Oona Nikkanen

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

Oona has worked in the public and private health sectors in Finland as a physiotherapist supporting people with musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. She also has experience assessing and modifying workplace ergonomics.

In addition, she has worked as a personal fitness trainer, preparing individual exercise programmes for clients.

Since joining the Clínica Sandalf team in Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena, she has provided post-operative rehabilitation for clients following total hip and knee replacement, initially through hospital visits during the in-patient stay and then as out-patient treatment using the facilities at Clínica Sandalf.

Alongside post-operative rehabilitation, Oona is experienced in post-traumatic rehabilitation and sports physiotherapy.

She also provides one-to-one and group mat Pilates lessons, using her physiotherapy and training experience to guide exercises for body control, strength, mobility and general well-being.

Oona also supports the Finnish Association of Benalmádena, Benalmádenan Suomalaiset Ry, sharing her experience to support the physical and mental well-being of club members.

To request an appointment with Oona, please use her online booking calendar or contact Clínica Sandalf.