Hi, I’m Nikki, a treatment-based massage practitioner
I've been a licensed massage therapist since 2008. Before opening Knotti Kneads, I worked in spa settings, physical therapy clinics, and sports performance facilities, alongside physical therapists, physicians, and professional athletes. That foundation shaped how I work: systematically, intentionally, and always with your outcome in mind.
I started Knotti Kneads as a mobile business in 2011 because I believed quality bodywork should meet you where you are. By 2016, the demand was real enough to open a studio and I've been building it into something I'm genuinely proud of ever since.
Every session here is built around a clear goal: less restriction, better range of motion, and fewer "same pain, different day" patterns. I'm not just working out knots I'm helping you understand your body better and move with more confidence.
Philosophy
The heart behind the work
Results you can feel
I got into this work because I know what it feels like to finally feel better in your body — and I wanted to give that to other people. Every session is built around a clear outcome because vague, temporary relief was never good enough for me and it’s not good enough for you. Real results are why I show up.
Results you can feel
I got into this work because I know what it feels like to finally feel better in your body — and I wanted to give that to other people. Every session is built around a clear outcome because vague, temporary relief was never good enough for me and it’s not good enough for you. Real results are why I show up.
Recovery as a routine
I love what I do because I get to be part of someone’s long-term health journey, not just a one-time fix. I practice what I preach. I move, I recover, I consistently take care of my own body, and I bring that same commitment to every client I work with. When bodywork becomes part of your routine, everything changes.
Recovery as a routine
I love what I do because I get to be part of someone’s long-term health journey, not just a one-time fix. I practice what I preach. I move, I recover, I consistently take care of my own body, and I bring that same commitment to every client I work with. When bodywork becomes part of your routine, everything changes.
Whole-body thinking
What I love most about this work is the puzzle. I had to learn that about my own body too: pain is rarely where the problem lives. That curiosity never leaves me. Every session, I look at the full picture of how you move, where you guard, and what’s really driving the restriction. That’s where the real work happens.
Whole-body thinking
What I love most about this work is the puzzle. I had to learn that about my own body too: pain is rarely where the problem lives. That curiosity never leaves me. Every session, I look at the full picture of how you move, where you guard, and what’s really driving the restriction. That’s where the real work happens.
Partnered care
The moment I love most in this work is when a client finally understands their own body. When they leave with more awareness than when they walked in. I’m not just here to work on you, I’m here to work with you. That connection, that trust—that's what makes this more than a massage. It’s why I’ve been doing this for over 15 years and still love every session.
Partnered care
The moment I love most in this work is when a client finally understands their own body. When they leave with more awareness than when they walked in. I’m not just here to work on you, I’m here to work with you. That connection, that trust—that's what makes this more than a massage. It’s why I’ve been doing this for over 15 years and still love every session.
Training
Building a Foundation
— Professional Training & Continuing Education
Education
Atlanta School of Massage — Certificate of Massage Therapy; Georgia State University — Associate of Science
Education
Atlanta School of Massage — Certificate of Massage Therapy; Georgia State University — Associate of Science
Certifications
Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST); Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT); Applied Cupping Methods; Thai Massage CPR & First Aid Certified
Certifications
Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST); Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT); Applied Cupping Methods; Thai Massage CPR & First Aid Certified
Real-World Clinical Experience
15+ years working alongside physical therapists, physicians, and professional athletes to support patient recovery and professional athlete performance — experience that shapes how every session at Knotti Kneads is approached.
Real-World Clinical Experience
15+ years working alongside physical therapists, physicians, and professional athletes to support patient recovery and professional athlete performance — experience that shapes how every session at Knotti Kneads is approached.
Professional Affiliation
American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) — Active member held to the highest professional and ethical standards in the massage therapy industry.
Professional Affiliation
American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) — Active member held to the highest professional and ethical standards in the massage therapy industry.
Ongoing Education
The body is always teaching. Continuing education in anatomy, movement science, and emerging bodywork techniques keeps the work sharp, current, and effective for every client.
Ongoing Education
The body is always teaching. Continuing education in anatomy, movement science, and emerging bodywork techniques keeps the work sharp, current, and effective for every client.
Start your recovery journey today.
Start your recovery journey today.
Start your recovery journey today.
FAQ's
Recovery Starts With Clarity
Do I need to be an athlete to book?
Is this more clinical or relaxing?
What makes your sessions different from a typical massage?
What should I book if I’m not sure what I need?
Will this be painful?
I’ve had massage before and it didn’t help long-term. What’s different here?
How often should I come in?
Can I still come if I just want to relax?
What types of clients do you typically work with?
What should I wear?
Will I get a plan or recommendations after my session?
Do you offer packages or ongoing care plans?
What kind of results can I expect?
FAQ's
Recovery Starts With Clarity
Do I need to be an athlete to book?
Is this more clinical or relaxing?
What makes your sessions different from a typical massage?
What should I book if I’m not sure what I need?
Will this be painful?
I’ve had massage before and it didn’t help long-term. What’s different here?
How often should I come in?
Can I still come if I just want to relax?
What types of clients do you typically work with?
What should I wear?
Will I get a plan or recommendations after my session?
Do you offer packages or ongoing care plans?
What kind of results can I expect?
FAQ's