Nicole Eckman, RDN
My name is Nicole Eckman, and I have been a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist since 2001. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition from Colorado State University and completed my post-graduate work, including my dietetic internship, through the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ. In 2015, I earned a Certificate of Training in Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy (IFMNT) and have been using the Integrative and Functional Nutrition approach to healing ever since! This approach emphasizes the body’s interconnected systems and aims to restore optimal function through targeted dietary, nutrient, and lifestyle changes. It integrates principles of functional medicine, considering genetics, lifestyle, environment, and nutrition to create individualized nutrition plans. In functional nutrition we often use advanced testing and assessment tools to guide decision-making and monitor progress.
Janae Mudge, MS, RDN
My name is Janae Mudge and I am originally from the beautiful state of Colorado. After a season of living overseas, as well as a stint of time conducting post-graduate work in California I landed back at my Fort Collins roots. My passion for nutrition and integrative wellness has developed through many years of my own health struggles as well as advocating for family members living with chronic disease.
I graduated with a B.S. in nutrition and dietetics from the University of Northern Colorado and obtained an M.S. in Biological Sciences with a research emphasis in immunology. During graduate school, I conducted pre-clinical research assessing the efficacy of integrative therapies paired with physical activity in breast cancer patients. My post-graduate RDN licensure work was conducted through California Polytechnic University.
My academic background allows me to approach individual health needs from an evidence-based lens. However, my own experiences with personal health struggles also allow me to approach patients with understanding and empathy.
Company Philosophy
We are so blessed to love what we do, and it shows in the interactions we have with patients. When working with us, you will receive a unique integrative approach, which stresses the importance of the relationship between practitioner and patient, focusing on proactive, personalized care through dietary adjustments, lifestyle modifications, and targeted supplementation, and functional lab testing aiming to enhance long-term health and prevent chronic diseases.
Specializing in digestive disorders, endocrine imbalances, and autoimmune disease, we also work with a variety of other conditions, such as detoxification support, blood sugar dysregulation, disordered eating, and weight management.
Our core philosophy is to meet patients where they are and focus on small attainable goals that, when achieved, will make a positive impact on the mind, body, and spirit and encourage the patient to move forward toward their ultimate goal of optimal health. This approach encourages sustainable, personalized changes rather than quick-fix solutions, supporting long-term health and vitality.
Who Should Schedule an Appointment with Janae?
Janae welcomes the opportunity to walk alongside clients working towards a healthy approach to weight loss, fitness nutrition, hormonal imbalances, blood sugar management, diabetes, food allergies/intolerance, and autoimmune disease.
Waiting to See Nicole? Schedule a First Steps Appointments with Janae
Are you waiting on an appointment with Nicole, but have more in-depth needs than what Janae offers?
Nicole and Janae work together to conduct an initial “first steps” appointment which takes care of foundational lifestyle and nutrition factors, as well as starts you on the first steps of supplements and possible functional lab testing.
This initial session with Janae will give you the tools you need to take the first steps in your health journey and gets you ready to dive deep with Nicole at your follow-up appointment.
After this 1-hour appointment with Janae, you will meet with Nicole for ongoing comprehensive analysis and interpretation of lab results.
While you wait for your first appointment with Nicole, feel free to schedule a 1 hour “first steps” appointment with Janae on our website or by calling our office.