Nicole Tricarico Naturopath

Nicole Tricarico Naturopath Nicole has almost 30 years of experience specialising in women & children's health, and fertility.

With over 25 years experience, Nicole is providing naturopathic support and solutions for health and well being. Nicole specialises in women's health, fertility, pregnancy support and children's health. She is also a Metabolic Balance Coach and brought this to Shepparton in 2019. Nicole worked for over 20 years at Natremed in Shepparton, before starting her own business when Natremed closed it's doors in 2017. She also offers birth and parenting preparation, birth story medicine, A Celebration Day for Girls. You can visit her Your Birth Support page here: https://www.facebook.com/yourbirthsupportshepparton/

A small reminder to let everyone know I am open for appointments this Easter Saturday 4th. Book an appointment via the l...
31/03/2026

A small reminder to let everyone know I am open for appointments this Easter Saturday 4th. Book an appointment via the link in my bio or jump online via my website. 😀

A gentle question…Do you tend to only prioritise your health when things get bad?When the fatigue hits hardWhen your moo...
30/03/2026

A gentle question…

Do you tend to only prioritise your health when things get bad?

When the fatigue hits hard
When your mood drops
When your body forces you to stop

And then once you feel a bit better…
life takes over again?

You’re not alone — I see this pattern a lot.

But this cycle is often why things never fully resolve.

Real change comes from:
✨ Consistency
✨ Following things through
✨ Supporting your body before it crashes

Not just reacting when it does.

This isn’t about being perfect.

It’s about deciding your health is worth staying committed to.

If you’re ready to break that cycle, I can help you create a plan that actually feels doable long term.

29/03/2026

Do you need remedy repeats or an appointment this week?

Get your orders in via email asap naturopathnicole@gmail.com

There are some appointment options left on Thursday and Easter Saturday morning.

Jump online to book via my page or website.

You’d be surprised how many people come in saying:“I think I’m just run down…”“It’s probably stress…”“I guess this is ju...
29/03/2026

You’d be surprised how many people come in saying:

“I think I’m just run down…”
“It’s probably stress…”
“I guess this is just part of getting older…”

But when we actually look deeper, especially through bloods, a very different picture often shows up.

I’m seeing patterns like:
• Low B12 impacting energy, mood, and cognition
• Iron that looks “fine” but isn’t actually getting into cells
• Blood sugar instability driving fatigue, headaches, and cravings
• Subtle thyroid shifts that haven’t been flagged
• Early signs of metabolic stress
• Nutrient depletion that’s been building for years

None of this is random.
And none of it means your body is “failing you.”

It means your body has been adapting… for a long time.

And now it’s asking for support.

This is why I’m so passionate about looking beyond “everything is normal”
and actually understanding what’s happening underneath your symptoms.

Because when you understand the pattern, you can actually do something about it.

✨ You’re not just tired.
✨ You’re not just hormonal.
✨ You’re not just “getting older.”

There’s always a reason.

And that’s where we start.

If you’ve been told your results are “normal” but you don’t feel it,
my Optimal Blood Health Review looks at your results through a different lens.

🚨 Meme checkpoint! 🚨You know the rules… 😄Post the last meme in your camera roll to pass 👇No overthinking. No curating. J...
25/03/2026

🚨 Meme checkpoint! 🚨
You know the rules… 😄

Post the last meme in your camera roll to pass 👇

No overthinking. No curating. Just whatever’s there right now 😅

Let’s see what you’ve got…
(And yes, I’ll be judging in the most loving naturopath way possible 😉)

✨ Because laughter is good for your nervous system… consider this your daily dose 😌

Have you been meaning to get back on track with your health?Life gets full, work, family, responsibilities, and it’s eas...
24/03/2026

Have you been meaning to get back on track with your health?

Life gets full, work, family, responsibilities, and it’s easy for your own wellbeing to slip to the bottom of the list. But your body hasn’t forgotten what it feels like to feel good.

Every small step counts. A proper breakfast, more water, an early night, a walk after dinner, booking that long-overdue appointment.

You don’t have to wait for the “perfect” time, just begin again.
Your future self will thank you. 💚

👉 Book an appointment today and start feeling like yourself again. Book online via my website or page.

This is where I see many people get stuck…This is something I’ve been noticing more of lately in clinic…People wanting t...
23/03/2026

This is where I see many people get stuck…

This is something I’ve been noticing more of lately in clinic…

People wanting to just repeat the same remedies again and again.

And sometimes that is appropriate.

But often, this is where people can get a little stuck.

Because healing doesn’t always come from doing the same thing on repeat.

It usually happens by working through layers.

As one area of the body begins to rebalance, another layer can reveal itself.

For example:

• energy improves, but digestion still needs support
• iron levels improve, but underlying drivers still need addressing
• hormones settle, but stress patterns remain

This doesn’t mean things aren’t working.

It often means the body is ready for the next stage of healing.

The most sustainable results I see come from:

• consistency
• reassessment
• adjusting the plan when needed
• supporting the body step by step

Rather than expecting one remedy to fix everything.

