Beloved Roots
Nutrition
Nikki Ngo, NTP, CGP
We can reclaim our energy with the power
of whole foods and herbs. Fully living through the
sensational, intelligent miracle of our bodies here
on Earth is possible. We are our own healers!
This is the work I have been called to do after seeing how illness has affected the people in my life. Following an initial awakening experience in my early 20's, my path has been one of continuing to explore my own healing, while supporting others in the same by guiding each individual to take charge of their health and find new awareness of their own inherent healing ability.
Natural Health Specialist
With nutritional therapy, you will learn :
As a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP), I am dedicated to helping you find the root cause of your symptoms by evaluating your nutritional needs, supporting normal function, and identifying nutritional deficiencies. Because you are unique and your biochemistry is unique, I strive to create a treatment protocol that is specifically tailored to you.
By developing supportive, simple strategies and non-diet approaches to eating, I will help guide you to create a healthy relationship with food based on nourishment and your bio-individual needs. It's time to let go of fear created by a disease-based medical model and embrace a bio-individual focused approach to healing.
I am so happy you chose this journey in becoming your own nutritional healing advocate!
With nutritional therapy, you will learn:
+ How to use therapeutic effects of particular foods to alleviate specific
health conditions
+ How a balanced gut microbiome helps fight inflammation
and help reduce fatigue, anxiety, and depression
+ How to support your gut health with healing foods and probiotics
+ How to navigate food cravings with mindful eating practices
Eat in a parasympathetic state in order to digest optimally
Increase energy and achieve mental focus
+ How to nourish the brain with amino acids to restore
health levels of neurotransmitters to:
Correct brain chemistry imbalance to support better mood
Stabilize blood sugar to stop cravings for sweets and starches
Incorporate plentiful essential fatty acids to support brain health
+ How to use a foundational and holistic approach to assess
nutritional deficiencies in the body.
Honor bio-individuality and the body’s natural capacity to heal
+ How to be self-reliant rather than shifting all decision making
into the hands of a doctor.
The Gut and Brain
CONNECTION
Amino Acid Therapy
Amino acid therapy is a way to naturally and safely increase the supply of the raw materials the body needs to produce neurotransmitters. The raw materials are specific amino acids that fuel specific neurotransmitter pathways. This often brings relief from many psycho-emotional symptoms, without the many side effects of prescription anti-depressants.
About 95% of the body’s serotonin, the chemical that makes us feel euphoric and happy, is produced in the gastrointestinal tract. A huge part of our mental health is dependent on our diet. What we eat affects our blood sugar levels and brain chemicals, which in turn, affects the way we feel. When our blood sugar levels fluctuate, our mood and energy levels change. The negative effects of fluctuating blood sugar levels include irritability, poor concentration, fatigue, depression and food cravings. And when the brain chemical levels change, it influences the way we think, feel and behave.
By identifying your mood type, we can restore neurotransmitters and help you feel more balanced in your body and mind.
Note: those who benefit the most from nutritional therapy are those who are willing to try new ideas and put in the effort it takes to make lasting changes. This work is not a quick fix. It is not a diet, but rather a way of life. Individuals who are not willing to follow through long-term will not have good results. This approach is not suited for those who aren't certain about making health a priority in their lives.
My services are specialized in treating:
Digestive Issues
Low hydrochloric acid, leaky gut, candida, bloating, gas, SIBO, IBS, acid reflux/GERD, food allergies and sensitivities
Fatigue
Adrenals, chronic fatigue syndrome, hormonal imbalance, thyroid-related, low energy
Mental Health Issues
Excessive stress, brain fog, mood swings, emotional eating, anxiety, and depression
Blood Sugar Imbalances
Insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, type II diabetes, sugar cravings
My story
As a young girl, I was exposed to western medicine’s perspective
of pathology and disease and the downfalls of the pharmaceutical
industry. I saw firsthand how they took hold of my mother's health
and the people who I dearly loved. When I look back at my childhood
and young adult years, I remember the ongoing cycle of anxiety and
depression. But it wasn't until my own health plummeted that I
learned about how important nutrition is for mental health.
