We recently had the chance to connect with Nikki Uvalles and have shared our conversation below.
Nikki, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?
My youngest son has begun to say, “Thank you, Mommy,” whenever I give him something he did not expect. It makes me present and truly hits my heart, filling me with gratefulness.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi, I’m Nikki Uvalles, an Integrative Health Coach and founder of One Body Wellness with Nikki LLC. My work is all about helping women reconnect with their bodies, simplify wellness, and create a lifestyle that supports longevity with ease. My clients are equipped to handle the stressors of life physically, emotionally, and mentally.
What makes my approach unique is that I combine functional health and body-mind coaching to get to the root of what’s really holding women back from feeling strong and vibrant. I’ve learned through my own journey as a mom of three that true wellness isn’t about perfection or quick fixes; it’s about slowing down, listening to your body, and creating alignment between how you live and how you want to feel.
Right now, I’m focused on helping women over 40 restore their energy and metabolism through my One Body Connection Journey, which blends holistic health labs with mindset work and intuitive guidance. My mission is to help women age with vitality, confidence, and grace—because I believe every woman deserves to feel at home in her body.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
When I was relocated to a new state at 15. Becoming an adult at such a young age shaped my resilience, fortitude, and determination. I know now that experience has shaped who I am today and would not change such a traumatic event.
Is there something you miss that no one else knows about?
I deeply miss the warmth of being part of a big, connected family. Growing up, there were always grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins gathered together—laughter in the background, shared meals, and a sense of belonging that made the days feel rich and endless. Now, life is centered around my husband and our three boys, which I treasure deeply, yet I sometimes long for those everyday moments of connection that came so naturally when family was always just around the corner.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
One of the biggest lies in the health and wellness industry is the belief that our bodies are made up of separate, disconnected parts that can simply be fixed, replaced, or medicated. We’ve been conditioned to chase quick fixes—a pill for this symptom, a diet for that problem—rather than understanding that the body works as one intelligent, integrated system.
True wellness isn’t about patching up what feels broken; it’s about listening to the messages your body is sending and addressing the deeper imbalances underneath. Healing takes awareness, patience, and compassion—it’s a process of reconnecting, not repairing. When we honor the body as a whole, it has an incredible capacity to restore balance naturally.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What are you doing today that won’t pay off for 7–10 years?
What I’m doing today that won’t pay off for years is raising my three boys to become men of integrity, grounded in faith and purpose. I’m intentional about teaching them to live with respect, compassion, and strength—to be men of God who lead with honor and humility. My youngest is only six, so I still have years to pour into them, and I see that as both a gift and a responsibility. The true reward will come later, when I watch them step into the world as independent, kind-hearted men who carry those values forward.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://onebodywellness.org/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_body_wellness_nikki/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkiuvalles/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uvalnik/
Image Credits
Photography by: Lanza Manage Tiffany Heidle-Lanza.http://bit.ly/48Q6onq
