About Restart Metabolic Health
Root-Cause Telehealth Built on Compassion, Expertise, and Clinical Dedication
Meet Your Provider
Nichola Joubert, APRN/FMACP
Founder & Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner
Nichola Joubert is a highly experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with a diverse, rich clinical background spanning Emergency Nursing (BSN), Oncology, Acute Physical Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, and Women’s Health (MSN).
Throughout her years of clinical practice—particularly while managing complex geriatric patients—Nichola observed a consistent, tragic pattern: the vast majority of chronic illnesses, mobility loss, metabolic disease, and cognitive decline seen in later life stem from decades of unmanaged metabolic dysfunction, systemic inflammation, thyroid sluggishness, and hormonal imbalances during mid-life.
Observing how conventional healthcare repeatedly waits for disease to manifest before offering pill-for-every-ill solutions, Nichola committed her advanced clinical training to proactive, preventative functional medicine. Her mission is to intervene early, optimize cellular function, and partner with patients so they enjoy a long, vibrant healthspan, not merely a longer lifespan.
Clinical Credentials & Advanced Training
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with specialized training across acute rehab, oncology, geriatrics, and primary women's care.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): Registered Nurse background in fast-paced Emergency Department environments.
- Functional Medicine Certified: Specialized advanced training completed through Dr. Zachary’s Functional Medicine Program and The Elite NP.
- Specialty Certifications:
- Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) & Men's Health Protocols
- Advanced Weight Management & Metabolic Peptide Therapies
- Thyroid Function & Advanced Endocrine Optimization
- Mold Toxicity & Environmental Illness Management
- State Licensure: Licensed Advanced Practice Provider holding Full Practice Authority in the state of Kansas.
Our Practice Philosophy: Fun, Fit, Happy, and Healthy
"My core philosophy is simple: returning people to their true, healthy selves for the best possible life. You deserve to feel fun, fit, happy, and healthy. I am dedicated to taking all the time needed to hear your unique story without judgment, working shoulder-to-shoulder with you to craft a plan you can genuinely succeed with."
— Nichola Joubert, APRN/FMACP
Why Functional Metabolic Medicine Works
Conventional medicine excels at acute trauma care, but struggles with chronic, multi-system dysfunction. Functional metabolic medicine differs in five fundamental ways:
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We Treat the Root Cause, Not Just the Symptom:
Weight gain is often a symptom of underlying insulin resistance, thyroid conversion failure, or estrogen dominance. Treating the root cause resolves the downstream symptoms naturally.
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We Listen to the Whole Story:
Human health is interconnected. Sleep disturbances affect cortisol; cortisol disrupts gut health; gut health impacts thyroid conversion. We look at the entire puzzle.
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We Practice Personalized Precision:
There is no single "diet" or "magic pill" that works for every body. Your treatment plan is built exclusively around your genetics, labs, lifestyle, and preferences.
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We Utilize Advanced Functional Diagnostics:
Standard blood panels frequently miss subclinical dysfunction. We run expanded panels to evaluate optimal functional ranges, not just disease state averages.
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We Build an Empowering Partnership:
You are an active participant in your healthcare. We equip you with the knowledge, clinical tools, and support needed to take total ownership of your vitality.
Our Clinical Promise to Kansas Patients
Empathetic & Non-Judgmental:
A safe space to discuss weight struggles, body image, hormonal changes, intimacy, and mental well-being.
Transparent & Honest Care:
Clear fee structures, realistic timelines for hormone and metabolic resetting, and evidence-based guidance.
Complete Professional Accessibility:
Direct virtual communication through secure portal channels, so you never feel stranded between visits.