Optimal Health Sports & Family Chiropractic

About

Located on the 2nd floor of the Great Southern Bank behind Village Inn on 1st & Delaware

Story

Dr. Ole J Olson grew up in Iowa where he graduated from Baxter High School. He continued his education at the University of Northern Iowa, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Athletic Training in 2002 and passing the NATA-BOC certification exam and becoming a certified athletic trainer (ATC). Dr. Olson worked with athletes exclusively in the areas of evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of injuries. While at UNI he also became a certified personal trainer and helped clients obtain goals through diet and exercise counsel.

Upon graduation, Dr. Olson attended the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois to pursue a Doctorate in Chiropractic medicine. Dr. Olson obtained, along with his Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree, a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology. Early in his Chiropractic education he began attending extra seminars and found a passion for learning as much as he could. Currently Dr. Ole continues to better his understanding of the human body by attending many seminars including clinical neurology, functional rehabiliatation, functional medicine and nutrition courses.

Dr. Olson utilizes a variety of techniques to help patients obtain fast, long lasting relief. He incorporates the many different specialties he has trained in to give him a more comprehensive look at the body. Some techniques frequently used are: Active Release Techniques, FMS/SFMA, Rock tape (a type of Kinesio tape used by many of the Olympians in the 2008 & 2012 Olympic games), muscle activation, rehabilitation exercises, McKenzie Therapy, custom foot orthotics, and acupuncure.

Dr. Olson’s passion is working with athletes of all ages and skill levels. He works with patients from weekend warriors to Olympic athletes. Dr. Ole also works with chronic illness with the use of functional medicine. He has seen the recovery of patients dealing with numerous chronic ailments such as Parkinson's, fibromyalgia, hormonal dysfunctions, depression, IBD (ulcerative colitis, IBS, Crohn’s), ADHD/autism, and many others. If you have any sort of aches or pains that have not been resolving through your current care, please take the time to schedule your FREE consult to see what Dr. Olson can do for you!