“Guide me to be a patient companion, to listen with a heart as open as the sky.”
—Miller WR, Rollnick S.
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My name is
Nikoletta Hittmann.
About me
I’m a neurospicy millennial and a body-mind practitioner with a deep passion for helping people rediscover the wisdom and potential of their body-mind connection.
I was born and raised in Budapest, Hungary, but ten years ago, I followed my heart to the Netherlands. I’m now based in Groningen, where I offer in-person sessions. Internationally, I work online, offering therapy in Hungarian, English, and Dutch.
Alongside my private practice, I also work in the dutch healthcare system in thuiszorg (home care), where I support individuals in maintaining their dignity, health, and quality of life within the safety of their own homes. This work keeps me grounded in the everyday realities of care and reminds me how essential it is to meet people exactly where they are, both physically and emotionally. Supporting people in their most vulnerable moments has taught me the importance of compassion, patience, and meeting each person exactly where they are.
My journey
My background is rooted in complementary medicine. I began my journey seven years ago as a massage therapist, and very quickly, I became fascinated by how deeply our body, mind, and spirit are connected. This curiosity led me to deepen my knowledge through various trainings in therapeutic touch, trauma-informed care, alternative movement practices, bodywork, somatic education, nervous system regulation, meditation, polyvagal theory, applied kinesiology, psilocybin microdosing, and somatic therapy.
How I work
In my sessions, I combine trauma-informed bodywork, holistic massage, somatic therapy, and nervous system coaching. I draw on approaches like polyvagal theory (understanding how the body responds to stress and safety) and applied kinesiology (tuning into how the body holds imbalance).
But more important than any method is the way we work together: gently, with curiosity, and always at your pace. My role is not to “fix” you, but to support you in listening to your body, reclaiming your strength, and finding your own way back to balance.
Ongoing Growth
Right now, I’m expanding my practice by training as a Somatic Trauma Therapist (under the guidance of Babette Rothschild) and as a Naturopathic Practitioner. My passion for learning is ongoing, and I’ve taken part in many international courses to ensure that my work remains diverse, informed, and of high quality.
Since 2022, I’ve been a proud member of the Dutch professional organization CAT (Collectief Alternatieve Therapeuten), committed to offering responsible and compassionate care. In 2023, I also collaborated with Hanze University of Applied Sciences on research exploring how we can better communicate about somatic therapy and trauma-informed approaches.
Little more about me
I volunteer for an organization in Hungary that supports students from financially or environmentally challenging backgrounds. This work feels close to my heart, as I believe everyone deserves care, opportunity, and connection.
An Invitation
This work is about more than healing pain, it’s about remembering your own strength, reconnecting with joy, and feeling at home in your body. You don’t have to walk this path alone.
Whenever you’re ready, I’m here to meet you with kindness, safety, and trust.
Education
Education and Training
Massage therapy HBO - Holistic Healing Center Massage Education (Holisztikus Terápia Lóczi Márta) , Budapest 2019
Basic medical knowledge HBO - Konnektív Felnőttképző, Budapest 2023
Psychosociale basiskennis - Con Amore, 2024, Online
Nervous system regulation practitioner training - Nervous System Reset by Jessica Schaffer, 2019
Working with triggers from a body-based perspective certificate - Nervous System Reset by Jessica Schaffer, 2020
Manual lymphatic drainage massage certificate - Mark Perren-Jones Spa Training Academy, 2020
Acupressure for pain relief certificate - Mark Perren-Jones Spa Training Academy, 2020
Spiritual coach certificate - Holistico, 2023
Emotional freedom techniques - Opleidengscentrum Kersten, Maastricht, 2022
Usui reiki practitioner certificate - Lisa Power, 2019
Family Constellation 1. Modul - Monika Szokan, Budapest 2024
Workshop, Certification, Events:
Braingym 101 - Educational Kinesiology (Certification) - Egyensúlyért, Budapest 2024
Trauma-informed massage therapy certificate - Alignment by Kelly Glynn, Online 2020
Master neuroscience and neuroanatomy (Workshop) - Dr. Najeeb Lectures, 2024
Basic neuroscience of complex PTSD and recovery (Workshop) - MindBody Breakthrough, Wale Oladipo, 2023
Neuroplasticity and movement therapy (Workshop) - Feövenyessy Medical Fitness Akadémia, Budapest, 2023
Trauma-informed coaching and counseling (Certification) Restoration Academy Trey Malicot M.S., Online, 2024
NeuroEmergence 2023
Neurodiversity Education Academy:
- Strengths-Based Approaches to Neurodiversity - Saskia Wenniger
- Executive Functioning Skills - Dr. Siobhan Lamb
- Harnessing the Power of Growth Mindset - Jana Jelenjev
- Rewiring Our Brain to Lead With Our Strengths - Jana Jelenjev and Saskia Wenniger
- Understanding Interoception - Saskia Wenniger
- Understanding Executive Functioning - Saskia Wenniger and Jana Jelenjev
- Understanding Post Traumatic Growth - Jana Jelenjev
Currently in training:
Naturopathic Practitioner (HBO) - Konnektív Felnőttképző, Budapest
with minor in Alternative movement and massage therapyJun 2023 - Due to be completed in 2025
Somatic Trauma Therapist Training (Certification) with Babette Rothschild - Cambridge Body Psychotherapy Centre, Online
April 2024 - Due to be completed in 2026

