About Dr. Niki Smith
Founder of Botanical Health Clinic | Doctor of clinical nutrition & Functional Medicine Practitioner
Meet Dr. Niki—founder of Botanical Health Clinic, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN).
specializing in helping women, children, and families get to the root causes of chronic symptoms such as ADHD, PMDD, fatigue, hormonal imbalances, and gut dysfunction.
Dr. Niki’s mission is to translate complex symptoms into understandable patterns and actionable healing strategies—so you can finally feel like yourself again.
“At the core of my work is a neurodiversity-affirming, weight-neutral, and deeply personalized approach to care. I combine advanced functional lab testing with clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, and collaborative support, tailoring every protocol to the unique physiology and lifestyle of the person I’m working with.
I believe the body is always communicating with us. My job is to help you listen, decode, and respond—with compassion, evidence-based tools, and real, lasting support.”
- Dr.Niki Smith, DCN, NBC-HWC
Education, Training
& Credentials
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Notre Dame of Maryland University - School of Integrated Health
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Northeast College of Health Sciences with honors
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Opus23 Pro Certified
Datapunk Opus23 Pro is a collection of bioinformatic apps designed to help physicians incorporate genomic (SNP) and microbiome data into their clinical considerations.
Graphically beautiful, content-rich and easy to use, Opus23 Pro parses raw genomic and microbiome data using its unique collection of algorithms and AI into real-world, high-value solutions for the most robust practice of precision medicine.
We can use your genetic SNPS to create actionable clinical steps to better health & longevity through nutrition, lifestyle changes & integrative wellness.
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American Nutrition Association
CNS is the most advanced certification for personalized nutrition practitioners that requires a Master's degree and a 1000-hour supervised clinical practice experience
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National Board of Medical Examiners + National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC)
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Internship with Rebecca Snow, MS, CNS, LDN, RH(AHG) and Dr. Keren Dolan, DCN, RH(AHG), CNS, FACN
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Volunteer Research Author at True Paleo, INC and EatItUp Research League.
My first published article is coming soon!
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Hill College Texas
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At Boost Healing, Idaho I mentored under Dr. Allison Mulcahy. MD and supported patients as an Integrative Clinician and Integrative Health Coach. I am currently supporting her patients from Boost while
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American Association of Drugless Practitioners
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Trained in the Institute of Functional Medicine curriculum and completed the
Advanced Practice Modules (APMs). These modules focus on specific areas of health, like cardiometabolic, gastrointestinal, and environmental health.
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Herbal Academy - International School of Herbal Arts & Sciences
Completed 1,000 hours of botanical studies + 400 supervised clinical hours at Herbal Academy + Hill College.
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Dr. Ghattas-Ibrahim & San Antonio Community Hospital (formerly)
Practitioner Values
Neurodiversity-Affirming
Honoring the full spectrum of brain types and tailoring care to support the strengths and needs of each individual.
Weight-Neutral
Weight is not used as a primary marker of health.
Collaborative
Working with you, not on you. You are the expert on your lived experience.
Root-Cause Oriented
We don’t bandage symptoms— we dig deeper to find sustainable solutions.