Our holistic health team in Altoona, Iowa: Real women who’ve been where you are.
Owner & Founder
Nikki Barkhaus, FDN-P
Nurse by training. Functional nutrition practitioner by calling.
Wholistic Health Center was born from Nikki’s personal health journey and a desire to be part of the solution to the healthcare crisis she saw as a nurse in traditional medicine.
Nikki has worked in healthcare since 1997, in pediatrics, cardiology, women’s health, family practice, and home health. Today she leads our Bioenergy Analysis and Functional Nutrition with Labs services.
Nikki’s story
From nurse to practitioner
1997
Certified Medical Assistant
Nikki begins her career in healthcare.
2002
Nursing degree
She goes on to work in pediatrics, cardiology, women’s health, family practice, and home health.
Fall 2018
Searching for answers
Struggling with fatigue, poor sleep, and long-standing gut issues, Nikki is referred by a friend to a natural health nutritionist.
December 2018
Nutrition Response Testing
She begins Nutrition Response Testing. That experience, along with a metabolic reset and weight loss program at her husband’s chiropractic office, inspires her to train as a practitioner.
2019
Advanced training
Nikki completes advanced Nutrition Response Testing training.
January 2020
Wholistic Health Center opens
WHC opens its doors in Altoona.
Today
FDN-P
Nikki becomes a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and leads an all-woman team.
Our mission
Our mission is to build healthier communities using foundational nutrition and functional medicine to restore optimal function and well-being.
Better education, personalized support, real results.
The team behind your care
Suzanne
Front Desk Administrative Assistant
Suzanne keeps our front desk running and helps you get scheduled.
Johanna
Patient Advocate & Coach for Metabolic Reset
Johanna coaches clients through the Metabolic Reset program.
Vicky
Patient Advocate / Support Staff
Vicky supports clients and our team as a patient advocate.
Melissa
Office Support Staff (Saturdays)
Melissa supports our office on Saturdays.
Our partner in health
Jaci Holt, NRT-P, EC · Rooted Wellness
Jaci of Rooted Wellness is our valued partner in health, located inside Wholistic Health Center.
Free · 20 minutes · No commitment
Come meet us.
Tell us what’s going on. We’ll listen, answer your questions, and help you decide if we’re the right fit, in person in Altoona or by telehealth.
- HSA/FSA accepted
- No-interest financing with Advance Care