Nichole Barker

Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)

Nichole (Nikki) brings a vast array of knowledge of many health care needs as she obtained an honours diploma in Practical Nursing from Georgian College. She increased her mental health knowledge by completing the Mental Health Nursing graduate certificate from Durham College. She has been an active member of the CNO (College of Nurses of Ontario) for the past 14 years working as an RPN (Registered Practical Nurse) in the local community as a community visiting nurse and a staff nurse in long-term care.

Nikki joins the MSHC as a newly Registered Massage Therapist, earning an honours diploma in Massage Therapy from Georgian College and is a new member of the CMTO (College of Massage Therapist of Ontario). Nikki has also studied Shiatsu therapy earning an honours diploma from the Canadian Acupressure College in Victoria, BC and is an LST (Licensed Shiatsu Therapist) with the Shiatsu Therapy Society of Ontario. She is certified in Foot Reflexology from the Ontario College of Reflexology and has completed a 200hr Yoga Teacher Training with DevaTree School of Yoga. 

Nikki focuses her treatments on client centered care to not only create balance in the body while decreasing stress, muscle tension, postural imbalances, and soft tissue injuries, but also is focused on treatment goals that help increase body awareness and mental wellbeing. When not in the clinic, Nikki enjoys many outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, camping, and nature photography. She also loves playing the drums in a local 90s rock band.