Healing is rarely one-dimensional.

It’s a process of supporting the body as it moves back into balance over time.










A pattern I’ve been seeing a lot lately, both in clinic and in myself late last year, is this:Women who are doing all th...
22/03/2026

A pattern I’ve been seeing a lot lately, both in clinic and in myself late last year, is this:

Women who are doing all the right things…
but still feeling tired, flat or out of balance.

They’re eating relatively well.
Trying to take care of themselves.
Pushing through busy lives.

But underneath that, there’s often a quieter picture:

• running on empty
• nutrient depletion building over time
• stress accumulating
• sleep not quite enough
• the body slowly struggling to keep up

It doesn’t always happen overnight.

It builds gradually… until the body starts asking for attention.

I noticed this in myself toward the end of last year, which prompted me to make some changes:

• adjusted my herbs and supplements
• prioritised more sleep over the Christmas break
• changed up my self-care routine
• continued with pilates bar and walking
• did a Metabolic Balance reset

Nothing extreme. Just consistent, supportive changes.

And that’s often what the body needs.

Not more pushing.
Not more pressure.
But the right kind of support, applied consistently.

If you’ve been feeling a bit like this lately, you’re not alone.

Sometimes it’s not that you’re doing something wrong, it’s that your body might need a different level of support for the season you’re in.










You can be eating really well…taking supplements…doing all the “right” things……and still feel tired, flat, or out of bal...
19/03/2026

You can be eating really well…
taking supplements…
doing all the “right” things…

…and still feel tired, flat, or out of balance.

One thing I often look at in clinic is whether the body is actually absorbing and using nutrients properly.

Because it’s not just about what you eat, it’s what your body can break down, absorb and utilise.

Some signs that nutrient absorption may not be optimal include:

• ongoing fatigue
• low iron or B12 despite supplementing
• bloating or digestive discomfort
• changes in bowel habits
• brain fog
• brittle hair or nails
• hormonal imbalance
• poor immune function

There are many reasons this can happen, including:

• gut health imbalances
• low stomach acid
• inflammation in the digestive tract
• stress impacting digestion
• nutrient interactions and imbalances

When the body isn’t absorbing nutrients properly, it can create a ripple effect across multiple systems.

This is why looking at gut health and underlying patterns is so important — not just adding more supplements.

Because sometimes the body doesn’t need more…












It needs help using what’s already there.

One pattern I’ve noticed over many years in practice is that many people only focus on their health when something goes ...
18/03/2026

One pattern I’ve noticed over many years in practice is that many people only focus on their health when something goes wrong.

They push through fatigue.
Ignore digestive issues.
Put up with headaches or hormonal symptoms.
Hope sleep improves on its own.

Life gets busy and it’s easy to keep telling ourselves:

"I’ll deal with it later."

But the body rarely jumps straight from feeling well to serious illness overnight.

Most of the time there are early warning signs first.

Things like:

• low energy
• poor sleep
• digestive changes
• hormonal symptoms
• mood changes
• headaches
• weight fluctuations

These symptoms are often the body’s way of saying something is out of balance.

When we listen to those early signals and make supportive changes, it’s often much easier to bring the body back into balance.

Waiting until things reach a crisis point can mean the body has been under strain for a long time.

Looking after your health isn’t just about fixing problems.

It’s about supporting the body before those problems develop.

Small steps taken early can make a big difference over time.










With so much health information online now, it’s easy to feel like you need to take every supplement you read about.Magn...
17/03/2026

With so much health information online now, it’s easy to feel like you need to take every supplement you read about.

Magnesium for stress.
Iron for fatigue.
Herbs for hormones.
Gut powders for digestion.
Adaptogens for energy.

Before long, people can end up taking a cupboard full of supplements, hoping something will work.

But the truth is, more remedies doesn’t always equal better results.

In fact, guessing with supplements can sometimes:

• waste time and money
• miss the real underlying issue
• create imbalances
• mask symptoms without addressing the cause

Two people can have the same symptom — fatigue, headaches, hormonal changes — and have completely different underlying causes.

That’s why naturopathic care focuses on understanding what your body actually needs.

Through things like:

• detailed case history
• pathology interpretation
• nutritional patterns
• metabolic and hormone health

The goal is to find the right support, not just more supplements.

Often the most effective treatment plans are simple, targeted and personalised.

Because when you address the real cause, the body can start moving back into balance.










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With over 23 years experience, Nicole is providing naturopathic support and solutions for health and well being. Nicole specialises in women's health, fertility, pregnancy support and children's health. Nicole worked for over 20 years at Natremed in Shepparton, before starting her own business when Natremed closed it's doors in 2017. She also offers birth and parenting preparation via Birthing From Within Classes as well as Birth Story Medicine and A Celebration Day for Girls. She is a Trainer/Facilitator for Birthing From Within, Birth Story Listening and A Celebration Day for Girls.

Nicole is also a speaker and writer on birth and birth trauma.

You can visit her Your Birth Support page here: https://www.facebook.com/yourbirthsupportshepparton/