Galina Nikolskaya, M.D.
Board-Certified Neurologist, Attorney Wellbeing Expert, Founder, Neuro Reset Retreats
Key Facts
Education
Physicians and Surgeons Medical License: California # A119235 ABPN Board Exam Score - 92% (passing cutoff was 74%)
Diplomate of American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) in Neurology. ABPN Board Certification # 59649
Diplomate of American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
Certification in Clinical Neurophysiology. ABMS Board # 2965
Qualified Medical Evaluator Certification, State of California, DWC
Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA
Neurology Residency at University of California, San Diego, CA
Preliminary Year: Internal Medicine at St Mary Medical Center, Long Beach, CA affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Doctorate of Medicine, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH
Bachelor of Arts. Major: Biology - Magna cum laude, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Legal and Professional Associations
Institute for Well-Being in Law (IWIL)Honors
Top 1 Neurologist in the Orange County Region 2017 HealthTap Best Doctor. America’s Top Physician 2017 by Consumers Research Council of America.Biography
Dr. Galina Nikolskaya translates neuroscience into ultra-practical 60–120-second micro-practices that attorneys can use between hearings, depositions, late-night prep, hostile crosses, voir dire, or post-verdict crashes to instantly reset the nervous system, sharpen thinking, and steady emotions.
Drawing on her training and experience in neurology, psychology, ACT, CBT, IFS, DBT, EMDR, hypnosis, somatic methods, psychodrama, breathwork, and contemplative practices, she partners with law firms and professional organizations nationwide to build sustainable habits that protect attention, sleep, and mental health—without requiring hours away from practice.
Dr. Nikolskaya is the founder and program director of Neuro Reset Retreats and co-author (with Nick Rowley) of the forthcoming Trial Guides book Brain Injury: A Multidisciplinary and Illustrated Guide. She is a trusted voice helping lawyers across the US thrive under pressure.
