About Nikki Clifton
I was a teenager when I first realized that true health isn’t just physical - it’s the harmony of body, mind, and spirit. That insight became my inner compass, guiding both my personal path and professional calling. I also came to believe that true “wellth” goes far beyond money—it includes our relationships, purpose, vitality, and freedom.
Growing up in rural Oregon, essentially as an only child, I developed a fiercely independent spirit that pulled me toward an unconventional, multi-passionate life - from working as a land surveyor in the wild, to healing as an acupuncturist, to producing transformative events. Most recently, at 66, I became a certified breathwork coach - bringing it all full circle.
The turning point came in my early twenties when I moved to Telluride, Colorado. Living the ski bum dream, I taught skiing, hiked for work, and volunteered at festivals. It was there, amidst the music, creativity, and connection, that I felt the power of gathering - to heal, to celebrate, to connect, to awaken. That same spark guided me to Los Angeles, where I studied acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and witnessed the profound transformation that happens when energy is allowed to move.
Back in Telluride in 1992, I opened the area’s first acupuncture clinic and co-founded the One World Music Festival - a wild, beautiful ride that brought together thousands with legends like James Brown, Ziggy Marley, and Willie Nelson. That evolved into World Wellness Weekend, featuring Deepak Chopra and 100+ holistic vendors. Alongside the success came real-life trials—parenting, bankruptcy, foreclosure, divorce, and the inevitable wake-up calls that life delivers.
But I kept creating. Producing events for renowned speakers, spiritual teachers, and wellness leaders became my way of building community and meaning. And then breathwork found me. One session cracked me wide open—I felt lighter, clearer, more me. I never forgot that moment. Two decades later, inspired by Dr. Joe Dispenza and my own readiness for reinvention, I became a certified Breathwork Coach and one of the first 9D Facilitators.
My personal breathwork practice has been profound and continues to unfold. I released old trauma, rewired limiting beliefs, clarified my purpose and reignited a creative fire I thought had gone out. On my 69th birthday, I left my home of 23 years to start fresh - aligned, inspired, and deeply alive.
Today, I help others do the same. Whether you’re stuck in self-sabotage, buried in stress, or simply longing for more, I’m here to guide you. Through personal breathwork coaching, workplace wellness programs, and over three decades of event production experience, I help individuals and organizations reset, reconnect, and rise.
Ready to breathe new life into your story - or your company culture? Visit my “Contact” page and book a free 15-minute call. Let’s explore what’s possible.
Nikki offers both in-person & online, private and/or group sessions. Call or text 541-398-7414 to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.
Credentials
Nikki Clifton is a Breath Masters Certified Breath Coach & 9D Facilitator, as well has a Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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