Biomechanics-Informed
Training decisions are based on how you move, not just what exercise looks good on paper.
About Nicky
Meet Nicky Nickelson
A Santa Rosa personal trainer helping runners, lifters, and active adults build strength, understand their mechanics, and train with confidence.
- Biomechanics-informed strength training
- Mobility coaching and movement awareness
- Post-rehab support for stronger, safer progress
About Body Connect Movement
Training That Feels Personal, Precise, and Human
Movement has been part of Nicky's own story through hard seasons, big life shifts, mobility limitations, and injury recovery. That is why Body Connect Movement is built around the person in front of her, not a generic workout template.
Sessions blend strength training, mobility work, body awareness, and practical problem solving so your plan fits your body, goals, schedule, and lived experience.
Nicky values working as part of a team with physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, chiropractors, massage therapists, and acupuncturists. She brings a movement-coaching perspective and rehabilitation-informed knowledge to help connect clinical guidance with your training goals.
Her role is strength and movement coaching, not physical therapy. She does not diagnose injuries or replace medical care.
Explore Personal TrainingCertifications
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Biomechanics Specialist
Barbell Rehab Method Certified
Female Barbell Athlete
What Guides the Work
Serious Training. Individual Attention.
Expect purposeful programming, attention to your technique, and progressions that respect your training history. Your goals drive the work, and your feedback shapes the plan.
Post-Rehab Aware
Smart progression for people managing old injuries, joint discomfort, or chronic pain patterns.
Trauma-Informed
Supportive coaching that respects boundaries, agency, and the nervous system.
All Bodies Welcome
Body-neutral personal training for adults who want to feel stronger and more capable.
Education & Certifications
A Coach Who Keeps Studying How Bodies Move
Nicky's background supports personal training for strength, mobility, post-rehab progress, and everyday movement confidence.
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified Biomechanics Specialist
- Barbell Rehab Method Certified
- Female Barbell Athlete
- Soft Skills for Strength Coaches: Trauma-Informed Certification
Strength. Mobility. Performance.
Your Next Goal. Let's Get to Work.
A faster race. A stronger lift. A confident return to your sport. Talk with Nicky about what's next and get a clear starting point for your training.
