Dr. Nicole Klughers is a licensed naturopathic physician, acupuncture specialist, nature lover, educator and life enthusiast. Dr. Nicole’s passion for health care started when she was only 14 years old while working at a small-town pharmacy as the pharmacist’s assistant. Inspired by the daily interactions she observed amongst the dedicated pharmacist and his appreciative patients, Dr. Nicole decided to earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) at St. John’s University College of Pharmacy.
“Being trained as a pharmacist and exposed to the inner workings of conventional medical care allowed me to fully recognize that pharmacy was not the way I wanted to help people.”
Through unique experience in the field of pharmacy and personal commitment to self-discovery and growth, Dr. Nicole realized her purpose was to provide health care with a different approach. Eager to help others in a way that allowed for holistic and natural healing, Dr. Nicole embarked upon the journey of becoming a Naturopathic Physician at the University of Bridgeport where she simultaneously earned a Master of Science in Acupuncture. Graduating summa cum laude, “With Highest Honors,” Dr. Nicole also received the awards for both Clinical Excellence and All-Around Excellence from the College of Naturopathic Medicine at University of Bridgeport.
“Becoming a naturopathic physician has allowed me to help people with a strong sense of honor, passion and pride. I am confident that I am supporting individuals to truly heal by addressing the root cause of illness.”
In efforts to create a healthier, sustainable, more aware and joyful world, Dr. Nicole regularly educates communities and develops hands-on workshops. Dr. Nicole focuses to empower the public with information to better live a life of wellness. Outside of the USA, Dr. Nicole serves in vulnerable communities where individuals’ rights to health are not recognized and believes naturopathic medicine can provide a sustainable means of healthcare in developing countries.
“Individuals I work with become empowered to take their health into their own hands and are ready to feel like the best version of themselves, like they deserve to!”
Dr. Nicole’s clinical training consists of a wide range of care settings throughout the U.S. including: private practice, inpatient hospital, outpatient hospital, community clinic, inpatient psychiatric institution, substance abuse treatment facility, and medical missions abroad in Italy, Jamaica, Guatemala and Ecuador. She has trained under esteemed leaders of the naturopathic profession with focus on Naturopathic Endocrinology, Mental Wellness, Women’s Health, Integrative Medicine, Naturopathic Oncology and Pediatrics.

Dr. Nicole has an enthusiastic, optimistic and inventive attitude. She feels it necessary to constantly keep an open mind and stay receptive to unconventional possibilities that often provide overlooked solutions to recurring issues. She enjoys being active outdoors, submersing herself amidst various arts and world cultures and preparing wholesome, healthy meals to enjoy with family and friends.