PNW Modern Holistic Medicine

01/03/2022

If you're thinking you "let yourself go", consider this...

There's a lot going on behind the scenes that can't be fixed by watching your diet or getting more exercise.

There's something happening that makes it really hard to stick with healthy habits.

Here's why you're struggling and why it's not your fault.

You're finishing up year two of a freaking pandemic, with no end in sight, and your stress hormones are surging.

And until you find someone who understands what this is doing in your body, you're not going to get very far.

Has your healthcare provider talked to you about the way stress hormones set off a cascade of imbalance causing fatigue, depression, anxiety, brain fog, fat storage, and insomnia?

Probably not, and it's not their fault. It's not what they're trained to do. Conventional medicine is still caught up in symptom management, and what you need is a solution to the underlying problem.

That's why I left mainstream medicine. So I can help you fix the thing that's causing all the symptoms.

You didn't "let yourself go" this past year.

You were surviving.

And I'm here to tell you there's a way to feel so much better.

If you're done putting temporary band-aids on symptoms caused by a deeper problem, let's talk. I can help.

01/01/2022

2022 is the year of breaking free from the outdated sick care system and going all in on holistic healthcare using a functional medicine approach to uncover the real reason women are feeling run down and out of whack hormonally.

I see you. I know the brain fog. I know the depression and anxiety. I know the extra weight. I know the depleted energy.

And I know conventional healthcare isn't designed for deep healing.

I'm excited to finally be out of the constraints of a system where insurance dictates everything, you get 10 minutes with your provider, and the basic lab work "looks normal" so there must not be anything wrong with you. 🙄

This New Year I'm grateful to have a practice where women can actually get answers, support, and better health.

I'm excited to help you figure out the real reason you feel like crap.

I'm here to help you make this year feel different and better. Better sleep, better mood, better energy, and feeling better in your body.

Are you done with the system that keeps letting you down?

Let's talk. I can help.

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12/29/2021

Holiday vibes are fading, and you might be tired as December comes to a close.

And if you’re like me you’re thinking about making some changes for the new year.

You’re probably feeling hopeful AND overwhelmed. Maybe you don’t know where to start. Maybe you feel like you’ve tried everything. Maybe you’re tired of starting and stopping over and over again.

Listen. I’ve worked with hundreds of women and I know exactly what’s missing, and why it seems so hard.

First, getting healthy is not one-size-fits-all. You need a customized plan. Anyone who tells you to eat less and exercise more, or drink a certain shake, or take this one supplement that will solve all your problems is just setting you up to fail. No one’s health situation is exactly like yours.

Second, support is critical and your regular healthcare provider might not have the capacity to work as closely with you as you need. Once you have a customized plan, you need someone to walk alongside you and help you navigate the new terrain because here’s what happens: your mind is going to offer you a lot of drama about changes you’re making, the path is going to take some unexpected turns, and without a guide it’s going to feel like too much and you’ll pause and put it on the back burner just like you did last year.

This is why what I do is different. I’m trained in functional medicine and certified as a life coach. Functional medicine digs deep to get to the root cause, while life coaching supports your brain as you change, adapt, and heal.

How about getting exactly what you need to feel better in 2022?

Let’s talk about working together. Closely. For 6 months or the whole year. Let’s forge a new path in a way that feels exactly right for you, with the support you need to keep moving forward this time.

Send me a message and we can see if this feels like the right next step.

12/18/2021

How do we make space for healing when it feels like we're stretched tissue paper thin and things are already falling through the cracks?

I see your full plate and all the roles you play at home, with your job, family, community, and friends.

I see you with your precarious balancing act, keeping it all in motion, right at the edge of your tipping point.

I see you, wise and experienced, knowing you can feel better, but also feeling overwhelmed with the idea of adding one more thing, and "self care" that feels like another task on your to do list.

Especially now. A week before Christmas with last minute shopping and gatherings and getting all the things done before next weekend.

I have so much experience with this. As a human, a woman, and healthcare provider, with lived experience and witnessing this in my patients' lives.
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The over-extension is real.

It's not just you. This is baked into our culture, as women, doing all the things at the expense of ourselves.

This is how and why what I do is different from the system you're used to.

As a functional medicine women's health NP and certified life coach, I help you create the space for YOU in a way that feels peaceful, empowering, and without adding more stress.

You get the care and time you deserve from your provider, and we work together to make and hold space for your healing process.

Because what good is a treatment plan if you don't have the capacity to actually do it?

What you need is the plan (made specifically for your unique situation) and the support as you walk along that path.

I know you feel this at your core. The truth of it.

Your spot is already saved. Just send me a message and I can start helping you, in whatever way makes the most sense and is best for you, so you can feel supported through the holidays and into the new year.

Cheers to that 🎄🥂

Send a message to learn more

12/17/2021

12/11/2021

Maybe no one's ever told you...