I was raised in a family eating a diet heavy of sugar and quick
processed foods. These were the foods that contributed
to major inflammation in my body and compromised my gut health,
which in turn affected my mental state. The symptoms that evolved
during my teenage years were daily migraines, gastrointestinal
pains, panic attacks, PMS, brain fog, fatigue and body aches. I was
in chronic pain for years and watched my family members go
through the same complications.
The gold of my own wellness journey took place through finding my way
back to my body. Taking control of my health, I began to consciously seek
out answers. I studied everything I could get my hands on about holistic
wellness, nutrition and transformational change work. What are the steps
I can take to feel better - without pharmaceutical drugs? My intuition told
me that all the answers were there, if only I would look and listen.
We can heal and reverse our own body’s attack, if only we give it the right conditions and nourish ourselves with better nutrition. It is so empowering to me to know that there is a part of us which we all share - resilience, the part that keeps us thriving day after day.
By being mindful of what we allow into the body, it becomes second nature to honor food as medicine and savor the wholesome foods of this earth.
After healing my gut, I learned how to harness the power of amino acid therapy and bring my neurotransmitters back to a normal level. This produced a renewed sense of energy and optimism that had been missing for so many years. I couldn’t have imagined what true health really felt like without the power of real food and supplementation. And since then, I have been helping people find their own healing abilities by introducing food as medicine into their lives.
The mind-body connection has shown me that while our bodies may have been the seat of traumatic experiences, it is also the place where we begin the process of healing. This connection deeply nurtures and lays the groundwork for my life mission. I’m honored to share this gift with all of you.
Testimonials
Certifications
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, NTP
awarded by Nutritional Therapy Association
Gut and Psychology Syndrome Practitioner, CGP
trained by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride and Chef Monica Corrado
Neuro Nutrition & Amino Acid Specialist
based off the work of Julia Ross' Mood Cure
Testimonials
"Throughout my life I've always suffered from anxiety and depression. For awhile it was incredibly crippling and caused me a lot of stress.....when I met Nikki, I knew that changing my diet and getting educated about nutrition would help, but the shifts it had in my anxiety as well as my digestive issues and fatigue was life changing. I valued this plan because I felt incredibly supported through the process. Not only was I given guidelines to follow, but any time I felt lost or had a question, she was prompt about providing me with answers and did so with genuinity.
Nutrition was something I avoided often because it appeared complex, but have no fear! Nikki is incredible at simplifying your plan and adjusting the terminology for you to understand. For example, she explained to me how some of us burn sugar as the main source of energy and others burn fat so we decreased my grain and dairy intake and I saw big results in my stomach fat. Eliminating these foods also improved my digestion tremendously! It was night and day. Constipation is something I had struggled with my entire life!
If it wasn't for this amazing nutritionist, I wouldn't have the connection with my body as I do now or the confidence. If you are looking for a genuine, passionate and knowledgeable nutritionist, Nikki is your woman! - Kayla H.
Getting on the Gaps diet for my son with Autism was very overwhelming. But I was very satisfied and pleased with the results. I am very grateful for all the help I got trying to figure out when and what foods to introduce when there is a leaky gut issue he's been dealing with for years . My son is doing well and enjoying life much more than he did before . Thank you so much Nikki. - Anna R.
Are you ready to start this journey together?
I am here to support you each step of the way
Offering private in-person or virtual consultations
I believe everything in our world carries a vibration, food included. When the energies of the things we eat, see, hear, and breathe in are in harmony with our cells’ natural vibrational energy, they support our health. When cells are balanced, they function smoothly at optimal frequencies and as a result, our vibrational energy gets higher too! Food grown from the earth and nourished by the sun have high vibrations and our bodies are always craving these.
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