During her nutrition residency, Nicki gained specialized experience in eating disorders, further cementing her belief that holistic support is key to lasting change. She is also a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer, rounding out her robust understanding of body mechanics and wellness.
Conditions Nicki Treats
- Binge/Emotional Eating & Sustainable Weight Goals: Practical support to address both the mindset and the metabolic aspects of weight management.
- Gut Health: Expertise in conditions like SIBO and overall digestive balance.
- Anxiety & Stress Management: Integrative strategies to calm the nervous system and reduce chronic stress.
- Autoimmune Conditions: Holistic nutrition protocols designed to lower inflammation and support immune resilience.
take me to the application
Step 1.
Fill out an application to work with us by clicking here.
Step 2.
We pair you with a practitioner via email
Step 3.
Initial consultation
Step 4.
Your personalized battle plan
Step 5.
Biweekly meetings with your practitioner
Step 5.5
Team meetings to better support you
Step 2.5
Optional: Schedule a discovery call
Step 1.
Apply to work with us
Step 2.
We will review your application & pair you with one of our highly qualified nutrition practitioners based on your individual needs and goals!
Step 3.
Initial consultation
Step 4.
Your personalized battle plan
Step 5.
Biweekly meetings with your practitioner
Step 5.5
Team meetings to better support you
Step 2.5
Optional: Schedule a discovery call
Step 1.
Apply to work with us
Step 2.
We pair you with a practitioner via email
Step 3.
You will have your initial consultation (60 minute video call) with your nutrition practitioner - yay!
Step 4.
Your personalized battle plan
Step 5.
Biweekly meetings with your practitioner
Step 5.5
Team meetings to better support you
Step 2.5
Optional: Schedule a discovery call
Step 1.
Apply to work with us
Step 2.
We pair you with a practitioner via email
Step 3.
Initial consultation
Step 4.
One week after your initial session, you will receive your plan/ protocol based on your individual goals and needs. This plan will strategically target your overall health from every angle (lifestyle, breathwork, supplements, movement, scheduling, and of course - food!) It works as a step-by-step guide for how to feel better and heal.
Step 5.
Biweekly meetings with your practitioner
Step 5.5
Team meetings to better support you
Step 2.5
Optional: Schedule a discovery call
Step 1.
Apply to work with us
Step 2.
We pair you with a practitioner via email
Step 3.
Initial consultation
Step 4.
Your personalized battle plan
Step 5.
You will meet with your practitioner on a biweekly basis for your follow-up sessions (45 minute video call) to put your plan into action by setting small, achievable goals to get you closer and closer to feeling your best. Note that we can meet weekly instead if you need more frequent support!
Step 5.5
Team meetings to better support you
Step 2.5
Optional: Schedule a discovery call
Step 1.
Apply to work with us
Step 2.
We pair you with a practitioner via email
Step 3.
Initial consultation
Step 4.
Your personalized battle plan
Step 5.
Biweekly meetings with your practitioner
Step 6.
In between each session we meet with the entire team to discuss your care.
Step 2.5
Optional: Schedule a discovery call
Our process
Step 1.
Fill out an application to work with us by clicking here.
Step 2.
We pair you with a practitioner via email
Step 3.
Initial consultation
Step 4.
Your personalized battle plan
Step 5.
Biweekly meetings with your practitioner
Step 5.5
Team meetings to better support you
Step 2.5
Optional: Schedule a discovery call
Step 1.
Apply to work with us
Step 2.
We will review your application & pair you with one of our highly qualified nutrition practitioners based on your individual needs and goals!
Step 3.
Initial consultation
Step 4.
Your personalized battle plan
Step 5.
Biweekly meetings with your practitioner
Step 5.5
Team meetings to better support you
Step 2.5
Optional: Schedule a discovery call
Step 1.
Apply to work with us
Step 2.
We pair you with a practitioner via email
Step 3.
You will have your initial consultation (60 minute video call) with your nutrition practitioner - yay!
Step 4.
Your personalized battle plan
Step 5.
Biweekly meetings with your practitioner
Step 5.5
Team meetings to better support you
Step 2.5
Optional: Schedule a discovery call
Step 1.
Apply to work with us
Step 2.
We pair you with a practitioner via email
Step 3.
Initial consultation
Step 4.
One week after your initial session, you will receive your plan/ protocol based on your individual goals and needs. This plan will strategically target your overall health from every angle (lifestyle, breathwork, supplements, movement, scheduling, and of course - food!) It works as a step-by-step guide for how to feel better and heal.
