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Nicole Cicco Enterprises

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

NICOLE DRAGANI CICCO

Nicole Cicco’s story unfolds like a garden reclaiming wild, fertile ground—rooted in resilience, blossoming through transformation, and reaching skyward with purpose. For 23 years, she thrived in the cultivated rows of corporate real estate accounting, excelling in financial analysis, data security, and management. Yet, life’s unpredictable storms uprooted her path when a spinal surgery left her with arachnoiditis—a painful, incurable condition that sent her into the shadowed depths of chronic pain and despair.


From this broken soil, Nicole planted new seeds of hope. She nurtured herself back to wholeness with the wisdom of nature, the precision of science, and the timeless rituals of spirituality. Her recovery from a spinal cord injury and nervous breakdown became the fertile ground where she grew a new life—one dedicated to guiding others through their own seasons of healing and growth.


With an Associate of Science in Technology, an Associate of Applied Science in Business Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Nicole’s foundation is as structured as the roots of an ancient tree. Her branches stretch toward holistic wellness, bearing certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Hypnotherapy, Meditation, Herbalism, Trauma-Informed Counseling, Strategic Life Coaching, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Thought-Field Therapy (TFT), and Advanced Integrative Energy Therapy (AIET). As a certified Reiki Master, ordained Spiritual Minister, and recipient of the 9 Rites of the Munay-Ki, she carries the lineage of ancient healing traditions into the modern world.


Nicole’s garden became her sanctuary—a living metaphor for resilience, balance, and renewal. Inspired by its cycles of growth and restoration, she founded The Sound Within Us, a holistic wellness practice that integrates trauma-informed counseling, energy medicine, vibrational sound therapy, and mindfulness. Like sunlight coaxing blooms from the earth, her work illuminates the path to healing, helping others cultivate harmony between body, mind, and spirit.


Out of this flowering vision, The Red Dragon Growers took root—an initiative devoted to ecotherapy, sustainability, and biodiversity. Its gardens serve as sanctuaries of growth, offering medicinal herbs, organic produce, and handcrafted remedies infused with Reiki’s restorative energy. Nicole’s workshops and homeschool programs teach others to tend not only to the soil but also to the soul, empowering them to embrace nature’s rhythms as tools for well-being.


A storyteller at heart, Nicole’s words bloom in her books, Finding the Sound Within: A Guide to Spiritual Evolution and Inner Harmony and Nurturing the Body, Mind, and Spirit: A Guide to Whole-Body Wellness – Integrating Nature, Science, and Spirituality. These works weave together ancient wisdom and modern science, offering readers seeds of insight to cultivate their own transformations.


To support others in planting sustainable businesses, Nicole also founded the Thomas S. Dragani Holistic Business Institute. Here, she mentors healers and entrepreneurs, helping them root their passions in purpose and nurture thriving practices that uplift communities.


A singer, artist, and musician, Nicole’s creativity branches into every facet of her work, offering sound, color, and form as tools for expression and transformation. Despite living with arachnoiditis and the thorns of chronic pain, she stands as proof that beauty can bloom in even the harshest conditions.


Nicole’s journey is not just one of survival but of flourishing—of tending to what was broken and coaxing new life from the soil of adversity. Through The Sound Within Us, The Red Dragon Growers, and her written works, she plants seeds of hope, guiding others to root themselves in strength, rise toward possibility, and bloom into their fullest potential.

Nicole Dragani Cicco

"Be the change that you wish to see in this world."

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OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY

The Sound Within Us, Founder, Holistic Wellness Practitioner

Williamstown, NJ - (2019 to Present)


The Sound Within Us offers alternative and holistic treatment options to help clients return their body, mind & spirit back into a state of wholeness - in order to create the life they deserve. We offer personal and group reiki energy healing sessions, strategic life coaching, NLP, CBT, EFT/TFT therapies, sound and meditation workshops, as well as spiritual retreats & counseling services.  www.thesoundwithinus.com


The Red Dragon Growers, Herbalist, Garden Designer 

Williamstown, NJ (2020 to Present)


Offering organic home gardening insights and videos, sustainable and earth-friendly practices, herbal plant medicine knowledge base, garden design and planning, classes and educational workshops. It is their mission to showcase nature's beauty and biodiversity using earth-friendly, sustainable practices in a suburban backyard garden. www.reddragongrowers.com - website coming soon.  


