Dr. Nikki Williamson Weiner Featured on Workspace Design Lab
What if ergonomic office design started with the person — not the furniture?
Dr. Nikki Williamson Weiner, President and Lead Ergonomic Specialist at The Rising Workplace, recently joined host Syl VanderPark on Workspace Design Lab to discuss the real drivers behind workplace discomfort, injury prevention and successful ergonomic design. This conversation highlights the importance of creating workplaces that truly support the people using them — not just checking a box with adjustable furniture.
Alum Spotlight: Nikki Weiner Leads the Way in Workplace Ergonomics
The Spring 2025 issue of WashU Medicine's Alumni Magazine shines a spotlight on Nikki Williamson Weiner, OTD ’11, OTR/L, founder of The Rising Workplace. The feature dives into how Nikki and her husband, David Weiner, LCSW, have built a trail-blazing consulting firm that is redefining workplace ergonomics.
From customized solutions that boost employee health and safety to launching an AOTA-accredited course that brings more occupational therapists into the field, their impact is inspiring.
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Tech Upgrade with a Twist: Evan and Katelyn Elevate Laptop Performance with Expert Help from The Rising Workplace
Evan and Katelyn have taken laptop upgrades to the next level, thanks to the expertise of Monica Smith, a specialist at The Rising Workplace. In this updated video that improved laptop designs, Evan incorporated Monica’s ergonomic insights into the design, ensuring their setup not only boosts performance, but is also more comfortable. This collaboration highlights the importance of both efficiency and ergonomics in tech upgrades.
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The Very Best Standing-Desk Mats to complete your ergonomic WFH setup
Using a standing desk can help alleviate discomfort from sitting all day, but standing for long periods can also cause strain. Anti-fatigue mats, recommended by experts, offer better support and cushioning to reduce aches and pains during extended standing. These mats come in different styles, including simple flat options and those with varied surfaces to encourage movement. Recently, in New York’s, The Strategist article, experts like Dr. Nikki Weiner recommend choosing mats that provide both comfort and safety to help minimize strain while standing.
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HipyoTech Films his Ergonomic Assessment from The Rising Workplace
The Rising Workplace's certified ergonomic specialist and licensed occupational therapist, Remy Lang, recently assessed the workspace/gaming setup of HipyoTech, a Seattle based tech creator/online influencer with 1.4 million subscribers on his YouTube channel. During this 27-minute informative video, HipyoTech films each step of his assessment with Remy and asks some great questions about the significance of ergonomics while Remy fits Hipyo to his workspace.
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Hybrid Work Models on the Rise, but Opinions and Options Vary Widely
As companies navigate post-pandemic workplace models, incorporating ergonomic principles can enhance employee satisfaction and performance. Nikki Weiner, president of The Rising Workplace, emphasizes the crucial link between workspace setup and overall well-being by sharing practical solutions for creating an efficient home workstation. Check out the article below!
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Ways to Optimize Your Home for Physical Well-Being
Dr. Nikki Weiner, our President at The Rising Workplace, was recently asked to weigh in on functional ergonomics in the home. Dr. Weiner shared her thoughts on how to make home activities safer and more comfortable, harmonizing the safety standards practiced in professional environments. Check out the article below!
The Traveling Groomers Podcast: Grooming with Ease Ergonomic Tips and Strategies for Groomers
Our President, Dr. Nikki Weiner, recently had the pleasure of talking to Chris Bear and Mary Oquendo, hosts of The Traveling Groomers podcast about the fascinating world of ergonomics in the grooming industry. Together, they discuss the secrets to a more comfortable and sustainable grooming industry. If you love animals as much as we do, you are in for a treat!
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Arthritis in the Workplace: Employee Rights and Ergonomics
The Arthritis Foundation recently hosted a live webinar discussing the rights and accommodations of employees with arthritis. Our President, Dr. Nikki Weiner shared some ergonomic solutions for work as well as how body mechanics play a pivotal role in comfort and work health. Watch a YouTube recap of the webinar below.
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The 9 Best Dual Monitor Stands of 2023
Dual monitors are the current standard for productivity but finding the correct dual monitor stands is imperative for the health of your eyes, spine, and neck. Our lead ergonomic specialist, Dr. Nikki Weiner, shares her expertise and recommendations for a diverse selection of dual monitor stands with a priority on adjustability that could suit different individual needs, including value, reliable installation, and monitor size capacities.
