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Meet The Team

We help our clients break free from chronic illness so that they can THRIVE in health and in life.

NICOLE

Founder, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, FDN-P

Nicole is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, FDN-P, Holistic Nutritionist and founder of Ritter Functional Health. She began her own health and wellness journey six years ago to find answers to her own health problems. She has been able to completely reverse her debilitating migraines, chronic sinus infections, depression, anxiety and hormone imbalances. 

She became a FDN-P and Holistic Nutritionist so she could help her clients find the root cause(s) of their health issues, address those root causes and THRIVE in life and in health. 

NIKI, M.S.

Lead Practitioner, Clinical Nutritionist, Herbalist

Niki is an Integrative & Functional Health Practitioner and Herbalist with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition and Integrative Health. Currently a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition student, Niki embarked on this path following a rare autoimmune liver disease diagnosis. This personal health journey fueled a passion for integrative wellness, collaborative patient care, and a nutrition-first approach to health.

Specializing in gut and brain health, Niki is dedicated to helping clients achieve optimal health through personalized, holistic strategies. With a strong focus on identifying and addressing root causes, Niki empowers patients to take charge of their health and well-being.

Becky

Health Coach, Trauma Informed FDN-P

Becky has a background in coaching, trauma and emotional healing. She is also a trauma informed Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. 

While struggling with health issues that numerous doctors could not address, she sought help from Nicole and within a matter of months her chronic issues were resolved. She was fascinated by everything that she learned about her body and knew that she wanted to help others heal and experience the same freedom.

She is eager to help others heal from the physical impacts of chronic stress and trauma so that they can live freely and full of hope!

DR. DIBOS

Medical Director, MD, FACS

Dr. Dibos is a Board-Certified Cardiac Surgeon who developed an interest in nutrition and functional medicine after observing thousands of patients with advanced coronary disease and poor dietary habits.

Recognizing a clear correlation between diet and health, he sought assistance from Nicole for his own health concerns. Now, he is excited and honored to be part of the Ritter Functional Health team, where he can combine his background in heart and vascular pathology with holistic health practices to better serve clients.

Gabrielle

Research Asst., Social Media

Gabrielle is currently a graduate student of Nutrition & Integrative Health (MS) and a long-time wellness enthusiast. After struggling with her own health issues, she was inspired when she learned that the human body is designed to heal itself when it is provided with the proper tools. 

She is thrilled to pursue her passion for helping others move toward wellness. In her free time, Gabrielle likes to spend time in nature, create art, and whip up delicious, whole-food treats!

We are passionate about helping our clients find the root cause of their symptoms

We are honored to be able to guide our clients through their own health journeys so that they can finally live a life free of chronic illness. 

If you are sick of being told that your labs look "normal" or just being handed medication, you are in the right place. We can't wait to guide you on you healing journey.

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Qualifications

Additional Coursework

  • Designs for Health Dietary Supplement Specialist Course

  • FDN Advanced Hormone Course

  • Mold Illness Made Simple

  • FDN Advanced Blood Chemistry Course

  • FDN Advanced Thyroid Course

  •  FDN Advanced Heart Wellness Course

  • Kendra Perry's HTMA Masters Course

  • Rick Fischer's Mineral Mastery