Trained at the College of Traditional Acupuncture in Warwickshire, England (1979-1988), Niki is a Master of Acupuncture and worked for many years as a lecturer, clinical supervisor and Dean of Studies at the College. Niki has been teaching acupuncture students and running post-graduate workshops for 20 years in North America and Europe. She has maintained a private practice since 1982 and a consultancy service since 1989. Niki is the President of TendingShen Inc. and the Academic Dean at Ongiara College of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Ontario, Canada.