Nurse Nicole

This moment was a big Ah-ha in my recovery. I felt like a strong, capable, curious, and vibrant version of myself that I'd lost with an Osteomyelitis diagnosis Aug 2024. (*This photo was taken in May of 2025)

Reclaiming your health doesn't mean waiting until life or your diagnosis is perfect—it’s about building the resilience to feel this free anyway.

🎯 So let's look at Defining Vitality and Healthspan Care.
What Benchmarks am I tracking?

🧗‍♀️The "Playful Strength" Metric: Tracking muscle preservation, core stability, and joint health so I can climb, lift, and hold my body weight up spontaneously.

💃The "All-Day Dance" Energy: Optimizing my cellular metabolism and mitochondrial health through Fullscript labs and nutraceutical protocols to sustain high energy from morning walks to dancing the day away at LaHeurta with my dad and strangers that became friends to the late-night spontaneity that told me I was able to explore what I was capable of in climbing a fence to a post above an old rickety bridge. Nailed it, and felt so free and joyful. Recently, I've added EllieMD Peptides and I'm feeling good in mind and body~ more days than not.

🧠The "Nervous System Freefall":
Utilizing targeted Fullscript nutraceuticals and/ or check out my latest and greatest tool in my Healthspan toolbox: Elliemd.com/nicolemuilenburg
I have finally found support for my nervous system ~ I'd almost forgotten what neuroregulation felt like! We have co- created my living Roadmap that ebbs, flows and changes to fit my experience. We've awakened my numb adrenal glands. We are dialing in support for my mind& body so I can easily shift out of work-mode and into that deep, child-like state of presence and gratitude pretty easily. I also prioritize hydrogenated water, clean eats, clean protein supplementation ( LOVING ElliedMD protein options! Coffee, Chocolate, and Vanilla options + I also add peanut butter protein from Chef Emily of local BeelovedKitchen ) and REST. Tune into what your body is trying to tell you, and the possibilities are endless ✨️

Find your inner wild child and trust the journey 🙏

What does your version of 'feeling like a kid again' look like? Let me know below! 👇✨

Ready for Connection Call 📞? DM or call/ text Nurse Nicole directly to schedule a 30 minute call to discuss what you're experiencing and how we can support your goals.

Stress + Metabolism:
The Hidden Connection You Can’t Ignore! 🤯

Have you been eating well and exercising, but still feel stuck, sluggish, or unable to shift your weight? The culprit might not be what's on your plate—it could be your stress levels. Take a look at this powerful quote from Dr. Eric Berg (see image). He notes: "Chronic stress dramatically alters your metabolism, causing an increase in glucose production from proteins and fats. This can raise insulin levels and increase your risk of type 2 diabetes.

When your body is in a constant state of "fight or flight," cortisol forces your liver to pump out extra sugar. This spikes your insulin, triggers fat storage, and completely stalls your metabolic progress. It is an incredibly tough cycle to break on your own, but sustainable change is possible when you treat the root cause.
As a nurse, I am here to help you navigate these complex changes so you can finally improve how you look, feel, and live.

👉 Here is exactly how we break that stress-metabolism loop together:

🔬Comprehensive Lab Work: We look closely at your cortisol rhythm, fasting insulin, and metabolic markers to see exactly how stress is impacting your physical health.

🧬BHRT (Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy): Chronic stress exhausts your adrenal system and throws your s*x hormones completely out of balance. BHRT helps restore equilibrium, bringing back your energy and mental clarity.

🦠 Gut Health: Stress actively damages your gut lining and disrupts your microbiome. Fixing your gut is non-negotiable for lowering systemic inflammation and stabilizing your metabolism.

💉 Advanced Support with EllieMD: Through personalized telehealth and medical weight management strategies available on EllieMD, we provide your body with the targeted biochemical support it needs to override chronic stress signals and burn energy efficiently.

You don't have to fight a sluggish metabolism alone. Let’s build a realistic, long-term plan that actually works with your body, not against it. 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽💬 Does this resonate with you? Comment "STRESS" below or send me a DM, and let’s talk about getting you the answers you are looking for!

Elliemd.com/nicolemuilenburg

I’m officially launching my partnership with EllieMD! 🎉
If you’ve been watching the peptide and longevity space from the sidelines, you already know how overwhelming it is. Endless information, sketchy online vendors, and zero guidance.That is exactly why I chose to partner with EllieMD—a platform built around medical integrity, physician oversight, pharmaceutical-grade quality products direct to you from their regulated compounding pharmacy. No guesswork, no home-mixing, just real science.

I’m not just giving you a link and wishing you luck... Today, I am proudly introducing my CONCIERGE NAVIGATION services. 🗺️✨When you join me, you aren't just getting access to world-class health protocols and providers. You are getting a personal guide to hold your hand through the entire Healthspan ecosystem. Anti-Aging is old lingo~ we are talking cellular health and beauty with real support for the best years of your life!

Here is what my Concierge Navigation means for you: Seamless Onboarding ✨️ I will walk you step-by-step through the EllieMD telehealth platform and online medical intake forms.

