Nikki earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Bellarmine University in December 2010. She is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, earning her certification from Klose Training in February 2013; in October 2013, she earned her Lymphedema Association of North American (LANA) certification. She is a 2016 Select Medical Orthopedic Residency graduate and became an orthopedic Certified Specialist in 2017. Nikki enjoys working with a variety of patients, especially orthopedic, pediatric, and lymphedema patients. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, as well as weight lifting/Crossfit and running.