Nicole "Nika" Fugo Zibelman
Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Yoga Teacher & Mama
Raised in the gardens and kitchens of strong Italian matriarchs who taught lessons beyond words; Turning the rich, dark soil, tending to vibrant gardens bursting with vegetables & herbs, stirring hot cauldrons of fragrant stews & sauces, sewing torn clothes by hand and continually learning to make use of all things as sacred & valuable. The “old ways” were passed down as ancient secrets and carried the essence of simplicity; of living in rhythm with nature; using medicine from the plants around us; finding the sacred in each form. It is from this place that Nika's first footsteps in sustainable, mindful living were born and what most deeply infuses her work.
Nika's life path has truly been dedicated to the study of holistic healing practices, many rooted in nature based medicine. This path has also been greatly influenced by her passion for comprehensive & empowered healthcare for women through all stages of life. Her clinical practice specializes in assisting women with reproductive health, fertility (both natural and in combination with ART), hormonal balance and full spectrum pregnancy through postpartum care. Nika also support babies and children with acupuncture, "shonishin" treatments (japanese acupressure), herbal medicine and moxa therapy.
Nika is a mama to two strong & spirited girls. Her first hand experience of pregnancy, birth, postpartum and motherhood have added a deeper layer of understanding and wisdom to her professional practice and work with women. When not seeing clients or keeping up with her family, she can be found hiking the beautiful trails of Northern California, tending to her own ever expanding garden, practicing yoga & meditation, supporting other local businesses and being an advocate/ally for women's resources in the county.
Praise from Our Community:
"I saw Nicole a few times during my pregnancy. To help my breech baby to turn, and again encourage labor after surpassing my due date. Through moxibustion and Nicole's gentle, mindful, mindful approach, my baby did successfully turn head down! This was my first experience with acupuncture, and I would highly recommend it. Each session offered much needed relaxation and meditation and I felt so refreshed after. Nicole really takes time to understand your needs and treats not just your ailment, but you as a person. She is very kind and caring, and brings this into her practice." ~ Caitlin
"My 7yr old daughter started getting frequent bladder infections about a year ago. We tried the holistic approach, and it didn't work. So we got started on the antibiotic cycle. It made things worse. I went to a Pediatric Urology Seminar, and they said that acupuncture might help. Through a Holistic Petaluma Mom's Facebook page, I discovered Nika. My daughter went in, and did 3 treatments of acupuncture, and herbal remedies. She takes the herbal remedies daily. It has been 6 weeks since my daughter's last bladder infection, and things are finally getting better! She started having some pain this past weekend, but with an extra round of her herbal remedies, she was fine. I'm blown away! This is such a relief to us. Not only is she healing my daughter, but my daughter LOVES her! We're so glad to have found Nika!" ~ Lindsey
"I've had the pleasure of seeing Nicole for both acupuncture and yoga instruction. Both have been fantastic! Nicole brings incredible knowledge, wisdom and compassion to all her healing work. She has a huge "toolkit" which includes acupuncture, yoga, nutrition, western & Chinese herbs, Ayurveda, doula training, and more! Her presence and her approach are incredibly nurturing while also encouraging you to delve deeply into what is really going on in your life and your health. Nicole partners WITH you to help bring about positive change in body mind and spirit. Her treatments and classes have made me feel GREAT! Thanks for the good work, Nicole!" ~ Katie
"I've had a couple of acupuncture treatments from Nicole, and I look forward to more! She's a natural born healer. So confident and intuitive. She gave me an herbal tea and tincture to help me balance my hormones and I cannot sing her praises enough. She is very knowledgeable about herbs and nutrition and I trust her very much with not only my health needs but also my families. I've recommended her to women I work with and will continue to do so. She's an asset to the Sonoma and Marin communities and I'm so thrilled she now has an office in Petaluma!" ~ Lisa
"I was referred to Nicole by my midwife postpartum and then I met her at Pomegranate Center in San Anselmo. She is amazing and I feel better after every session! I instantly felt comfortable with her and she has a little one too so she totally knows about the best ways to treat pregnant and postpartum mums (and probably lots of other things too but that's what she helped me out with!). Her presence is very calming and her recommendations and treatments have been right on. We are moving and I will still drive an extra 20 min each way just to come here--I highly recommend Nicole!" ~ Erin
"I've been seeing Nicole for the past two months prenatally improve my energy and relieve some of the uncomfortable nausea and headaches that have accompanied my first trimester. The treatment has been very helpful and I always feeling better the next day. And though that is enough, it gets even better! Nicole's wisdom, intuition, and kindness make the experience superb. She knows her stuff, and has great positive energy as well. I'm very grateful to be working with her." ~ Ann