Nicole M. LaMarco Title: Freelance Health Writer Location: Tampa Bay Area, Florida Expertise: Fitness, Martial Arts, Nutrition, Lifestyle First-degree black belt in Taekwondo.Diploma in medical billing and coding.Published in Health Digest, Insider, Health, and Verywell Health. Experience Nicole M. LaMarco is a writer for Shape, where she loves to research studies and bring that medical and health information to her readers.She's been writing professionally since 2004 and has always had a passion for medicine and health. About Shape Shape is an award-winning digital fitness, wellness, and beauty destination that offers inclusive, trusted, and empowering expert-led guidance and advice for anyone at any point in their wellness journey. Our library of more than 11,000 stories reaches more than 7 million readers monthly who want to prioritize their health, have fun, and lead an active lifestyle while also cutting through the noise of quick fixes and unvetted fads.