Services offered:

• Neurological Consultations in San Diego, CA
• Consulting on Brain Wellness and Longevity for High-Achieving Professionals
• TBI Consulting for Attorneys (including help with screening of the prospective clients)
• Speaking Engagements on Brain Wellness, Stress Reset, and TBI
• Clinical Neurophysiology Studies: EMG/NCS, EEG, VNG, and Posturography
• Chemodenervation treatments with Xeomin for spasticity, migraines, nerve pain, and dystonia

Brain Wellness and Longevity Consulting

She also extends her expertise to high-achieving professionals, serving as a brain wellness and brain optimization consultant for those wanting to take their cognitive performance and body health to the next level. Dr. Nikolskaya translates cutting-edge neuroscience into practical, evidence-based protocols for brain optimization, tailored for high-stress professionals, including trial attorneys who face adrenaline surges, cognitive overload, sleep debt, and decision fatigue. Drawing on thousands of hours of training in psychological modalities (including ACT, CBT, IFS, DBT, EMDR, hypnosis, somatic methods, psychodrama, breathwork, and contemplative practices) she partners with law firms and organizations nationwide to foster sustainable habits that enhance attention, memory, executive function, and overall brain health.

Neuro Reset Retreats

Dr. Nikolskaya founded and directs Neuro Reset Retreats for high-achieving attorneys, offering customized science-based 1- to 3-day immersive weekend programs for individuals or couples to unlock brain potential, reset the nervous system, sharpen thinking, and build brain resilience. Learn more here

Educating

A graduate of UC San Diego's Neurology residency and Harbor-UCLA's Clinical Neurophysiology fellowship, Dr. Nikolskaya is passionate about education and mentorship. She previously served as an associate staff neurologist at Harbor - UCLA Medical Center affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, where she taught neurology to medical students, interns and residents. Presently, she serves as a Clinical Instructor at UCSD’s Free Neurology Clinic, guiding medical students in neurology.

Author

She is co-author of Brain Injury: A Multidisciplinary and Illustrated Guide with Nicholas Rowley (Trial Guides, 2026), a comprehensive resource for legal professionals, caregivers, and health providers assisting patients (Volumes 1 and 2). The book is currently available for pre-order, with mailing beginning in May 2026.

Speaker

As a sought-after speaker and brain wellness expert, Dr. Nikolskaya bridges neuroscience with actionable insights on brain injury, recovery, and wellness. Relevant highlights include:

• December Trial Guides Webinar on "Stress Reset for Attorneys: Science-Backed Micro-Practices to Use Between Hearings, Depositions & Trial Days" at Trial Guides for Attorneys.
• TBI Med Legal Conference in San Diego (2023, 2025), Featerued presentation covering neurological exam findings in TBI patients and multiple post-TBI clinical issues, and how to address them.
• "Collaborative Approach to Brain Injury Recovery" Keynote at the San Diego Brain Injury Foundation (SDBIF) 2025 Symposium.
• Mental Break - Brain Boost at the National Trial Lawyers Summit (Florida, January 2026).
• TBI & Catastrophic Injury: The Medical Lens - Understanding Invisible Injuries NTL Summit (Florida, 2026)
• Neurology-Informed Stress Reset: Boosting Brain Wellness for Professionals at SoMeDocs Conference (April 2026).