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She often will walk the store with her clients, identify health foods and explain how to read labels.
If you are wondering if chocolate eaten late in the day is keeping you up at night or looking for a supplement to support healthy sleep, Sedona Natural Grocers Nutrition Health Coach Nicolette “Nickie” Severa is your resource.
She often will walk the store with her clients, identify health foods and explain how to read labels.
Severa loves to educate customers about nutrition, and she takes her job seriously. “I’m motivated to learn all I can about the different foods and supplements that we sell so I can be a nutrition resource for our customers.”
Severa says she can’t promise that any diet or supplement is going to be a cure-all, but she will stress the importance of how nutrients support the structure and function of the body and how they play a role in our bodies’ normal daily processes. She often will walk the store with her clients, identify health foods and explain how to read labels.
“It can be intimidating and overwhelming to come into a natural foods store if you’ve never been in one,” said Severa, who offers free one-on-one coaching sessions and nutrition classes as well.
“I was overjoyed when a friend told me about this local benefit our town has, which I’ve never heard of before,” said Shari Flam, owner of Sedona Living Chocolate. “Navigating health in a natural way can be overwhelming. Nickie has helped me through numerous bad patches and comes up as a voice of caring in my head during my healing journey. Her savvy, constant studying, calm and easy-going demeanor are a pleasure and a great relief when we are struggling.”
Severa was born in Los Angeles and has a degree in food nutrition and dietetics from Cal Poly Pomona. She says the most common problems she sees are issues with bone health, blood sugar, digestion and mood swings. “Many people are also struggling to achieve a full night’s sleep as well.”
While working as the Nutrition Health Coach (NHC) at the Natural Grocers in Las Vegas, Nevada, Severa saw the NHC job opening in Sedona and applied in 2019. “I had visited Sedona before and it looked like such a beautiful place to live, so I applied for the position and got it. I was so excited.”
“Nicolette truly embodies our Founding Principles through her dedication to nutrition education and community support. Her caring nature, reliability, and passion for wellness make her an invaluable resource for both our customers and crew. She goes above and beyond to empower those around her with the knowledge to make informed, healthy choices, and we are proud to have her on our team,” said Sedona Natural Grocers Store Manager Salvador Rodriguez.
Natural Grocers is a family-owned business based out of Lakewood, Colorado. With $200 and a dream, founders Margaret and Philip Isely started Natural Grocers in 1955. Their children and grandchildren are dedicated to the same ideals, values and Five Founding Principles: Nutrition Education, Quality, Always Affordable Pricing, Community and Crew.
“Through nutritional health coaches like Nickie, we are able to empower our community members to take charge of their health and the planet we all share. All of our nutrition services are free of charge, which provides everyone an opportunity to reach their wellness goals,” said Nutritional Health Coach Regional Manager, Christi Louderback.
Outside of Natural Grocers, Severa enjoys hiking and walking with friends around Sedona, weightlifting and spending time with her dachshund, Teddy Bear.
GUILTY PLEASURE
Butter. Cheese and butter are my favorite snacks.
FAVORITE TIME OF DAY
From 4 a.m. to 6 a.m., I have my devotion, study, write in my journal, draw, drink my coffee and hang out with my dog.
FAVORITE PLACE TO VISIT
California, where my family lives.
MOST CONSISTENT RITUAL
I go to the gym every day.
FAVORITE MOVIE:
“It’s a Wonderful Life,” with James Stewart. FBN
By V. Ronnie Tierney, FBN
Photo by V. Ronnie Tierney, Fresh Focuses Photography: Sedona Nutrition Health Coach Nickie Severa offers free coaching and nutrition classes.
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