As the January wellness season arrives, a time when many people are craving a reset, Glow Wilco in Mount Juliet offers a refreshing reminder that true well-being isn’t about overhauls or rigid rules. It’s about harmony. It’s about alignment. And, according to Shauna Bowers, FNP-C, co-owner of Glow Wilco alongside Katie Jorge, and Nicole Stroop, MSN, FNP-BC, IFMCP, a functional medicine and wellness provider on the team, it’s about honoring the deep connection between how we feel on the inside and how we show up on the outside.
“We see the body as one integrated system,” they share. “Your skin, mood, hormones, and energy all communicate with each other.” When someone is stressed, inflamed, depleted, or hormonally out of balance, those internal struggles often become visible through breakouts, puffiness, dullness, or accelerated aging. And when people don’t feel aligned with their appearance, it can affect motivation, confidence, and even how they engage in their relationships and daily lives.
This belief in whole-person wellness is the foundation of Glow Wilco’s approach. Aesthetic care and functional medicine aren’t separate offerings; they’re complementary pathways to helping clients feel as good as they look, and look as good as they feel.
Aesthetic treatments, Shauna and Nicole explain, can be surprisingly supportive to emotional wellness. “When someone looks in the mirror and finally sees their outside reflecting how vibrant they feel inside, it’s transformative.” These services aren’t about perfection; they’re about restoration. For many, small enhancements help them reconnect with themselves after life shifts like motherhood, illness, hormonal changes, or prolonged stress.
January is often filled with high-pressure promises, but Glow Wilco’s philosophy is more sustainable: start small, and build habits that support both body and mind. They recommend simple, attainable rituals that make an impact quickly-stepping into morning sunlight to regulate cortisol and mood; prioritizing a protein-forward breakfast to stabilize energy and curb cravings; taking a three-minute nervous system reset with breath work, cold water on the face, or legs up the wall; ending the day with magnesium or calming tea; and adopting a minimal, consistent skincare routine. “Tiny habits compound,” they say. “They’re doable, and they elevate overall well-being.”
Functional medicine remains central to their care model. Unlike traditional medicine, which asks, “What diagnosis fits these symptoms?” functional medicine digs deeper: “Why did these symptoms begin?” By exploring gut health, hormone balance, nutrient levels, inflammation, toxin exposure, and chronic stress patterns, Nicole helps uncover the root causes of issues like acne, brain fog, fatigue, bloating, mood swings, and weight fluctuations. When the foundation is healed, outward symptoms often improve naturally.
They also share some of their favorite everyday wellness “hacks” that offer a big return for minimal effort:
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Drink electrolytes before caffeine to support hydration and energy.
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Take a 10-minute walk after meals to help regulate blood sugar.
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Choose olive oil or avocado oil instead of seed oils to reduce inflammation.
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Maintain consistent sleep and wake times for better rest and mood.
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Include protein and plants at every meal to support gut, skin, and hormone health.
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Incorporate red light therapy to boost mood, energy, and skin vitality.
The transformations they witness at Glow Wilco are profound: clients finding energy again, reducing chronic symptoms, easing hormonal distress, and even conceiving after fertility challenges. “Physical healing becomes the gateway to emotional healing,” they say. As clients begin feeling better from the inside out, they often rediscover confidence, connection, and a renewed sense of possibility.
For the Glow team, “putting your best face forward” in this season of renewal is about alignment-showing up as the most grounded, nourished, energized version of yourself. At Glow Wilco, they’re committed to guiding clients toward that internal and external glow, one sustainable step at a time.