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The Best Standing Desks to Kick the Sedentary Lifestyle
As more of the mainstream workforce works from home, the market has seen a substantial increase in sit-to-stand desks with more add-ons, colors, and options for automation. Buy Side from the Wall Street Journal has taken some of the guesswork out by testing out seven of the most popular standing desks. WSJ featured our President, Dr. Nikki Weiner as one the experts discussing proper posture and how desks can support good posture.
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Room by Room Podcast with Dr. Nikki Weiner
Interested in learning more about ergonomics and how it relates to home organization? Take a listen to our own Dr. Nikki Weiner talk all about it on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast. Available on your favorite streaming platform now!
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8 Best Laptop Stands for MacBook Pro and Air of 2023
Recently, Good Housekeeping Labs tested 8 Laptop Stands for the MacBook Pro and Air. The results are ranked with pros and cons. Dr. Nikki Weiner contributed her expertise on the reasons to use a laptop stand and best practices for their use.
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As People Continue Telecommuting, Experts Urge Ergonomic Focus
As the shift to remote work becomes more persistent, ergonomic workspaces are more important than ever. Dr. Nikki Weiner consults on some steps to prevent posture-related health issues in a recent article in the Public News Service.
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The Best Kneeling Chairs for Your Money
The kneeling chair has actually been around for more than four decades, though to many it may still look odd, unfamiliar and possibly uncomfortable. But is it really "ergonomic"? Dr. Nikki Weiner weighs in on the pros and cons of this alternative chair in this article with Money.
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7 Steps for Setting Up Your Home With AS
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), a chronic inflammatory form of arthritis, can make simple everyday tasks feel like major obstacles, increasing you joint pain. Dr. Nikki Weiner discusses 7 simple hacks to help reduce pain and make life easier with AS.
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6 Hacks for Your AS-Friendly Workspace
For people with ankylosing spondylitis, jobs can be a pain—the physical kind. When you’re living with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a chronic inflammatory form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine, sitting at a desk all day can make symptoms like joint pain worse. Dr. Nikki Weiner offers practical strategies for managing AS symptoms in office environments.
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The 6 best standing desk mats of 2021 for reducing fatigue and improving comfort
You've probably heard about the benefits of having a standing desk, but standing for long periods can cause lower back pain, sore feet, and poor circulation. Pairing the desk with a standing desk mat can help alleviate some of these issues.
Dr. Nikki Weiner discusses some of those options here.
'Text neck,' 'selfie elbow,' and cracked teeth: These injuries are surging as more Americans work from home
As the coronavirus epidemic forces millions of Americans to work from home, health care providers are reporting a surge of patients seeking help for injuries linked to unexpectedly long-term, makeshift workspaces.
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Refreshing Your Office Space with the AARP
Dr. Weiner is interviewed by the team at the AARP on unique, simple and effective ways to refresh your office space.
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The New York Times article on ‘The Pandemic of Work-From-Home Injuries’ featuring The Rising Workplace
Lead ergonomic specialist and occupational therapist, Dr. Nikki Weiner, is interviewed by the New York Times on work from home ergonomics.
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ABC News 7 Interview
ABC News interviews Dr. Nikki Weiner from The Rising Workplace on ways to improve your student’s e-learning experience with some learn-form-home ergonomic hacks that any parent can use.
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Chicago Tribune Article on Ergonomics
Working from home leaving necks aching and shoulders sore? The ergonomic experts at The Rising Workplace weigh in on how to make your workspace work for you.
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Business Insider Article on Ergonomics
Featuring an interview with The Rising Workplace about ergonomic tips for playing video games. (Hey, gamers have ergo needs too!)
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Rising Workplace Interviewed on PBS
Nikki and David with The Rising Workplace discusses all thing work-form-home ergonomics during this live video broadcast interview with PBS Boston. The broadcast includes interviews with a psychologist and a physical trainer on maintaining physical and emotional health while social distancing.
Rising Workplace Featured on CBS News
Rising Workplace is featured on This Dallas CBS 11 News Story on the ergonomic challenges with the work-from-home situation. Dr. Nikki Williamson Weiner provides several ergonomic tips with visual aids on how to prevent pain and discomfort related to working from home. In addition, a Rising Workplace client is interviewed on how he was able to overcome his own work-from-home ergonomic challenges.
