Oona Nikkanen

Oona Nikkanen trained and qualified as a physiotherapist at the Karelia University of Applied Sciences in Joensuu, Finland. She further continued her training to become a qualified Pilates Instructor. Previous to her training ato become a physiotherapist she qualified as a dental hygienist at the Savonia University of Applied Sciences in Kuopio, Finland. 

A part from having worked in the national and private health sector in Finland as a physiotherapist treating musculoskeletal and neurological pathologies, she is also experienced in assessment and modifying work ergonomics. 

In addition she has been working as personal fitness trainer, applying individual exercises programs for the clients.

Since having joined the team Clinica SANDALF she had been taking care of post- operative rehabilitation for clients following total hip and knee replacement, initially as daily hospital visits during the in-patient stay of the patient, and continuing as out-patient treatment using the facilities of Clinica SANDALF.

Further to post- operative rehabilitation Oona is experienced and interested in post- traumatic rehabilitation and applied sports physiotherapy.

Furthermore she is giving one-to-one and group lessons in mat Pilates, applying her experience and knowledge to instruct and teach those exercises that help you to deal with certain physical and even mental health issues.

Oona is also supporting the Finnish Association of Benalmadena (Benalmadena Suomalaiset Ry), using her profound experience to help improving and maintaining the mental and physical well- being of the club members.

To make an appointment with Oona please click here.