Denise Nicole “Niki” trained and completed her certification at Romana’s Pilates headquarters, which was based in Drago‘s New York City studio, in 2006. She has trained Pilates apprentices, professional athletes, advanced practitioners, and ballerinas at the Dance Theater of Harlem, in addition to beginners and children. She has worked extensively with severely injured clients, many with decades-long, chronic pain from neck, back, or knee issues, who have benefited from the efficacy of Pilates for their physical therapy/rehabilitation.

Prior to teaching Pilates, Niki studied and taught yoga. She is also certified as a Perinatal Doula and a Lactation Counselor.

Niki’s 20+ years of experience teaching yoga and Pilates have been effective practices to implement with pre and post natal women, especially in strengthening the pelvic floor, increasing core strength, and supporting mental health, including those with postpartum depression (PPD) and PTSD.

Niki teaches at our Gramercy studio.