Your symptoms have a root cause.
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Personalized holistic nutrition for chronic bloating, SIBO, digestive issues, hormone imbalances, low energy, weight concerns, brain fog and more — with a foundations-first, whole-person approach that honors your body's innate capacity to heal.

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You've tried everything — and your body still doesn't feel right.

You eat "healthy." You've tried eliminating foods, taking supplements, following gut protocols, balancing your blood sugar, doing everything you're told is supposed to work.

And yet...

  • You're bloated after meals
  • Your digestion feels unpredictable
  • Foods you used to tolerate suddenly bother you
  • You're exhausted in a way that sleep doesn't fix
  • Your mood, energy, or hormones feel completely out of balance
  • You've been told your labs are "normal" but you know something is off
  • You're constantly piecing together information from a hundred different sources
  • You want to understand why your body is doing what it's doing. Not just suppressing another symptom

If this sounds familiar, you're in the right place.

Your body isn't a collection of separate symptoms.

Digestion doesn't happen in isolation. Your digestive system is influenced by the food you eat, your blood sugar, hydration, minerals, sleep, stress, and your nervous system, all working together.

When foundational systems become dysregulated, symptoms begin to show up downstream. So rather than jumping into increasingly complicated protocols, we start by asking:

What does your body need in order to function well?

Then we build from there.

My Foundations-First Approach
01Digestive Function
02Blood Sugar Regulation
03Nutrient Density
04Hydration & Minerals
05Sleep & Circadian Rhythm
06Stress & Nervous System

Once the foundations are supported, we go deeper. For some clients, foundational work creates significant change on its own. For others, symptoms persist and point to another layer worth investigating:

stomach acid motility bile flow leaky gut dysbiosis SIBO mold & mycotoxins nutrient deficiencies hormonal imbalances inflammation

Every layer we address brings you closer to a body you can trust again.

Nicole Goldsmid

Hi, I'm Nicole.

NTP · Holistic Nutritionist · San Diego

I'm a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner with a background in Buddhist psychology and a decade of my own deep healing journey: chronic gut issues, body image struggles, ADHD, and everything in between.

I know what it feels like to do everything "right" and still not feel well. That experience is what drives me to approach this work differently. Going deeper than the standard protocol, and meeting each person as a whole human being, not just a set of symptoms.

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"My time working with Nicole was so deeply life changing. She provided so much in-depth knowledge and wisdom I had never known about nutrition, health and vitality. I went from having insomnia, anxiety and depression, horrible acne and chronic constipation — to understanding why I struggled with so many issues and how to heal them. I now have an amazing basis for my diet and meals that actually nourish me, my health issues have all improved and haven't come back since I implemented her protocol. Nicole is also super caring, kind and professional in her approach which made the whole experience so special and gentle yet effective."

— Leah A.

Ready to finally feel better?

The Root Cause Reset is my signature 3-month 1:1 program for people with chronic gut issues who've tried everything. We go deep on the physical. And we don't stop there.

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You deserve to feel good in your body.

If you've been struggling for a while and nothing has stuck, I'd love to connect. Discovery calls are free, relaxed, and a great way to find out if we're a good fit.

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Work With Me

Personalized guidance for people who are done guessing and ready for root cause healing.

Root Cause Reset

3 months of personalized 1:1 support

This is where we figure out what's actually driving your chronic bloating, fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, weight struggles and more — and build you a clear, personalized path forward. So you can stop managing symptoms and start understanding what your body has been trying to tell you all along.

Together we'll
  • Understand your unique health history and symptom picture
  • Identify your highest-leverage foundational areas
  • Build a personalized nutrition and lifestyle strategy
  • Support digestive function from the top down
  • Introduce targeted interventions when appropriate
  • Track your response and adjust as we go
  • Build your understanding of your own body so you can trust it more deeply
What's included
  • Thorough intake process: health history forms, food & mood journal, and pre-session review
  • 60-75 minute initial intake session dedicated entirely to understanding your full story
  • Personalized protocol prepared and delivered within 2-4 days
  • 45-60 minute recommendations session where we walk through your protocol together, discuss the reasoning and adjust anything that doesn't feel right
  • Two 30-45 minute follow-up sessions per month
  • Personalized nutrition, lifestyle and supplement recommendations
  • Ongoing protocol adjustments
  • Unlimited WhatsApp support between sessions
  • Practitioner-grade supplement access at a discount
  • Curated resources: meal ideas, grocery guides and lifestyle tools
  • Optional functional testing when appropriate (through Evexia)
$850 / 3 months
This reflects my current introductory rate and will be increasing later this year.
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What working together looks like

01
Understand
We start with your story. Your symptoms, timeline, diet, lifestyle, stress, sleep and digestion all become part of the picture. Nothing is looked at in isolation.
02
Stabilize
We establish the foundations your body needs to function well — the core inputs that shape everything downstream.
03
Restore
Once the terrain is supported, we address the specific layers that remain relevant to you: stomach acid, motility, bile flow, leaky gut, dysbiosis, SIBO, mold and mycotoxins, nutrient deficiencies, hormonal imbalances and inflammation.
04
Refine
We observe how your body responds and adjust accordingly, rather than forcing a predetermined protocol.
05
Empower
The goal is to help you understand your body well enough that you can increasingly trust its innate capacity to heal and navigate your health with confidence.

