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/

✨ Good intentions are a beautiful start… but they won’t create change on their own.You can read the books, scroll the po...
06/11/2025

✨ Good intentions are a beautiful start… but they won’t create change on their own.

You can read the books, scroll the posts, and promise yourself that next week you’ll start eating better, moving more, drinking more water, or finally booking that appointment…

But nothing changes until you take the first small action.

If you want to feel different in your body, your mind, or your energy, it begins with one step forward.

💫 Don’t wait for the perfect time, the motivation, or for life to quiet down.

Start now, even if it’s tiny. Drink the water. Prep the meal. Go for the walk. Book the appointment.

Change doesn’t come from knowing what to do — it comes from doing it.
And I promise, once you start, your body and mind will thank you. 🌿

👉 Ready to take that first step? Let’s make a plan together.

If nothing changes, nothing changes. You can’t heal in the same environment, routine or mindset that contributed to your...
05/11/2025

If nothing changes, nothing changes.

You can’t heal in the same environment, routine or mindset that contributed to your symptoms in the first place.

It might mean changing what’s on your plate, the products in your home, the way you manage stress, or even the people and spaces you surround yourself with.

Healing asks for honesty — to notice what’s draining you and courage to do something different.

Sometimes that shift is small — a walk instead of scrolling, a breakfast that balances your blood sugar, saying “no” more often. Sometimes it’s bigger — rethinking your work, habits, or support systems.

If you know something needs to change but you’re not sure where to start, that’s where guidance helps.

✨ Book a naturopathic appointment and let’s uncover what’s keeping you stuck and how to move toward feeling your best again.

🌀 Your thoughts are chemistry.Every feeling, every belief sends messages through your body.It’s okay to feel angry, sad,...
04/11/2025

🌀 Your thoughts are chemistry.

Every feeling, every belief sends messages through your body.
It’s okay to feel angry, sad, or anxious — those emotions need to be seen and acknowledged. But staying there for too long can keep your body in stress mode, lowering immunity and zapping your energy.

🌿 Practicing gratitude doesn’t mean pretending everything’s fine — it’s about gently shifting focus toward what’s still good and nourishing in your life. Even small moments count.

✨ Try this:

Take a slow breath and name three things that feel okay right now.

Send thanks to your body for something it’s doing — even digesting your food or keeping you breathing.

Step outside and find one beautiful thing to notice — the sky, a flower, a smile.

Write down one thing you’re learning through a challenge — a new strength, a boundary, a truth.

With time, these small shifts change your body chemistry, calm your nervous system, and strengthen your immunity.
Feel what’s real — and then let gratitude help you find a softer landing place. 💛

“Running on reserves”It’s November. The year’s nearly over.Your nervous system has filed for annual leave, your adrenals...
03/11/2025

“Running on reserves”

It’s November. The year’s nearly over.

Your nervous system has filed for annual leave, your adrenals are whispering “please stop,” and your magnesium levels are somewhere between help and send spinach. 🥴

Hang in there ..... hydrate, rest when you can, and maybe swap one coffee for a herbal tea (just one, we’re not monsters).

03/11/2025

Do you need remedy repeats or an appointment this week?

We're closed tomorrow for Melbourne Cup Day as well as this Saturday (my once a month Saturday off).

There will only be collection times and appointments on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. If you want anything left out for Friday or Saturday, organise this asap.

There are a few appointments left this week and I may open up another later one on Wednesday or Thursday if needed.

Email for remedy orders: naturopathnicole@gmail.com

Jump online to book appointments via my website.

✨ Small shifts create big change.You don’t have to overhaul your entire life to move toward feeling better.Start small.💧...
02/11/2025

✨ Small shifts create big change.

You don’t have to overhaul your entire life to move toward feeling better.

Start small.

💧Drink more water.

☮Take a quiet moment before you scroll.

👄Notice the words you speak to yourself.

🍏Choose something nourishing to eat, or something inspiring to read.

These little habits add up—each one a vote for the person you’re becoming.

And on the days you slip? That’s okay too.

Change isn’t about perfection. 💜

It’s about awareness, compassion, and choosing again.

Every gentle step counts. 🌿

If you need remedy repeats, you can collect on Saturday morning this week. Next week, collection times will be Wednesday...
30/10/2025

If you need remedy repeats, you can collect on Saturday morning this week.

Next week, collection times will be Wednesday 9 am-12.30 pm and 4-6.30 pm and Thursday 8.30 am-12.30 pm and 4-6.30 pm. We are closed on Saturday, 8th.

