Today we’d like to introduce you to Nikki Erikson.
Hi Nikki, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I got into the wellness space after losing 70 pounds myself. I had struggled with my weight for most of my life, and after years of trying different approaches, I finally found success through a program I created for myself.
Along the way, I worked with coaches and personal trainers who helped me, but I always felt like something was missing. Those experiences made me realize that I wanted to become the health coach and personal trainer I had always wished I had—someone who could look at the whole person, not just the number on the scale.
My own journey taught me that lasting change is about so much more than weight loss. It’s about building confidence, creating sustainable habits, becoming stronger, and learning how to take care of yourself in a way that actually fits your life. Now, I want to use everything I’ve learned through my own experience to help other women create that same transformation for themselves.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
The most difficult part was taking the leap from being a nurse to doing this full time.
Everything in life worth doing is hard. I tell myself the same thing I tell my clients – pick your hard. Running a small business can be challenging, but I wouldn’t change it for the world.
I get to empower women every day. This is my passion and any struggle along the way has been worth it.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Barefoot Wellness Community LLC?
Barefoot Wellness Community was created from my own personal journey with health and wellness. After struggling with my weight for most of my life, I eventually lost 70 pounds and completely changed the way I viewed health. That experience inspired me to create the kind of wellness community I wish I had throughout my own journey. The name of the business is inspired by the strong women who raised me.
Today, I specialize in helping women become stronger, healthier, and more confident through a combination of health coaching, personal training, and holistic wellness services. My approach goes beyond simply focusing on weight loss. I believe real transformation happens when we address the whole person—our habits, mindset, confidence, strength, and relationship with ourselves.
What sets Barefoot Wellness Community apart is that I’m not just teaching from a textbook or telling women what they “should” do. I’ve been through the struggle myself. I understand what it feels like to start over, to feel frustrated with your body, and to wonder if lasting change is even possible.
I’m most proud of building a brand that is rooted in authenticity, empowerment, and community. I want women to know that they don’t have to completely change who they are to become healthier. They can build a stronger, more confident version of themselves while still creating a life they genuinely enjoy.
Do you have any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
My favorite childhood memory is spending time with my mom and my grandparents. They have always been my biggest support system. My mom and my grandmother are the strongest and most fun woman I know. My grandfather is a real Renaissance man and taught me a lot. It was never boring around our homes.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Barefootwellnesscommunity.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefoot_wellness.community_
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FP13TyPYk/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@nikki_thehealthcoach?_r=1&_t=ZT-99ZqC7zb7HB
Image Credits
Kylie Moye
