Nicole received her Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology from
the University of Maryland in 2013 and went on to graduate with honors
from University of St Augustine for the Health Sciences in 2015 as a
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). In 2017 she completed a year long
Orthopedic Residency through NxtGen Institute and is now a board
certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) meaning she has
demonstrated experience, knowledge and skill beyond that of an entry
level therapist within orthopedics.
While at the University of St. Augustine, Nicole completed the entire
manual therapy course series, a rigorous, post-graduate level program
to enhance her manual therapy skill set in preparation to achieve her
Manual Therapy Certification (MTC.) She is a Certified Myofascial
Trigger Point Therapist (CMTPT/DN) and utilizes dry needling to treat
a variety of musculoskeletal, orthopedic and sports related
conditions. Additionally, Nicole has her Selective Functional Movement
Assessment (SFMA) certification allowing her to treat her patients
with the highest level of knowledge and care through identifying and
correcting abnormal movement patterns. Most recently Nicole completed
her vestibular certification through the American Institute of
balance.
In her free time Nicole can be found hanging out with her husband and
White German Shepherd- Blaze, hiking, camping, backingpacking,
competing in Spartan races, and working out.