Not ready to commit?

The Single Intake Cycle gives you everything you need to begin — without a long-term commitment. You get the same thorough intake process and personalized protocol as the Root Cause Reset, just without the ongoing follow-up sessions.

One complete intake cycle: a 60-75 minute listening session, a personalized protocol prepared within 2-4 days, and a 45-60 minute recommendations session to walk through everything together.

$333

If you decide to continue into the Root Cause Reset program, your $333 is applied toward your investment.

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Questions

Nutritional Therapy Practitioners do not diagnose or treat disease. My work is educational and supportive, focusing on nutrition, lifestyle, and foundational wellness. I encourage clients to work with their licensed healthcare providers for medical diagnosis and treatment.
Yes. I work with clients experiencing symptoms commonly associated with digestive dysfunction, including bloating, gas, irregular bowel movements, food intolerance, and suspected or diagnosed SIBO. My approach focuses on the broader physiological terrain rather than treating SIBO as an isolated problem.
Not necessarily. Testing is considered on an individual basis and generally makes the most sense when foundational factors have been addressed and additional information would meaningfully change the approach.
I work within my scope as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. When symptoms or medical conditions fall outside my scope, I may recommend working alongside an appropriate licensed healthcare provider or seeking additional medical evaluation. I'm happy to discuss your specific situation on a discovery call.
I work with clients online via video call, which allows me to work with people anywhere. All sessions are conducted remotely.
I don't accept insurance at this time. Nutritional Therapy Practitioners are not covered by most insurance plans. However, HSA and FSA funds can often be used for nutrition counseling. Please check with your specific plan for details.
In many cases, yes. HSA and FSA funds can be used for nutrition counseling. Please check with your specific plan for details, as requirements vary.

Hi, I'm Nicole.

Nicole Goldsmid

I came to this work through years of struggling with my own health.

When I was 18 I began experiencing chronic bloating and distension that was eventually diagnosed as SIBO. Along with the gut issues came a host of struggles I hadn't experienced before: anxiety, depression, intense body image issues, brain fog, and an exhaustion that made it nearly impossible to show up for my life. I ended up taking three semesters off from college just trying to heal.

In an attempt to fix it, I tried everything. Raw veganism to carnivore, antimicrobials and antiparasitics, spent countless hours down research rabbit holes. I was convinced that if I just found the right diet or the right protocol, everything would click into place.

It didn't work that way.

What I eventually came to understand is that healing isn't linear and it isn't about finding the perfect diet or supplement stack. It's a whole-person problem. The gut doesn't operate in isolation. Neither does the body. Neither does the mind. Real healing requires looking upstream, understanding the terrain, and addressing root causes rather than chasing symptoms.

A different kind of education

I've always been a truth seeker. I studied Buddhist psychology and contemplative studies at Naropa University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. It was a deeply experiential and transformative education. After graduating I moved to a small Tibetan Buddhist monastery in upstate New York, where I lived and practiced for three and a half years. That period shaped my understanding of the relationship between mind, body, and healing in ways no textbook could have.

What I learned, both in study and in lived experience, is that the body holds innate wisdom. That symptoms are often communication rather than malfunction. And that the body only heals when it feels safe. When it's nourished. When we can slow down enough to hear its signals.

Why I became an NTP

My path to nutritional therapy came through witnessing someone I loved struggle with serious mental illness and wanting desperately to help. I had already been studying nutrition for many years before this for my own gut issues, so I became fascinated by the relationship between nutrition, the nervous system, and whole-body health. I completed my Nutritional Therapy Practitioner certification through the Nutritional Therapy Association, which gave me a rigorous, systems-based framework for understanding the foundational physiology behind chronic symptoms.

What drew me to the NTP approach was its insistence on starting with foundations. On asking what the body needs to function well before reaching for complicated interventions. On treating the whole person rather than the diagnosis. That philosophy felt true to everything I'd learned.

How I practice

I work with people navigating chronic gut issues, fatigue, hormonal imbalances, food sensitivities, and the persistent sense that something is off that no one has fully been able to explain.

My approach is foundations-first and deeply individualized. I don't apply the same protocol to every person. I start with your story, your history, your physiology, and we build from there. I also bring an understanding of the nervous system and mind-body connection into my work, not as a replacement for the physical, but as an essential aspect of it.

My own healing journey is still unfolding. I don't pretend to have all the answers. What I can offer is genuine curiosity, careful attention and attunement, a foundational and systems-based approach, and a deep respect for your body's innate capacity to heal.

I'd be honored to be part of your healing journey.


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Or email directly: npgoldsmid@gmail.com

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Musings

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