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Optimize Your Health, Reclaim Your Life

Functional wellness, thyroid support, and hormone balancing with Dr. Nikki Stephens, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC.

Welcome to Optimize with Dr. Nikki—

where whole-body wellness meets evidence-based care. Dr. Nikki Stephens combines nearly two decades of clinical experience with a deep personal understanding of what it means to feel "off" — and how to get back to optimal health. From thyroid optimization to hormone therapy and beyond, you're in expert, compassionate hands.

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Meet Dr. Nikki

Dr. Nikki Stephens, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, is a Nashville-based nurse practitioner and thyroid cancer survivor passionate about helping others feel their absolute best. With nearly 20 years of experience in clinical care, leadership, and integrative wellness, she blends expert knowledge with a deeply personal understanding of what healing really takes.

Thyroid Optimization

Personalized support to help you overcome fatigue, brain fog, and hormone imbalance—starting at the root.

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Safe, customized hormone solutions for women navigating menopause, surgical changes, or imbalanace.

Cellular Health and Longevity

Cutting-edge treatments to support healing, performance, and rejuvenation at the cellular level.

Lab Consults & Wellness Coaching

Bring your lab results and get expert guidance, supplement recs, and actionable health strategies.

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Real Stories of Transformation and Recovery

June 2025

Nikki was truly a Godsend for me when I was at one of my lowest points in my life. I found out I had Hashimoto’s thyroiditis about year before meeting Nikki, spent a ton of money on other providers and programs, and never really felt any better. Nikki truly listened to my concerns and helped transform my health in a short amount of time. With a ton of personal and patient experience with Thyroid issues, Nikki utilizes both functional and modern medicine in order to improve your quality of life, which at the end of the day, is all that matters. I’m so thankful for Nikki for getting me out of the fog and back into enjoying life again!
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