Being a ‘Mum’, a ‘Nona’ and a previously a teacher with several years in the classroom, including 8 years as a mobile health specialist teacher, Nicole has seen firsthand how access to knowledge and support can transform health outcomes.

Because of this she is passionate about working with children and families, and within Pacific and Māori communities. As she says these are "areas that are deeply interconnected for me". These experiences, both personal and professional, have shaped her learning and continue to guide her journey.

Coming from an education background, she is always learning— to better support herself and those she works with.

She believes achieving good health and wellbeing is not a one-size-fits-all model; it’s dynamic and deeply personal, and our approach to it should reflect that. As a mum of two, twelve years apart, Nicole has seen how different health choices can shape children’s wellbeing over time.

With years of experience teaching in low-decile schools, she is further fuelled with a commitment to helping families feel confident navigating their own health journeys. Empowering parents and caregivers with practical, achievable tools to support the health and wellbeing of their whānau is her 'why’.

Having two teenagers at home and her own experiences has also sparked her passion for Hormonal health. "This is an area of health as parents and for ourselves we sometimes accept symptoms as ‘stages’ or ‘normal’ part of growing up or life, I would love to support you or your family through these changes so you are not ‘just getting through this’ like you are waiting for the rollercoaster ride to end.

I am excited to be working with Functional Health, connecting with clients and supporting them on their health and wellbeing journey back to balance."