The Thomas S. Dragani School of Holistic Business, Founder, Director

Williamstown, NJ (2024 to Present)


The Thomas S. Dragani School of Holistic Business is dedicated to integrating traditional business education with holistic wellness practices. Inspired by my late uncle, Thomas S. Dragani, I established this institution to honor his legacy as an exemplary businessman and devoted father. With a background in corporate America and extensive holistic practice, my mission is to nurture ethically-minded leaders who excel professionally while maintaining a balanced, purposeful life. Our curriculum focuses on Mindfulness and Self-Awareness, Ethical Leadership, Holistic Health, Community and Connection, and Family and Balance, preparing students to make a positive impact in the world.


Amerimar Enterprises, Inc., Corporate Accountant   ~  www.amerimar.com

Two Liberty, 50 S. 16th, Suite 3500, Street, Philadelphia, PA - (2008 to 2015)


Managed “Trophy Class” buildings in Philadelphia and surrounding areas. Advised ownership on best practices with a focus on utilizing staff’s strengths and best use of company’s financial resources. Generated Owner’s financial positions monthly, quarterly, and annually with budgetary variance explanations, including areas identified for improvement of future management practices and resource allocation. Member and contributor to BOMA International (Building Owners & Managers Association).


Interstate Commercial Real Estate, Inc., Staff Accountant  ~ www.icre.net

17000 Horizon Way, Suite 200, Mt. Laurel, NJ - (1996 to 2008)

 

Developed, hired, and supervised accounting staff. Created forms and templates using advanced knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, Publisher, and Word to mitigate data entry errors. Performed general accounting functions, including lease administration. Performed monthly, quarterly, and year-end audits of financial data. Filed corporate taxes with appropriate government agencies. 


NWJ Management, Inc., Contract Accountant

1430 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA - (2000 to 2008)


Trained accounting staff and generated annual financial statements. Performed monthly, quarterly, and year-end audits of financial data. Filed corporate taxes with appropriate government agencies.


InterArch, Inc., Contract Accountant  ~ www.inter-arch.com

15000 Horizon Way, Mt. Laurel, NJ - (1996 - 2008)


Performed monthly, quarterly, and year-end audits of financial data. Presented financial statements for auditors. Filed corporate taxes with appropriate government agencies

qualifications

education

Rowan University, Glassboro,  NJ


Bachelor of Science

Accounting 

Graduated 2008 with honors


Camden County College, Blackwood, NJ


Associate in Applied Science

Managerial Accounting

Graduated 1994 with honors


Associate in Science

Business & High Technology 

Graduated 1993 with honors

CERTIFICATIONS, Training, attunements, & initiations

    trauma-informed life coaching/counseling

    trauma-informed life coaching/counseling

    trauma-informed life coaching/counseling

    Trauma-informed life coaching and counseling integrate an understanding of the pervasive impact of trauma into the coaching or counseling process, creating a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for clients. This approach emphasizes recognizing and addressing the effects of trauma, focusing on understanding the root causes of distress, and building trust. It aims to empower clients by helping them build resilience, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal and professional goals while being sensitive to triggers and individual needs. Both practices take a holistic view, addressing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—and tailoring interventions to respect the client's unique experiences and pace in their healing journey.

