Scientist · Educator · Clinician · Human
Biography
Dr. Nicole Beurkens, PhD, CNS is one of the few professionals in the country holding doctoral-level credentials in both clinical psychology and nutrition science a combination that has defined a career spent at the intersection of brain health, behavior, and integrative medicine. For nearly three decades, Nicole worked directly with children, adolescents, and families navigating neurodevelopmental and mental health challenges, founding and leading Horizons Developmental Resource Center in Michigan before transitioning her focus to the supplement and wellness industry, where she now consults for some of the most respected brands in the country.
A published researcher, she has contributed to the scientific literature in areas spanning child psychology, nutrition, and integrative health bringing the same evidence-based rigor to her industry work that defined her clinical practice. She is a bestselling author, the host of The Better Behavior Show, one of the top-ranked podcasts in children’s mental health and has appeared across national media including NBC, CBS, Fox, and the Today show.
Her work has reached millions of families through her writing, speaking, clinical training, and media presence built over 30 years in the field. Today Nicole works at the forefront of where science meets practice, advising both consumer and practitioner-focused supplement and wellness companies on product development and medical education, speaking to professional and consumer audiences on integrative health, and contributing her clinical expertise to emerging platforms redefining how people access expert guidance.
The Journey
Chapter 1 — The educator & clinician / From the classroom to the clinic
Nicole began her career as a special education teacher, then moved into school-based consultation before expanding into hospital based inpatient and outpatient settings. This early arc gave her a uniquely comprehensive foundation understanding children’s challenges not just clinically, but educationally, systemically, and relationally.
Chapter 2 — The entrepreneur & public voice / Building a practice and a platform
Nicole founded Horizons Developmental Resource Center, growing it into a respected multidisciplinary practice serving children and families across the US. Simultaneously, she built a national public platform through The Better Behavior Show podcast, two bestselling books, and hundreds of media appearances, becoming one of the most recognized voices in integrative children’s health.
Chapter 3 — The industry expert / Bringing clinical depth to the wellness industry
Nicole brought her clinical expertise and credibility into the supplement and wellness industry through consultation and education work, then as CEO of a practitioner supplement company, and now as a sought-after advisor to consumer and practitioner-facing brands. Her dual credentials in psychology and nutrition science make her a rare and valuable voice in an industry that needs both.
Current & Recent Partners
Beyond The Credentials
What sets Nicole apart from many experts in her field is that her work has never been purely academic. As a mother of four, she has navigated the full spectrum of parenting joys and challenges firsthand: the sleepless nights, the school struggles, the adolescent curveballs, and everything in between.
She is deeply rooted in her community in Scottsdale, Arizona, where her involvement extends well beyond her professional work. Her own ongoing health journey continues to inform and deepen her understanding of what it actually takes to translate good science into real life. For Nicole, this work has always been personal.
