Shirley Olson, NP-C, IFMCP

Functional Medicine Specialist and Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner

Shirley Olson is a functional medicine specialist and board-certified nurse practitioner at Balance Functional Medicine. With a nursing degree from Texas A&M University and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Colorado, Shirley is board certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Shirley’s career spans various nursing roles, including primary care provider. Certified by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and The Bredesen Protocol™, she brings a holistic approach to patient care, focusing on personalized medicine and treating root causes of ailments.

Shirley’s own experience with functional medicine drives her empathetic and compassionate approach. She believes in individualized care, incorporating nutrition, supplementation, movement, relaxation, meditation, and spirituality into her treatment plans.

By keeping her practice small, Shirley ensures personalized attention, direct communication, and reduced stress for her patients. In her free time, she enjoys living and playing in the mountains of western Colorado and northern New Mexico, traveling, and spending time with her family.