When you have symptoms of hormone imbalance

Like really sore b***s, mood swings, irregular or painful periods, breakouts, weight gain, and bloating

There's a good chance your gut needs some help

When we drill down to the root cause we often arrive at the gut

Maybe you have a sensitive stomach

or constipation or IBS

It's so common for women to see me for hormones and have gut problems, too

They go hand in hand

And when we start fixing the gut, the hormone symptoms get better

Functional medicine is cool like that

It's all connected.

I want you to reap the benefits of a healthy gut and balanced hormones

So you can feel well rested and at ease in your body

So you can do all the things in 2022 that bring you joy 🎉

I'm here and ready to help

12/08/2021

Why do I really want to help you fix your hormones and feel your very best before the end of 2021?

Hi! I'm Nikki Kuehl, family nurse practitioner and founder of PNW Modern Holistic Medicine, and I have an ulterior motive.

I mean, of course I want you to feel cozy, merry, and well this holiday season

And I want your body to efficiently and effectively buffer the surges of family function induced stress hormones

And I don't want Santa's cookies or his elves' eggnog to leave you puffy and inflamed

I absolutely want you to feel well rested, calm, clear, healthy, and energized so you can enjoy the heck out of this holiday in particular because we all deserve some joy right now

But there's more....

I want you to heal

Because when your hormones are level

And your mind is sharp and composed

And your body is well

You can show up in positive ways that create far reaching ripples

I want to help you so you can keep spreading your love and doing your work in the world

And I (not so low key) want to f*** up the patriarchy, and we need healthy mature women to do that.

So, there you have it.

Now get over to pnwmodernholisticmedicine.com and schedule your first visit. I'm excited to support you as we transition into a fresh new year.

12/05/2021

☕ When you're already exhausted and it's the holidays ...

Women tell me they feel tired all the time:

▶ I wake up exhausted

▶ I don't have the energy to do the stuff I want to do

Now add Christmas shopping, family gatherings, kids' winter break, tree lighting, secret Santa, more sugar, more wine, later nights, elf on the goddamn shelf....

Your stress is on overdrive.

Of course you're tired.

Of course you feel run down.

You were already running on a low tank, now you're down to fumes.

And you plan on getting it all together January 1st.

Here's what I want you to know...

You can partake in all the holiday hoopla

AND do a few simple things to help your body neutralize holiday stressors

AND start the healing and balancing process now

(While you're in the thick of it)

Then step into January with way less holiday damage to correct

You can have the Christmas cookies and wine. I'm not going to to take away anything you love about the holidays.

I'm going to give you a plan so you can 'tis the season + thrive.

🎄 Want to hear more? Send me a message and we can talk how you can enjoy the holidays and get a head start on your health for 2022.

12/04/2021

Women are telling me they're stressed about what they can or can't eat during the holidays.

You have food sensitivities (but Christmas without cookies?)

You don't want to feel bloated and tired (but your aunt makes the best cinnamon rolls)

The holidays are steeped in family food traditions. And that's okay.

And guess what? Stressing about it can be just as detrimental as diving head first into the charcuterie with a dairy sensitivity.

Both cause hormone imbalance and inflammation.

Optimal health is about so much more than sorting out your nutrition.

If you're unsure about starting a health program before Christmas, because you think I'm going to tell you to stop eating [dairy, gluten, sugar, wine] all those cozy comforting traditional foods,

Know there are things we can do to balance the effects of holiday food and stress,

While you fully embrace and enjoy this season.

You can decide to partake in family traditions,

And incorporate a few simple things to help your body stay calm and balanced through the season.

You can start the new year feeling nourished and rested.

I can help you navigate the holidays with ease, health, and energy.

Don't let the holidays take you out with stress, anxiety, bloat, and exhaustion.

Don't deprive yourself of the comfort and joy of your favorite traditions.

Have it all 🎄🍷🍪

And step into 2022 with a head start on optimal health.

I have 4 openings left in 2021 for women who want to start feeling great ❄and❄ fully savor the holiday experience.

You have 2 options for working with me through the end of 2021:

🎄 Calm & Bright: Two sessions with me (1 before Christmas and 1 in January) where we take a deep dive into your health and create a plan to reduce holiday stress + bloat, and take you into the new year feeling your best. You'll get a personalized Modern Vitality Blueprint for 2022. Includes advanced lab work for food sensitivities, hormones, and gut health.

🎄 Modern Vitality: Your total optimal health package for 2022. Everything included in the Calm & Bright package, plus one year of monthly follow ups (all labs included for the year), support, and ongoing customization of your Modern Vitality Blueprint throughout the year. With text access to me all year, I'll be in your back pocket for on the spot support and advice. Over the year we'll balance your hormones, improve your sleep, boost your energy, get you feeling great in your body, and calm your stress and anxiety so you can show up and be your best you in 2022. This is the ultimate gift to give yourself right now.

Reach out to me in a message to talk about starting the package that sounds best to you 🖤