Nicola qualified from Guy's Hospital Dental School, University of London in 1997. In 2000 she became a member of the Dental Surgery Faculty of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons (Glasgow). She has worked in oral & maxillofacial surgery within the hospital system, and has been in general practice since 2000. She took over the practice with Chrissie and Andrew in 2006. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and sailing.