Nikki received her Master's Degree in Recreation Therapy from the University of Utah. Prior to that Nikki received her Bachelors Degree in French from the University of Central Florida. Nikki has been a Recreation Therapist since 2009 and worked in mental health since 2005. Nikki is a nationally certified (CTRS) Recreation Therapist. She is licensed in the state of Utah as a Master Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (MTRS).
Nikki has worked at La Europa Academy in various positions and started this journey working as a residential staff. In addition to her training as a Recreation Therapist, Nikki has been working with DBT for almost 2 decades, and is trained in Sand Tray Therapy and Psychodrama.
When Nikki isn't working she loves spending time with her amazing husband and 4 beautiful kids. She also loves to travel and has been known to perform in musical theater on the side.