
What we do, and why we do it.
Our team is dedicated to providing personalized, practical strategies to help our patients achieve their health goals through truly customized nutrition counseling. We believe every person deserves access to exceptional care, in a comfortable setting. We pride ourselves on delivering that experience to our patients in a meaningful way, designed with them in mind.

Niki Hawkins RDN, LD
Owner and Practice Director
Niki is a second-career dietitian, with a background in finance, marketing, and training facilitation. She is a graduate of the University of Arkansas and currently serves as the State Regulatory Specialist for the Arkansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas with her husband, Chris, their two little girls, and two dogs.
Hi, I'm Niki!
I'm a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and diabetes educator, who loves teaching people how to eat healthy stuff! It's not fancy or flashy, and if it feels complicated, we're doing it wrong. It just takes a little practice, and to me, that's the fun part. My joy comes from helping people find the right strategy to shorten the distance between their long-term goal, and what's achievable for them right now. Our office has two rules:
#1. If you don't like it, don't eat it.
#2. Don't let perfection be the enemy of progress.
Working with patients both in the hospital and in the clinic setting, I understand that it isn't lack of motivation that keeps people from achieving their health goals, it's often a lack of knowledge and personalized tools to promote success. I founded Natural State Nutrition Professionals to remove that barrier. Every person deserves individualized care that meets their unique needs, and that was my vision for this practice. We provide relatable, customized care based on what's important to each patient, with tools and strategies to make them feel empowered and set up for success. Each member of our team shares this mindset and passion, and we are excited to create a meaningful experience for our patients every day.
Whether it's managing diabetes, improving your heart health, feeling great in your body, or even just navigating the grocery store aisles, we would love to help you achieve your goals through knowledge and our person-centered, practical approach. We look forward to working with you!
Areas of Specialty
Diabetes &
Cardiovascular Disease
General Health &
Meal Preparation
Teaching Kitchens
Kids and Adults
Weight Loss &
Weight Management
Group Classes, Seminars, & Training
Team Building Activities
Workplace Wellness Consulting