Upon receiving her certification from the Rolf Institute in 2002, she established her private practice in Aspen, Colorado. Through working with avid mountaineers and athletes she noticed that although one may seem physically fit to the eye, there are often underlying imbalances and injuries on the structural level. Structural imbalances may result from a variety of causes. She identified the human body as a brilliant compensating machine that can endure years of inefficient movement organization before it may show signals of disharmony. Nikki sought out modalities which would aid our body from becoming victim to constant strain due to faulty movement mechanics. For example, Gyrotonic & Yoga both enable the body to explore ranges of motion at nearly every joint and precise alignment while safely supporting the body.

Nikki moved to New York City in 2005 with the intention to immerse herself in the extensive movement and bodywork communities. She discovered and trained in personal training, pilates, yoga,Gyrotonic, energy healing and massage therapy in order to create the optimal movement gym which best supports Rolfing. Her journey has greatly deepened her understanding of the human body. It has challenged her movement theories allowing new insight and ideologies which are the foundations of Sadhaka Movement.