Meet Nikki Levine Bustos

Nikki is a Health & Wellness Educator with over 25 years of training & experience. She is the owner of Breathe & Balance, a holistic wellness practice supporting individuals & families by promoting stress management and nervous system regulation that nurtures mental, physical, social, and spiritual wellbeing. Drawing from ancient healing practices thoughtfully adapted for modern life, her work creates accessible and sustainable pathways to whole person wellness. She brings both professional experience and lived wisdom as she strives to create her own life/work balance along with her clients, creating spaces where people feel supported, seen, and empowered. At the heart of her practice is a deep value for lifelong learning, believing in the power of connection & community. Nikki considers herself a forever student, living with her family & animals on a ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming

Articles by Nikki Levine Bustos

New Life, Cody WY

You Already Have the Answers. A Doula Helps You Find Them.

Transitions in life are always hard. Having someone to help you ride out the storm of change makes it so much easier. That solid and balanced companion gives a focus point when the world hits ...
Quote about emotional regulation

Managing the Waves of Life

Can you relate to this? So many of us can. Emotions cause reactions in our bodies, but so often we are telling ourselves everything is fine. We often want it to be ok even when ...
Doula, Pregnancy, Prenatal

The Power of Doula Support: Bringing Ancient Wisdom to Modern Families

Ever heard the term “doula” and wondered what it actually means? You’re not alone! You may have most commonly heard the term in reference to birthing, but it’s evolved into much more. A doula is ...
a drop of water creating ripples.

The Ripple Effect – Changing Life for the Better

In my last article, I shared how to pause deliberately to help regulate what energy you bring to your life. This article takes that further by using the power of the ripple effect. Once you ...
Pause for Success

Pause for Success

Some days, we can only race from one task to the next. You wake up and hit the ground running, triaging everything that needs your attention. The idea of working ahead is tossed out the ...
Wide Open Spaces in Wyoming

Craving Room to Breathe? Here’s Why Space Matters More Than You Think

We all know what it feels like when a trusted friend holds space for us - allowing us to be who we are, work through whatever we need to, and who doesn't judge. They are ...
Faces of Cody: Nikki Levine Bustos

Faces of Cody: Nikki Levine Bustos

Nikki Levine Bustos, owner of Breathe & Balance, is a true East Coast girl who never dreamed she'd find her home in the middle of the continent. As a child, her mother switched careers from ...