Nikky holds a doctorate in Health Sciences from the University of Southampton, with her research focusing on Pilates and low back pain, specifically considering the importance of the relationship between Pilates teachers and clients with persistent low back pain. 
 

Having just completed 6 years of study, Nikky is taking a sabbatical from Pilates and is not currently seeing clients. 

Nikky focuses on teaching Pilates teachers, using her clinical expertise and research knowledge to bring teachers in-depth understanding of Pilates and beyond. 

As an educator, Nikky lectures to undergraduate students at the London School of Osteopathy, and is an examiner and dissertation supervisor. Nikky also spent over 10 years as a supervising teacher for Body Control Pilates, helping student teachers through their training.