Injury Recovery and Pain Prevention
Hello, I'm Nikki
I am a Pilates Instructor, and Holistic Foot Therapist, specialising in foot dysfunction. Helping mainly woman (over 40) run, walk and play pain free ...from the feet up, through Pilates, and Foot Based Therapies.
I have been in the health and fitness industry since 1997.
Gaining many qualifications, nearly 30 years experience and more importantly lots of friends along the way. Including Pilates Diploma, Sports Massage Diploma and Reflexology Diploma, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist Certificate, Barefoot Training Specialist and Biomechanics Coach.
My superpowers are empathy, inquisitivity, intuition and problem solving. Which enables me to take a deep dive into the underlying causes of your aches, pains and injuries to give YOU the exit route from the endless cycle of recurring pain.
I also believe in taking a proactive approach to pain prevention, minimising the risks of further injury.
I am a Pisces and my favourite place is by the sea, it soothes my soul (and soles) and recharges my introvert energies. Living in the South West of England, Cornwall is a short journey away, and we certainly take advantage of that.
Nikki x
How can I help you?
Mind, Body and Sole (pun intended)
Pilates
Group Exercise Class
Pilates for whole body health, strength, mobility and stability
I have a foot first approach to Pilates, focusing on functional exercises for the 21st Century lifestyle
Balance is an extremely important skill we all need throughout our whole lives, which can become more challenging as we age.
Posture and alignment are essential to keep joints moving well and muscles in tip top condition.
The Recovery Room
Foot Based Treatments for:
Physical and Emotional Healing
Deep Relaxation
Foot Pain - Plantar Fasciitis is also a super power of mine.
Lower Body Aches and Pains
Identifying underlying causes to address the symptoms, allowing you to escape the cycle of pain
'Nikki is a fantastic instructor, never makes you feel stupid if you can’t do something she just adapts the exercise to you. She also makes sure your form is correct to make sure you are getting the most out of the movement. I really enjoy my sessions and they do help with my chronic pain, I certainly know if I’ve missed a class.'
Liz Meechan
Getting to know me:
My love for the Cornish Coast is deep routed and you may start to notice a nautical theme emerging. My ancestors left Cornwall in the late 1800's and headed to the North East, of England for work.
My favourite hobby is collecting foot prints in the sand, and analysing the foot strike, toe configuration and anything else I can discipher. I will share these with you, it's very interesting.
I am married with two adult children, three adult step children and one step grandchild. And two little dogs, Coco (10 years old) and Daisy (3 years old)
I have lived in Gloucestershire my whole life, surrounded by the beautiful Cotswold Hills and Villages.
I have a foot pain story that started in 1980's with a gymnastics injury, plantar fasciitis on and off since 1998, and the discovery of accessory navicular in 2011 - I have extra bones in my feet!!! I have had ZERO foot pain since 2019 when I began learning about the importance of our feet. Also my lower back pain vanished after 5 years.
Nicola Beard is a Pilates Instructor and Holistic Foot Therapist with 28 years' experience in the health and fitness industry. Nikki specialises in correcting foot dysfunction and addressing its impact on the whole body. After overcoming 20 years of recurring plantar fasciitis through her proven Recovery Strategy™, she's been pain-free since 2019. Nikki also successfully resolved persistent lower back pain and embarrassing leaks (no more peeing when sneezing!), bringing relief and confidence back to everyday life.
The Before & After
May 2019 - May 2020
These are my feet, 2019 are behind and 2020 are in front. Can you see the difference?
They are wider, you can see the improved circulation and muscle definition.
This is me and Ian my husband at a local 10km Trail Run
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How straight are your toes?
Spoiler: It’s not just about looks.
Those little tootsies tell a much bigger story — about balance, gait, posture, and even pain patterns in the hips, back, and beyond.
Wonky toes (we’re talking drifting, curling, overlapping, or hammering) often signal deep-rooted compensations. They’re not just a toe problem — they’re a whole-body clue.
Here’s what can happen when your toes don’t align:
🔹 Balance takes a hit – Your toes play a key role in grip, proprioception, and stability. If they’re squished, clawed, or out of sync, your brain gets fuzzy signals from the floor.
🔹 Push-off becomes inefficient – Toes help propel you forward when walking or running. If they’re not straight and mobile, that force gets dumped into the wrong places (like your knees or lower back).
🔹 Glutes disengage – Yep, really! If your toes can’t do their job, other muscles step in… and often the glutes go off duty.
🔹 Pelvic floor and core suffer – Your foot function impacts the whole kinetic chain. Think of your toes as the start of the story — dysfunction flows from the feet up.
So if your toes are wonky, curled under, or pointing in odd directions, it’s not just a cosmetic thing — it could be the silent saboteur behind recurring pain or injury.
I help people restore function from the feet up — because pain-free movement starts at the sole.
Have you ever really looked at your toes?