Zero Guesswork: I’ll help you navigate so you know what options match your goals before you start building your pep stack plan with EllieMD medical providers.

Accountability & Community: Regular check-ins to keep you consistent, motivated, and supported.

The "Inside Track": First access to new launches, advanced diagnostic tools, and education events.This isn't about chasing a trend—it's about long-term cellular wellness and vitality.

Let's do this the right way. Comment "NAVIGATE" or send me a DM to get early access details and my direct link! 👇

EllieMD | Longevity With a Purpose At EllieMD, we are more than just a telehealth platform. We are a vibrant community dedicated to making prescription-grade products more affordable and accessible.

🌧️ Age is Just a Number, but Dancing in the Rain is Medicine! 💃People tell me that at 52 years old, I’m crazy for running outside every time it pours just to dance and splash in puddles like a kid would; as a nurse, I call it proactive healthcare! While others run for cover, here is why I highly recommend catching some raindrops:

Instant Cortisol Reset: Raindrops stimulate skin receptors, triggering an immediate drop in stress hormones.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation: The cool temperature shift activates your nervous system to promote deep calmness.

Pure Joy (Endorphins): Breaking "adult rules" floods your brain with feel-good chemicals that boost immunity.

Grounding Effect: The smell of rain (petrichor) and the sound of storms instantly anchor you to the present moment. Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass—it’s about learning to dance in the rain... Who cares what the neighbors think? Your mental health will thank you. Who is joining me outside during the next downpour? 👇

Join and chime in process it- an open forum💫
Have you ever sat with me for consultation? If you have, you know my response to whatever the condition or concern is~ we'll talk about your 🩺🌿Your gut microbiome dictates your systemic inflammation, your neurotransmitter balance (mood)🙂 (hello, gut-brain connection!), your hormonal rhythm, and how clearly your skin glows.

>>> This is exactly why the recent news shared by HHS Secretary RFK Jr. regarding food supply safety matters so much to our bodies and our community. The FDA is implementing a continuous review framework to evaluate chemicals and preservatives already on grocery shelves. In functional medicine, we recognize that what we put into our bodies acts as chemical data. When the data is corrupted by chronic exposure to unmonitored chemical additives, our entire system experiences a traffic jam—stalling our natural liver and pathways.

For those who have followed me for a while, you know I’ve been an aesthetic injector and medical spa nurse in Sioux Empire since 2004. While performing those physical services is no longer my passion, educating you on what ANTI-AGING really means, sharing mental and physical wellness tips and tools, and I'll share all the amazing ways to extend the longevity of the products, procedures, or treatments you choose. I'll also talk about tools and products that prepare you for procedures so you have optimal cell health which gives us cellular beauty and enhances our outcomes. I want to use my 20+ years of niche clinical, aesthetic experience as your ultimate wellness ecosystem host, consultant, and care guide.True vitality is an all-inclusive ecosystem.

We can practice mindful movement, hit the mat for yoga, challenge our muscles with resistance training, and use the best face and body tools, but if our nutritional inputs are working against our gut lining >>> we will always struggle to FEEL our best.

This page is now an open forum!

I want to hear what you are most curious about when it comes to enhancing your looks and optimizing your health. I'll help you navigate the "why" and "what" to find the perfect fit for your lifestyle—from the best fitness clothing lines to clean cosmetics. I'll share my favorite skincare and lifestyle hacks.

To make living a clean, non-toxic lifestyle straightforward and less overwhelming, I am building a centralized Vital Supply Co with all my clinical, top-tier recommendations.
COMING SOON💫💫

🔗 You'll be able to explore the Nurse Nicole ShopMy Storefront SOON! I’m organizing my absolute favorite, vetted tools into strategic categories from a Whole Person approach to enhancing the way we Look, Feel, & Live with Vitality throughout the lifespan.

Nutrition, Nutraceuticals & : Root-cause vitamins, supplements, and daily formulas.

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Vetted clean makeup, skincare, and advanced face & body tools designed to heal the gut-skin axis.

Apparel & : Premium clothing lines and gear to safely build lean mass and support longevity.

& : Essentials to calm the nervous system and practice movement medicine. The US is finally recognizing the public cry for clean sourced, homegrown foods, not only for nurshing the body~ we are demanding support of our too!
We deserve transparency in our food supply, and we deserve a lifestyle that actively nourishes our whole body's internal architecture.

Tell me in the comments:
What wellness or beauty topic are you most curious about today? Let's open up the discussion! 🤍

Being both a provider and a patient gives you a different lens.
It changes how you listen.
It changes how you guide.
And it deepens your understanding of what people are really going through.
That perspective is something I carry into every conversation I have.
Whether professionally or personally—this work has always been about people first.

After years of hands-on clinical work,
my role is evolving.
I’m stepping more into guidance, education, and helping people navigate the “in-between” spaces of healthcare.
The questions, the overwhelm, the “what do I do next?”
That’s where I can help.
Not everything requires more treatment.
Sometimes it requires the right perspective.