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 Lori Frick 
 
2023-12-18
 
 
  
Dr Shark and Niko of Gulf Coast Wellness form an excellent team. They bring a wealth of knowledge to the table to help you create a tailored plan for recovering your health. I really appreciate their commitment to allowing patients to progress at their own pace. From the moment I met them, I was comfortable and knew I was in good hands. They explained everything in detail and took all the time I needed to understand the plan and prepare for my steps to recovery.

I started feeling better so quickly into my program I was actually surprised. I've been to so many other doctors and specialists who didn't take the time to help me figure out my own personal needs; they just threw me into a bunch of tests and sent off for strong prescriptions and scary surgical interventions. There was none of that with Gulf Coast Wellness; the whole experience was more like a wellness spa retreat with actual healing happening and testing as needed.

We had convenient Zoom meeting follow ups that I could easily fit into a busy schedule, and by the time of my reevaluation, I can honestly say I am feeling better than I have in over 20 years.
If you are looking for a wellness team to help you naturally ease symptoms and improve your overall quality of life I highly recommend this team of professionals. They are also just really great people and it was a pleasure to get to know them as they helped me start feeling better.

Now, I wake up feeling refreshed, have energy during the day, no longer walk around in a fog and sleep soundly through the night. I didn't know just how bad it was until it got better and I am so excited about how much better it will get from here.

Thank you both!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Susan Ford 
 
2023-11-26
 
 
  
I was incredibly skeptical at first, but Dr. Shark an Niko proved to be an amazing team. I underwent a full treatment plan tackling GERD, IBS, anxiety, and neck pain. With herbs, supplement education, and acupuncture I feel worlds better. I learned a lot and can now manage my digestive issues, anxiety, and pain on my own. You have to put some work in, but it's 100% worth it. I will continue to take the herbs going forward - it's the only thing that has truly worked for me.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Jennifer Knudsen 
 
2023-10-09
 
 
  
Dr. Shark, and his wife Niko are an amazing team. This is not the usual type of doctor, they go over your health with a fine tooth comb, they ask questions, and they listen. They explain what they are doing, and why, and how it will help you. They are available by text whenever you have any questions, they are invested in your journey to great health, and it shows at every turn. They are changing my health, and in turn my whole life. There are not enough ways to thank them!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Etter Cazares 
 
2023-10-05
 
 
  
Dr. Shark and Niko are amazing!! I've been struggling with severe food and environmental allergies for over 3 years now. It was getting to the point, that I couldn't eat. The safe foods on my list weren't even safe. After very in depth questions, blood work, and extensive knowledge about the biome of the body, Dr. Shark told me what was wrong. It was a long list but now, we had a starting place. I'm grateful that my best friend told me about Dr. Shark and Niko. They've saved my life. Literally.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Connor Tate 
 
2023-03-22
 
 
  
Dr. Shark and Niko have helped me so much. I was diagnosed with IBD 1 year ago after years of having digestive problems. They have helped me with tools and interventions that I can use in my daily life to eat and feel normal again. They are such a valuable resource and a true privileged to work with, they treat each person with the uniqueness and collaborative approach that is necessary to tackle individual needs. Whether you approach your health more spiritually or scientifically they can speak your language and seamlessly move between evidence based and intuition.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Tasha McLaney 
 
2022-07-25
 
 
  
If I could give 10 stars, I would! With the help of Dr. Shark and Niko, I have my life back. Not masked, not temporarily covered, not disguised as something else but true living my life! They helped me overcome the awful affects of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hashimoto's Disease, Spondylorarthrits, Depression, Anxiety and more. I am no longer trapped in a body that says no. I wake up everyday with a new zest for life and a yes mentality.
If you have ever struggled with inflammation, arthritis, or any autoimmune disorder, I BEG you....try a holistic, natural, eastern medicine approach to your health. I have not been to a "traditional" doctor in 16 months. I went from taking 12 pills a day and a biologic shot 2x a month to 2 pills a day. For 20 years i've been told that my thyroid is actively dying and will NEVER function again. (I've heard that A LOT). Now, not only is it functioning, it's producing enough new hormone that my dosage has been lowered.
I could go on for days at how Dr. Shark and Niko and their incredible program have helped me. Go out on a limb and try it. It saved my life!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Jane Thompson 
 
