Colette Nelson, FNP-C, RD, CDCES, MSCP, AAFE

EDUCATION
Michigan State University Bachelor’s in Dietetics / Minor in Dance
New York University –Master’s in Clinical Nutrition
Borough of Manhattan Community College – Associate in Nursing
University of Alabama in Birmingham- Master’s in Nursing
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner - (NY, MI, TX, CA, NJ, FL)
Menopause Specialist Certified Practitioner (MSCP)
Testosteronologist
Dr Seeds Peptide Certification
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Board Certified Sports Specialist Dietitian
American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE)
IFBB Professional Bodybuilder (IFBB)
Professional Makeup Artist

About Colette

Colette Nelson’s journey into medicine began with a deeply personal experience — being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at a young age. Managing her own condition taught her early that nutrition is not optional in health — it is foundational. That realization shaped a lifelong mission: to master the science of metabolism and use it to transform lives.

She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition and became both a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. Early in her career, she worked alongside leading New York City endocrinologists and quickly became recognized for her expertise in intensive insulin therapy, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), and advanced diabetes technologies.

Long before they became mainstream, Colette recognized the clinical potential of GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonists for weight loss, metabolic disease, and longevity — prescribing early agents like Byetta and Bydureon as early as 2005.

Elite Performance Meets Clinical Science

Parallel to her clinical career, Colette pursued professional bodybuilding — becoming the first female professional bodybuilder with Type 1 Diabetes. In 2004, she won Ms. Universe in Santa Susanna, Spain, and became the only American to earn two pro cards in the same year after winning the North American Championships. She later competed on the Arnold Classic and Olympia stages.

Her background in performance nutrition led her to earn the prestigious Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) credential. During this time, she also founded Color by Colette, a successful competition tanning and makeup artistry business — where her appreciation for facial anatomy and aesthetics began to evolve.

Expanding into Advanced Medicine

Driven by science and built on intention, this is where advanced medicine meets personalized care. Let’s build a healthier, stronger, more confident version of you — together.

Journey Towards Medicine

After retiring from professional bodybuilding in 2014, Colette returned to academia to expand her clinical scope. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing, graduating summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA, and became a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in endocrinology and metabolic medicine.

Her training expanded into aesthetic medicine through the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE), where she developed a distinctive approach blending hormonal optimization with facial rejuvenation.

She later became a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP), deepening her expertise in perimenopause and menopause management. Colette believes hormone optimization is both preventive and restorative medicine — protecting cardiovascular, bone, cognitive, and metabolic health.

Her work in men’s hormone optimization evolved under the mentorship of Dr. Thomas O’Connor, where she developed a specialized, risk-aware approach to testosterone replacement therapy.

To further advance her work in regenerative medicine, she completed certification in Cellular Medicine through SSRP under Dr. William Seeds, integrating mitochondrial optimization, peptide therapies, and growth hormone science into comprehensive patient care.

  • Endocrinology

  • Hormone optimization

  • Metabolic medicine

A Unique Approach to Transformational Health

  • Performance nutrition

  • Aesthetic medicine

  • Regenerative cellular therapies

  • Her philosophy is simple: optimize foundational hormones first, then enhance longevity, performance, and aesthetics from the inside out.

    Patients receive a comprehensive evaluation of metabolic, hormonal, and aesthetic health — with precision-driven, personalized care plans designed to restore vitality, confidence, and long-term resilience.

    CONTOUR BY COLETTE

    This is where science meets artistry.
    Where metabolic medicine meets aesthetics.
    Where prevention meets performance. Your health is not just about feeling better.
    It’s about becoming stronger, sharper, and more confident at every stage of life.

    Welcome to Contour by Colette.