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About NKB Holistic and NKB Sport Performance

My name is Nicola and I am an experienced Yoga teacher and Reflexologist specialising in Hormonal Health (Fertility, Peri-Menopause, Menopause) and Yoga for Sport and Athletes. My business, NKB Holistic, was established in 2018 after working for over 30 years in the public sector.

Who I Was

I spent six years in the Army during that time I served with the UN in Bosnia for 6 months before leaving as a single parent with a young baby. I joined Lancashire Constabulary as a Police Officer and latterly as a Detective Constable before a health scare led to a serious mental health crisis that resulted in me losing my power of speech resulting in early retirement following 25 years with the force.

Thats who I was.

Not defeated or defined by my past. This is where I have come from and is what has lead me to who and where I am now, Empowered.

I believe in the power benefits of reflexology

Drawing on pre existing strength and knowledge of my personal experiences I provide services to individuals and organisations to enhance physical and mental wellbeing, maximise performance, achieve balance and life goals.

I am fascinated by reflexology and am constantly amazed by what the feet can reveal and the fantastic outcomes from regular treatments. I trained as a reflexologist during my recovery and believe so much in the powerful benefits of the modality I have further trained in Pregnancy and Menopause Reflexology with Sally Earlam and Reproductive Reproreflexology for natural and assisted fertility along with further Menopause training with Barbara Scott. I am also a member of The Association of Reproductive Reflexologists.

I also like to use crystals and am interested in what stories feet can tell us with a little bit of foot reading.

I am passionate about female wellbeing and supporting women to achieve their potential, their goals and helping them to keep doing what they love….be that work, sport or simply living life to the full.

I am a keen cyclist and triathlete and initially found yoga around 20 years ago.

I am now in my 50’s and I took up Yoga in the early 2000’s as running had started to cause injury.

Yoga not only stretched out my physical body but the breath work, mindfulness and relaxation  calmed my chattering mind and helped me to focus when the anxiety and nerves kicked in at the start of a sporting event.

In 2019 I took my first 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training with Emily Young and I have further trained with Sarah Ramsden www.sportsyoga.co.uk who taught Yoga at Manchester United and Manchester City football clubs for many years.

I have completed 80 hours The Body Athletic - Teaching Yoga to Athletes & in Sport

and a further 60 hours training The Body Aligned – Yoga, Functional Anatomy & Injury.

I am a Yoga Alliance Professionals member

I have created NKB Sport Performance  to provide Yoga, Breath Work and Mindfulness in Sport and to Athletes.

To continue with my growth and to support others with their journey and wellbeing I gained a Post Graduate Certificate in Professional  Practice (Coaching and Mentoring ) with Lancaster University. Having left school with a few GCSE’s many years ago this was an interesting and challenging process. To continue my growth I am about to begin a BSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology with Staffordshire University.

My aim is to hold a safe and relaxing space for therapy clients and yoga students to explore what helps them calm and soothe their mind and body.

Pause – Breathe – Restore

“Nicola was introduced to my wife and I from a family friend and this was one of the best things to have happened.
My wife and I are on a journey in relation to pregnancy and following a baby loss early in the second trimester. We were open to trying any holistic therapies that would possibly help with our fertility. Following a consultation with Nicola we agreed a treatment plan and well what can I say! I have never been more relaxed, focused and whole body balanced.
And with regards to the fertility side, things are looking extremely positive for us and in some part I would definitely say the reflexology is responsible.
If you are looking for holistic therapy then I simply couldn't recommend anyone higher than I would Nicola.
Thank you for everything you have done so far!”

Darren

“I cannot recommend Nicola enough. I go for Reflexology and Reiki with her every month and I can honestly say she is the best person I have ever been too for either treatment. She makes you feel totally relaxed and I come out feeling 100% better each time. I cannot recommend her enough. Go to her and I promise you won't be disappointed.”

Marilyn

“I can honestly say Nicola does an amazing reflexology treatment. I have had regular treatments over the past few years and she is always very professional, in such a relaxing environment I always feel so chilled afterwards-highly recommended either as a regular session or a special treat.
As a result of having reflexology I also attend Nicola's regular yoga sessions which I have found hugely beneficial in my life for all my aches and pains and in my sporting hobbies. Nicola always makes you feel at ease and her humorous interactions relax everyone instantly.
Twice a week without fail for this ageing man.”

PB

“I have a regular reflexology appointment with Nicola and it is no exaggeration to say it is definitely a necessity to keep me healthy and support my well-being. The treatments are amazing and I always feel so much better when I've been.
I can't recommend her highly enough.”

Kerry

“Nikki is really lovely and friendly. And the reflexology is relaxing and informative. Nikki really knows her stuff and I have learnt so much about my own body.
I would definitely recommend .”

Emma

“I highly recommend Nicola at NKB Holistic and Yoga. She is friendly, professional and I consider myself very lucky indeed to be able to experience her wonderful reflexology.”

Sue

“I have always been athletic, mainly a runner, but I have literally never spent any time stretching. Over the last 2 years I have started attending Nic's yoga class, which to my own amazement, I LOVE! I expected to feel silly and totally out of my depth, but in fact I have made progress that I can see and feel, in a safe and friendly group setting. Its now been 2 years and I cannot imagine not having my weekly yoga session.For anyone that hasn't tried yoga, is nervous about it or even just wants to do something with others in a safe environment, then I would totally say, "this is for you!”

Fiona

“Chair yoga has given me a new lease of life which I didn't have before. I have suffered several years with arthritis in my knees expecting to have replacements. now, because of your exercises and the support of my Physio, I no longer need to worry as the more exercise and balance I can get will improve my mobility.
You and your Chair Yoga have opened up a new dimension to my mobility. Well done. I would recommend it to anyone who has mobility problems.”

Linda

“I have practised yoga intermittently for twenty years in both the South and North West of England as as the South of France.

Nicola is definitely the best yoga teacher in my experience because she mixes a variety of breathing, asanas, stretching and relaxing together in a fun, friendly and happy atmosphere .

Added to that, her prices are the most reasonable in this area.

Give her a go!”

Fiona K

“Like most sixty year old men I have my share of aches and pains, in my case through old sports injuries and a life well lived. I thought that yoga might help me become more flexible but found the idea of attending a class daunting. I need not have worried, Nicola's classes are a great way to learn in a friendly environment. I've been attending them for two years now and the benefits, both physical and mental, are unbelievable. I love it!”

Mr Malt Loaf

“The highlight of my week is definitely attending the Monday night yoga class, everyone is friendly and welcoming. I feel so much better after I have been.
Nicola is a great teacher and makes the session light hearted too. Classes are mixed with yoga and some meditation at the end. Class size and venue is ideal and good value for money.
Looking forward to learning more.”

Alex

“Nicola is a fantastic yoga teacher. Classes are super friendly, and numbers are controlled so Nicola can really keep an eye on her students to make sure everyone moves into the postures safely.
I also love that she keeps it real and we often have a giggle! Its a really lovely environment for practising yoga and Nicola encourages everyone to do their best and push themselves but in a non competitive and safe way.
Highly recommend!”

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