MR: Why/How did you choose to become a LiteGait Trainer?

Nikki: After attending an MR gait inservice by Phil Koch... I was instantly intrigued by the evidenced-based research that is positive about body weight support treadmill training.. I wanted to learn more about it and use it to improve my patients abilities. This is a modality that actually works.

MR: What would you consider the most rewarding aspect of being a trainer?

Nikki: I am most rewarded when I see the therapists work with their patients during the training and there are instant improvements in their patients gait and balance...Ilove to learn different treatment techniques from other therapists with the lite gait and hope to inspire other therapists to increase their knowledge in neurology.

MR: What is the main patient population that you work with and how long have you been working in the rehabilitation field?

Nikki: I have worked with the inpatient TBI population for 3 years and the remainder 7 years with outpatient neurology (TBI, CVA, SCI...primarily)- 10 years this November in the rehab field

MR: What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

Nikki:In my spare time I play competitive womens soccer, scrapbook and enjoy keeping my 5 year old son and 18 month old daughter happy and healthy