    Strategic life coaching

    trauma-informed life coaching/counseling

    trauma-informed life coaching/counseling

    A strategic life coach provides clients clarity to keep them on track, helps them to set meaningful goals and objectives, and provides clients with honest and positive feedback. Using a structured approach, a strategic life coach can empower individuals to make positive changes and live a more fulfilling and balanced life. The coach serves as a supportive partner in the journey of self-discovery and personal development. We offer insights into the meaning of foundational values and the effects of limiting beliefs to help clients change their thinking and live the life they desire. 

    Therapeutic Art Life coach

    trauma-informed life coaching/counseling

    cognitive behavioral therapy

    Art has been used throughout human history to express the depths of human experience because our minds understand abstract concepts or symbols at a deeper level than language. Therapeutic art is a powerful tool for improving well-being helping clients to improve self-expression,  release pain,  process emotions, find clarity and meaning, heal past emotional pain, and tune into intuition. Teaching clients to create vision/manifestation boards for goal setting and art designs for meditation and self-exploration. 

    cognitive behavioral therapy

    neuro-linguistic programming practitioner

    cognitive behavioral therapy

     Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely used therapeutic approach that focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is a structured and goal-oriented therapy that is typically time-limited. CBT is effective in helping clients by addressing and modifying negative thought patterns and behaviors.  Clients often report positive outcomes, including improved mood, increased self-awareness, and the development of effective coping mechanisms.  

    neuro-linguistic programming practitioner

    neuro-linguistic programming practitioner

    neuro-linguistic programming practitioner

    Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is an approach to communication, personal development, and psychotherapy that focuses on the connection between neurological processes, language, and behavioral patterns that have been learned through experience.  From a holistic medicine perspective, NLP is often seen as a tool that can be integrated into a broader framework of holistic healing and well-being. NLP therapy sessions aim to help individuals achieve specific goals, overcome challenges, and enhance their overall well-being. 

    Meditation Coach

    neuro-linguistic programming practitioner

    neuro-linguistic programming practitioner

    Meditation is a science and can be defined as the systematic process of training the mind. Meditation generates technologies for change - profound changes in perception, worldview, mental states and behavior. A regular sitting practice has been shown to enhance concentration, lower blood pressure, and improve sleep. It is also used to treat chronic pain, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and OCD. We help clients restore well-being, reach goals, improve relationships, and develop awareness, mindfulness, and confidence. 

    Emotional freedom technique Practitioner

    Emotional freedom technique Practitioner

    Emotional freedom technique Practitioner

    Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), often referred to as "tapping," is a holistic approach to medicine that combines elements of traditional Chinese medicine with modern psychology. It is used as a self-help tool for emotional and psychological well-being. EFT is based on the idea that unresolved emotional issues contribute to physical and emotional symptoms, and by addressing these issues through tapping on specific points on the body, individuals can alleviate emotional distress.  Holistic practitioners and proponents of EFT believe that by addressing emotional issues at the energetic level, the technique can lead to improvements in mental and emotional well-being, and even physical health.

    thought-field therapy Practitioner

    Emotional freedom technique Practitioner

    Emotional freedom technique Practitioner

    Thought Field Therapy (TFT) is a technique that falls under the umbrella of energy psychology and is sometimes considered a holistic approach to addressing various psychological issues. TFT is based on the idea that imbalances in the body's energy system contribute to emotional distress and physical symptoms. TFT is designed to be a self-help tool, and individuals can learn and practice the technique on their own. This makes it a versatile approach that individuals can use as needed. 

    reiki master & spiritual healer/teacher

    Emotional freedom technique Practitioner

    reiki master & spiritual healer/teacher

    This is both initiation-based and attunement into the ancient and sacred healing art that is both a calling and a way of life. The calling is divinely revealed through meditation or prayer and is a commitment of service to the positive evolution of humans, animals, and plants. The initiation is passed from master to student in an unbroken lineage spanning many generations. One who has been initiated channels universal life force energy for the benefit of healing all life on the planet Earth. The benefits received from a Reiki treatment session helps the body resolve emotional distress, reduce stress and anxiety, which in turn can decrease pain perception as well. 

