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In fact, I’ve been learning about medicine firsthand for as long as I can remember.
I was born having seizures. As a young child, I broke bones and needed knee surgery. Middle and late childhood brought the onset of migraines and a few more fractures. I struggled with digestion and was often constipated.

In young adulthood, my chronic low back pain began — herniated discs, endless specialists, and trial after trial of treatments. Through college and my 20s, I battled frequent sinus infections, treated with antibiotics every single time. Migraines persisted. IBS persisted. Bones kept breaking. An early diagnosis of osteopenia joined the list.

Yes, I’m a board-certified nurse practitioner, but my deepest source of expertise? I’ve been the patient, too.

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We live in an age of endless health advice. Scroll for 30 seconds and you’ll see two completely opposite “non-negotiable” approaches to wellness… both claiming to be the way. It’s overwhelming, polarizing, and—let’s be honest—a little exhausting.

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While HRT in recent years has been shown to be highly effective in perimenopause — both for managing symptoms and preventing long-term chronic health conditions — not everyone wants, or is a candidate for, prescription therapy. But here’s the good news: everyone can benefit from addressing lifestyle and daily habits.

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If you’ve read my story of how I got here, you know medicine has been a thread running through my entire life

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5 Habits That Improved My Perimenopause Symptoms

General Medicine, Hormone Health

Perimenopause hits us all differently – different ages, different symptoms, different levels of severity. I’m sharing here what my symptoms were/are, and the lifestyle habits I changed to help improve or reduce them. As you have likely figured out by now, this transitional period of time is the furthest thing from a one-size-fits-all. As such, […]

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Imagine Your Life in 12 Weeks

General Medicine

Imagine Your Life 12 Weeks From Now.Your mornings start with energy instead of exhaustion. You feel grounded, clear, and centered rather than scattered and stretched thin. Your digestion is steady, your skin radiant, your hormones balanced. You’re sleeping deeply again, thinking clearly, and finally feeling like yourself. Twelve weeks may not sound like much, but […]

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Top 5 Daily Health and Wellness Tips

General Medicine, Lifestyle

As an integrative and lifestyle medicine provider, I am often asked about my top health and wellness tips. As any of my clients can attest, this is different for each person based on their needs and goals. However, there are 5 general areas that I discuss in every single visit with regards to health and […]

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What is Integrative Medicine?

General Medicine

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by “band-aid” solutions—treatments that mask symptoms without solving the underlying problem— or rushed, impersonal visits with one of your regular care providers, you’re not alone. This is where the integrative approach comes in. Live Well Collaborative takes a holistic, integrative view of health, focusing on a whole-person approach with regards […]

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One of the hills I will die on: There is no “right” way to be healthy

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We live in an age of endless health advice. Scroll for 30 seconds and you’ll see two completely opposite “non-negotiable” approaches to wellness… both claiming to be the way. It’s overwhelming, polarizing, and—let’s be honest—a little exhausting.

read the post 

Lifestyle and Day-to-Day Habits for Peri/Menopause: The First Five Steps I Recommend NOW

Featured Post, Hormone Health

While HRT in recent years has been shown to be highly effective in perimenopause — both for managing symptoms and preventing long-term chronic health conditions — not everyone wants, or is a candidate for, prescription therapy. But here’s the good news: everyone can benefit from addressing lifestyle and daily habits.

read the post 

Why I Started Live Well Collaborative: A practice where your whole self is seen, understood, and cared for.

Nicole Pichette sitting comfortably on her office couch

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If you’ve read my story of how I got here, you know medicine has been a thread running through my entire life

read the post 

Yes, I’m a board-certified nurse practitioner, but my deepest source of expertise? I’ve been the patient, too.

Nicole sitting in a welcoming position on the office couch

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In fact, I’ve been learning about medicine firsthand for as long as I can remember.
I was born having seizures. As a young child, I broke bones and needed knee surgery. Middle and late childhood brought the onset of migraines and a few more fractures. I struggled with digestion and was often constipated.

In young adulthood, my chronic low back pain began — herniated discs, endless specialists, and trial after trial of treatments. Through college and my 20s, I battled frequent sinus infections, treated with antibiotics every single time. Migraines persisted. IBS persisted. Bones kept breaking. An early diagnosis of osteopenia joined the list.

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