Step 5.
Biweekly meetings with your practitioner
Step 5.5
Team meetings to better support you
Step 2.5
Optional: Schedule a discovery call
Step 1.
Apply to work with us
Step 2.
We pair you with a practitioner via email
Step 3.
Initial consultation
Step 4.
Your personalized battle plan
Step 5.
You will meet with your practitioner on a biweekly basis for your follow-up sessions (45 minute video call) to put your plan into action by setting small, achievable goals to get you closer and closer to feeling your best. Note that we can meet weekly instead if you need more frequent support!
Step 5.5
Team meetings to better support you
Step 2.5
Optional: Schedule a discovery call
Step 1.
Apply to work with us
Step 2.
We pair you with a practitioner via email
Step 3.
Initial consultation
Step 4.
Your personalized battle plan
Step 5.
Biweekly meetings with your practitioner
Step 5.5
In between each session we meet with the entire team to discuss your care.
Step 2.5
Optional: Schedule a discovery call
Our process
Through my time working with Nicki I've seen incredible improvements in both my digestion, physical strength,
and energy.
I came to Nicki after an episode of constant canker sores that at times were debilitating and I didn't know what to do. After our first conversation, Nicki helped to identify that this was a gut issue and immediately recommended I address my acidity issues through better nutrition and supplementation. After just a few days I already started to see a difference and my acidity issues have been 1000% times better!
From a fitness standpoint Nicki has helped me to understand how I can continue to promote my goal of gaining more strength in the gym as well as better recover from training. Her strategies and nutrition plan have helped me to see serious progress at the gym.
Basel R.
Ultimately, working with Michelle has given me a greatly elevated state of health.
Before I met Michelle, I realized I didn’t really know how to eat. There’s so much conflicting information and it’s hard to interpret one thing from another. My body wasn’t responding in terms of health and vitality. I needed someone to help me unravel layer after layer of things that needed to be addressed.
As soon as I met with Michelle, I felt supported. She is the ultimate guru—around nutrition and food, yes. But she’s a big advocate for her patients as individuals too. There were some challenging parts of my journey. But I felt heard. I had this safe environment to say anything and everything she did was totally customized to me. There is no one size fits all. She takes a very caring, centred approach to make sure what she advises is going to gel with you.
Ultimately, working with Michelle has given me a greatly elevated state of health. I have a deep understanding now of how the body works. She also helps me connect to other healthcare providers if it’s ever needed.
There are days where we meet and our conversation isn’t really about food. It’s about the support and understanding. I feel like she’s part of my family. She’s a trusting guide, partner, and a safe space. She’s a true advocate.
This has been the most interesting nutritionist I have worked with to date.
I have learned so much that has helped so far and I can't wait to see how much more I learn by the end of my time with Nicki. I am complex and have a lot of medical issues. The biggest thing I have learned is to focus on my rest and digest first before we get into the food. I am glad she has the knowledge to help me and not give up on me. I am finding happiness and joy for the first time in a long time!
Suzzette W.
I was surprise to gain so much from my time with Nicki.
I have a much more balanced and emotionally healthy relationship with my eating habits. I also learned some useful tips for eating healthy when I don’t have a lot of time or I am traveling. I have a better understanding of how to get enough protein and when I should be eating to optimize my energy and health goals.
Stacy T.
I am so much better at managing stress and listening to my body and being ok with slowing down.
I had been in a place of over treating, kill protocols and chronic fatigue. It was time for me to change the narrative but I wasn't sure how. Sarah really helped me do that with a battle plan that took into consideration every single aspect of slowing down, reducing stress and healing.
I really leaned in to the recommendations and through our sessions was able to find out what best worked for me. I looked forward to our sessions, Sarah was so pleasant and held space in such an empathetic and supportive way.
Sarah M.
I am SO glad I went on this journey with Nicki!
I learned that "health" isn't just about food - it's about habits, self-love, movement, and so much more. I've gained SO much knowledge from this experience not only about food, but also about myself.
Before the program, I was eating high sugar, high carb, low protein, and low fiber; now, I eat less sugar, more protein, AND more fiber - AND I work out three times a week! I truly couldn't have done this without Nicki's support! I would recommend this program to anyone struggling with eating, IBS, or just learning healthy habits.
Emma Z.
Frequently Asked Questions
Step 1: Fill out an application to work with us by clicking here.
