I am Nicole Cicco, founder of The Sound Within Us, The Red Dragon Growers, and Nicole Cicco Enterprises. My career path has been far from conventional, but every step prepared me for the work I do today—helping others heal, rebuild, and rediscover their strength.
Before becoming a holistic practitioner, I spent 23 years in corporate America as a commercial real estate accountant, managing complex portfolios and navigating the high-pressure demands of boardrooms and deadlines. I believed success required sacrifice—until that sacrifice became my health.
A spinal surgery left me with arachnoiditis, a chronic and debilitating spinal condition that changed everything. What began as a physical injury became a turning point that forced me to confront my deepest pain and rebuild from the inside out. Through that process, I learned what true healing means—body, mind, and spirit.
Today, I draw on both scientific training and holistic disciplines to guide others through their own transformations. I hold three degrees: an Associate of Applied Science, an Associate of Science, and a Bachelor of Science. I’m certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnosis, Meditation, Herbalism, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Thought-Field Therapy (TFT), Trauma-Informed Counseling, and Advanced Integrative Energy Therapy (AIET). I’m also a Reiki Master, Spiritual Minister, and practitioner of Andean and Cherokee healing traditions.
My philosophy integrates evidence-based psychology, neuroscience, and natural medicine with time-honored spiritual practices. Through The Sound Within Us, I offer trauma-informed counseling, energy medicine, and mindfulness training designed to help clients achieve balance, resilience, and personal empowerment.
My garden and apothecary, The Red Dragon Growers, serve as living examples of sustainability and self-reliance, where nature becomes both classroom and medicine. I believe in the sovereignty of the mind, body, and soul—and that reconnecting with nature restores the balance we’ve lost.
I am not just a practitioner. I am a survivor, a systems reformer, and a bridge between science and spirituality. My mission is to help others transform pain into purpose, live with integrity, and create lives rooted in truth, wholeness, and inner strength.