Dominique Nikki Carter
About Dominique Nikki Carter
Dominique Nikki Carter serves as the Mindfulness & Addiction Medicine Coordinator at SpineZone, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Master of Arts in Psychology in Education from Columbia University and has extensive experience in mindfulness education and operations management.
Current Role at SpineZone
Dominique Nikki Carter serves as the Mindfulness & Addiction Medicine Coordinator at SpineZone. In this role, she focuses on integrating mindfulness practices within addiction medicine. Since joining the organization in 2020, she has contributed to significant improvements in patient care. Her efforts have led to a fivefold increase in patient compliance regarding back pain management. Additionally, she has been instrumental in achieving a 46% reduction in patient pain levels through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach.
Professional Experience
Before her current position, Dominique worked as a Mindfulness Educator at Octave from 2018 to 2019. She also held the role of Head of Operations at FORM + FLOW for one year, from 2019 to 2020. Prior to these roles, she was the Director of Education at Yoga To The People, where she worked for six years, from 2010 to 2016. Each of these positions has contributed to her expertise in mindfulness and education within healthcare settings.
Educational Background
Dominique earned her Master of Arts in Psychology in Education from Columbia University in the City of New York, completing her studies from 2016 to 2018. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from New York University, where she studied from 2002 to 2005. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in mindfulness and addiction medicine.
Contributions to Healthcare
At SpineZone, Dominique has played a key role in implementing a data-driven approach that resulted in significant cost savings for four large health institutions, achieving a 70% reduction in expenses. Her contributions reflect a commitment to improving healthcare delivery through innovative practices and collaborative strategies.