    Munay ki shamanism

    Integrated energy therapy practitioner

    reiki master & spiritual healer/teacher

    Chaos abounds everywhere on our planet and our ability to destroy the world is increasing. According to prophecy, we will witness the birth of a new form of human on the planet and the dawn of a new civilization. Shamanism is a form of spiritual healing and transformation journey that is initiation-based and a pre-destined calling. The Nine Rites of Passage of the Munay Ki are passed down from teacher to student in an unbroken lineage originating from the Inka Shamans. These rites are the rites of the shaman's path of the descendants of the Inka, indigenous peoples of the holy mountains of the Andes in Peru.  Shamans assume stewardship for all creation and find the wisdom to create peace among all peoples for the evolution of humanity. We help clients to heal wounds of the past, the karmic and genetic programs, and beliefs you inherited with grace and spirituality. 

    Integrated energy therapy practitioner

    Integrated energy therapy practitioner

    Integrated energy therapy practitioner

    An advanced level, attunement-based energy healing modality that helps to clear physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual blockages safely and gently.  IET assists in releasing thought patterns, habits, and unexpressed feelings that may be holding us back. Practitioners are also able to clear energetic blockages from past lives as well as connect clients to one's purpose and fullest potential. This healing modality helps to imprint feelings of safety, ease, forgiveness, love, humble pride, and innocence in one’s energetic aura and clients typically feel lighter, calmer, and more empowered.

    vibrational sound therapy practitioner

    Integrated energy therapy practitioner

    Integrated energy therapy practitioner

    Sound healing is an ancient meditative practice that uses singing bowls to create healing vibrations around the body to treat illness, revitalize the body, and elevate the spirit. The vibrations of the singing bowls work on the energy field of the body and over time make corrections to distortions that are out of alignment causing you suffering. Sound therapy can also help to manage chronic pain and illness.

    holistic business mentor

    ordained spiritual minister

    holistic business mentor

    A holistic business mentor considers the interconnectedness of various aspects of a person's life, aiming to foster not only professional success but also overall well-being and a sense of purpose. The mentor helps the mentee achieve a balanced and fulfilling life that aligns with their values and aspirations.  

    youth yoga instructor

    ordained spiritual minister

    holistic business mentor

    Helping kids to reduce stress, and develop self-control, attention, fitness, and social/emotional skills. Our classes are a unique integration of physical, mental, and emotional skills-building that supports both learning and health. The primary focus is on communication skills, emotional resiliency, mindfulness, and positive behaviors.

    ordained spiritual minister

    ordained spiritual minister

    ordained spiritual minister

    Authorized clergy to perform Marriage, Baby Naming, Funeral, Hand Fasting Commitment, Affirmation of Love, Invocations, Renewal of Marriage, and holiday ceremonies. 

    holistic herbalist

    holistic herbalist

    ordained spiritual minister

    Helping clients use easy-to-find herbs from the wild that are commonly used in herbal, holistic, natural medicine.  We grow our own herbal medicine and host classes and events teaching others about the benefits. 

    hypnotherapy

    holistic herbalist

    aromatherapist

    Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic approach that uses hypnosis to induce a state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility in individuals. It is like a guided daydream that helps people tap into their subconscious minds. It's a bit like pressing the reset button for your brain. In alternative and holistic medicine, it's often used as a tool to address various issues, from breaking bad habits to managing pain. The idea is to reach a state of deep relaxation where the mind is more open to suggestion and positive change. In this altered state of consciousness, commonly referred to as a trance, individuals are more open to suggestions and are better able to access and process subconscious thoughts and emotions. 

    aromatherapist

    holistic herbalist

    aromatherapist

    Aromatherapy is a holistic healing practice that uses natural plant extracts, known as essential oils, to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The term "aromatherapy" is derived from the use of aromatic plant compounds, or aromas, to enhance health and balance. Essential oils are highly concentrated extracts obtained from various parts of plants, including flowers, leaves, bark, stems, and roots. 

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