Email if you need any remedy repeats. naturopathnicole@gmail.com

My Metabolic Balance Update🍏🍗🍑🍊I'm almost 4 weeks into my reset. I've shifted between 4-5 kg and 6 cm off my waist, and ...
30/10/2025

My Metabolic Balance Update🍏🍗🍑🍊

I'm almost 4 weeks into my reset. I've shifted between 4-5 kg and 6 cm off my waist, and I'm the lightest I've been for some time. I had a rough spot about 2 weeks in when PMS cravings kicked in, and my weight stalled. But the last week or so, another 2 kg has been shed.

I'm focusing on maintaining this, as well as building some more muscle. I've started focusing on building muscle strength in the last couple of months. I've noticed for a while that I am not as strong as I used to be, and really now is the time to get serious about this heading into menopause. I've been using a pilates bar and noticed a difference in a couple of weeks. My shape has changed, I can see some abs again, and I've really only been doing 15-20 minute routines a few times per week. It's super challenging, but the results are great!

My energy has been very consistent, sleep is very good, the best it's been in ages. This had also improved after addressing a few deficiencies after my Optimal Blood Health Review, so I think both played a part.

One thing I have noticed this time is that my body is not liking the dairy component of my plan. This time ricotta has created extra mucus, so I stopped having this. I plan to get a new Metabolic Balance plan made once I am in menopause, so I will be curious to see whether dairy shows up on my plan.

My skin and hair are feeling nice. My muscles are feeling great, this is mostly thanks to pilates bar, but they feel better, lighter and more relaxed on MB as well.

I'm relaxing my plan later in the week for a couple of social events and will then stick to a more relaxed version of my plan leading into the festive season.

Get in touch if you'd like to find out more about how personalised nutrition could help you feel your best. https://nicoletricarico.com/metabolic-balance/

Have you started accepting things as "just normal?"Fatigue, bloating, brain fog, poor sleep, low mood…They might be comm...
29/10/2025

Have you started accepting things as "just normal?"

Fatigue, bloating, brain fog, poor sleep, low mood…
They might be common — but they’re not normal.

Every symptom is your body’s way of communicating that something deeper needs attention.

There’s always a reason — whether it’s nutrient deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, gut issues, or blood sugar dysregulation.

Through comprehensive blood testing or Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis, we can uncover what’s really going on beneath the surface — and create a plan to help your body get back into balance.

✨ You don’t have to live with “just getting by.”
Optimal health is possible — and it starts with listening to your body’s signals.

📍Book an appointment to discuss how, Your Optimal Blood Health Review or HTMA can help us get to the bottom of what your symptoms might be telling you.

✨ Preconception care: the true beginning of your baby’s story ✨Healthy conception doesn’t just “happen” — it’s created.B...
28/10/2025

✨ Preconception care: the true beginning of your baby’s story ✨

Healthy conception doesn’t just “happen” — it’s created.
Both partners have a role to play in preparing their bodies for the journey ahead.

Taking even 4 months to improve nutrition, correct deficiencies, and support detoxification pathways can make a noticeable difference to fertility and pregnancy outcomes.

But if there are underlying imbalances — and for most people, there are — starting 6–12 months before conception is ideal.

This time allows the body to rebuild nutrient stores, balance hormones, improve gut and immune health, and create the healthiest possible s***m and eggs.

💫 The benefits go beyond conception — they influence your baby’s lifelong health.
Think of it as a priceless gift you can give your child before they’re even conceived.

If you’re planning to start or grow your family, start preparing now.

Your future self — and your future baby — will thank you.

If you’re searching for that one person that will change your life, take a look in the mirror.Sometimes we wait for the ...
27/10/2025

If you’re searching for that one person that will change your life, take a look in the mirror.

Sometimes we wait for the right time, the right plan, or the right practitioner to come along and make things better. But often, the real shift begins the moment we decide we’re ready for something different.

Change doesn’t have to mean an overhaul — it might be as simple as drinking more water, going to bed earlier, taking that supplement consistently, booking the appointment you’ve been putting off, or making yourself a nourishing meal.

You are the one living in your body, and your choices — however small — can change the way you feel.

Each day is a new chance to take your wellbeing into your own hands.

26/10/2025

Do you need remedy repeats this week? Email me: naturopathnicole@gmail.com

Do you need an appointment? There are some afternoon appointments left on Tuesday or Thursday, but Saturday is almost full. Jump online to book via my website.

Have a great week and enjoy the warmer weather later in the week!

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Shepparton, VIC
3630

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Thursday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 12:30pm

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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/