2021-08-07
 
 
  
Dr Shark is a fantastic combination of brilliant and tender.  He knows enough to custom mix herbs for each patient, asks the questions that guide the needed treatment, all with precision and care. I'd stopped stopped acupuncture before because of pain. None of that with Dr. Peter. The other part of the talented duo is Niko Shark, a certified nutritionist and GAPS  practioner who is working with me to heal my body.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Lori Williams (Miyu) 
 
2021-06-04
 
 
  
I'm going to write a looong story here, but the TL;DR is that seeing Dr. Shark & Niko was the best thing I ever did for my mental and physical health. If you have a chronic health condition, GO SEE THEM!

So, my background. I'm a woman in my 30s. Before I started, I was exercising, eating a very strict paleo diet, no alcohol, and yet several health problems: shortness of breath, overweight, pain, depression, anxiety, brain fog, lethargy, etc. Anxiety was so bad that I would get nearly catatonic, couldn't leave the house. No energy, didn't want to do anything except die. Socializing was out of the question. Couldn't even go to the mailbox.

I went to several doctors/specialists. I was put on psych meds, nerve blockers, inhalers, etc. Nothing helped. Some of the doctors were even insulting. I was eating so healthy that my friends and family were irritated that I wouldn't eat sugar-laden foods they'd offer me, I had no appetite, barely ate, yet I was told  that it was my fault I was overweight. I was accused of lying about how much I ate. Was told to "just calm down."

Dr. Shark & Niko did a comprehensive profile. From birth to current symptoms. The best part: they actually listened. After seeing so many doctors who rushed me, it was nice. I kept waiting to be interrupted but they actually listened, took notes, & found connections that I hadn't thought about. I never once felt judged. Dr. Shark told me that he doesn't believe lazy people exist. He said that when people are healthy, they're not lazy anymore!

My treatment consisted of custom herbal mixtures, neuro-nutrient therapy (using amino acids to correct brain chemistry), acupuncture, nutritional counseling.

I was already eating a healthy diet, but Niko (the nutritionist) helped me fine tune things. Turns out that even if you're eating healthy, it won't help you if your body can't process the foods. We also discovered that I have trouble digesting starches! The great thing about Niko is that she has a way of getting you to change your behavior in a way you almost don't notice.

Dr. Shark & Niko genuinely care about their patients. You can tell they really get a lot of satisfaction from seeing them improve. They also do a great job of explaining the science behind how the treatments work. I learned so much about health from them that will help me for life.

Dr. Shark's neuro-nutrient therapy was a huge help for me. It's a slow process and requires some careful experimenting to find your perfect dosages, but with each step I made huge improvements. Dr. Shark let me ramble on about how I was feeling, and about the nuances of my depression and anxiety, and he used it to figure out what was missing in my brain chemistry. I will never take psychiatric medications again! I feel so much better using the amino acids than I ever did on psych meds.

So, after 6 months of treatment, we did a review. I wish I could remember the exact percentages! But all of my symptoms had significantly improved. I think around 70% were completely resolved. I had a physical at the beginning and at the end to find points on my body that caused pain. I had (I think?) around 80% fewer spots than I had at the beginning. I no longer dread interactions with friends and family. I leave the house on a whim. I am constantly active and moving. I'm getting back into my hobbies and things I used to enjoy. It's such a huge difference from where I started.

Oh, and I lost 10 pounds without feeling like I was trying! I now love my daily walks and I actually have fun doing things again.

The programs Dr. Shark and Niko come up with are highly customized, so your program will likely be different than mine. My husband also decided to try their treatment, and I was surprised how much different his program was! I saw huge improvements in him as well!

I could write a lot more on how much my life has changed for the better thanks to Dr. Shark & Niko, but you really should just go see them for yourself. Best decision I ever made for my health!

Thanks so much for everything! Hope to see you both again soon!