Dr. SHIRLEY OLSON, FNP | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Nurse Practitioner, Family
About
Shirley Olson, NP-C, IFMCP, is a functional medicine specialist and board‑certified nurse practitioner at Ridgway Center for Whole Health. She earned 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. Her career spans various nursing roles, including primary care provider, and she is certified by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and the Bredesen Protocol™.
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 treatment plans. By keeping her practice small, she ensures personalized attention, direct communication, and reduced stress for her patients.
Education
Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine (2008)
- Bachelor Nursing - Texas A&M University (College Station TX)
- Master Nursing - University of Colorado (Colorado)
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: FNP
Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Family
Board Certified: Institute for Functional Medicine, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Designations: NP-C, IFMCP
Years in Practice: 18+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1811148885 Active
Primary License: Colorado (CO) - APN.0005734-NP