Step 2: We will then review your application and pair you with one of our highly qualified nutrition practitioners based on your individual needs and goals! Each of our practitioners has a unique skillset and experience, so we take great care in pairing you with the person that will be the best fit for you :)
Step 3: Once you are ready to move forward, your provider will reach out to book your initial session!
Step 4: You will have your initial consultation (60 minute video call) with your nutrition practitioner - yay!
Step 5: One week after your initial session, you will receive your plan/protocol based on your individual goals and needs. This plan will strategically target your overall health from every angle (lifestyle, breathwork, supplements, movement, scheduling, and of course - food!) It works as a
step-by-step guide for how to feel better and heal.
Step 6: You will meet with your practitioner on a biweekly basis for your follow-up sessions (45 minute video call) to put your plan into action by setting small, achievable goals to get you closer and closer to feeling your best. Note that we can meet weekly instead if you need more frequent support!
Functional nutrition is a holistic (whole-body) approach to nutrition and addresses the ROOT cause(s) of health ails. Instead of just giving a client a pill to mitigate symptoms, the goal of functional nutrition work is to find out WHY something is happening in the body and work to reverse or prevent it (when possible), not just manage it.
Functional nutrition relies on learning about someone's bio-individuality and acknowledges that everyone’s chemical, mental and spiritual identity is different. It focuses on creating health and peace in the body by addressing underlying imbalances and supporting them.
We see you over a longer period of time (at least 3 to 6 months) so we can fully tailor the experience to you. We go deep into your overall well-being before we even start to make recommendations.
Most importantly, everything is done through the lens of your experience. The way you feel dictates our entire journey together. It may start with one goal to lose weight, solve a gut issue, or heal anxiety. But it could end with an entirely new outlook on how you approach your health.
And, if we feel we are not a good fit to help you reach your goals, we take that very seriously as well! We want the absolute best care for you in your health journey, and sometimes that means letting you know there are some other options out there that may be a better fit for you and your needs at this time.
We also have other group programs and offerings to support you at lower price points, which you may indicate in your application!
No one knows your body, symptoms, and experiences better than YOU! In your first session, we will dive deep into the timeline of your health and how exactly your symptoms are impacting your life. This session is where we do detective work to figure out the larger puzzle of your health. We may ask about details that seem unimportant, but actually play a huge role in your health progression. In this session, we also go through a timeline of your health to see which part of your history has made its way into your health present. Our goal here is to learn everything there is to know about you, including your daily schedule, likes & dislikes, and routines so we can create more personalized recommendations that fit seamlessly into your daily life.
Your plan will include:
- Your long-term goals so you stay on track and keep the big picture in mind
- Personalized lifestyle recommendations
- Digestion tips you can use every day
- Supplement recommendations to narrow in on your concerns
- A flexible meal structure with detailed food suggestions and substitutions (this can be as detailed or as general as you are comfortable!)
- A flexible schedule to help you tie it all together
While we do not work directly with insurance, we do accept HSA/ FSA if you have them as part of your insurance plan. If you are in the state of New York, we may also provide superbills for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Please note however, that reimbursement will depend on your individual insurance company & insurance plan. We can not guarantee reimbursement.
What are your payment options and how does payment work?
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Fitness & Nutrition E-book
In every one of our packages, we offer a monthly payment plan or a one-time discounted payment option (pricing will depend on the specific package).
As a client, you will receive an electronic invoice from our client portal, Practice Better. You simply input your billing information (we accept all credit, HSA, and FSA cards) into your portal and payment is automatic. If you choose the payment plan option, the system will automatically bill your card on file on the same day each month until the plan is complete.
Before your initial appointment, we will have you upload any recent labs you have from the past year. We will then use that information to inform us in creating your individual protocols. If there is either more information that we need, or if you do not have any recent labs, we may recommend additional and specific labs for you to request from your doctor. As Registered Dietitians, we cannot order labwork for you directly, but we will work with you to make sure you can get these done in the easiest way possible.
Most of our practitioners meet with their clients on a biweekly basis, every 2 weeks. However, there are some clients that feel they need the additional support of meeting on a weekly basis. This is something you can always discuss with your provider, and may change as you go!
We have a variety of follow-up packages for you to continue on as an existing client! We love continuing to work with our clients throughout their health journeys. Some clients continue on every week or every 2 weeks, and some feel they need less frequent check-ins on a monthly basis. No matter what level of support you need, there is always an option for you :)
