Nikki was born and raised in Tampa, FL. She graduated Cum Laude at the University of Florida where she earned her Bachelors of Science in Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology. She completed her Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at South University in Tampa, FL. She continued her pursuit of specializing in Dermatology by participating in the Advanced Dermatology Training Program where she was trained in general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. She is committed to educating her patients on proper sun protection and the importance of self-skin exams and professional Total-Body Skin Cancer Exams. Her focus is in general dermatology, including skin cancer screenings, acne, eczema, psoriasis, and hair loss.