Southeast Professional Education Group

Dr. Harold (Mike) Olson practices at Bigfork Valley Hospital in northern Minnesota, where he was hired to implement the first chiropractic department within the hospital. He has served as a post-grad instructor on soft tissue treatments and is an adjunct faculty member of Palmer College of Chiropractic in the new Multidisciplinary Environments elective. In 2019, Dr. Olson co-developed the FAKTR Peripheral Nerve Entrapment course with Dr. Spencer Lindholm, teaching practitioners and students how to identify and treat conditions associated with peripheral nerve entrapments. Dr. Olson has special interests in sports medicine, having obtained both his Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician degree from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians and his International Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician Degree from International Federation of Sports Chiropractic. Dr. Olson is privileged to be able to work with numerous high school athletes in his community. He also has special interest in enhancing the chiropractic literature. He has numerous publications with regards to peripheral nerve entrapments, chiropractic management of concussion, and other sports-injury related ailments. Lastly, he enjoys lecturing on behalf of chiropractic and sports medicine. He has been a platform presenter for the for the Association of Chiropractic College annual Research Agenda Conference for several years, lecturing on concussion management and sports injuries in addition to lecturing for past Palmer College Homecomings. Dr. Olson is a graduate of Palmer Chiropractic College (Summa Cum Laude), where he was salutatorian for his class. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife, 2 children, and enjoying the northern Minnesota outdoor recreational opportunities.

Dr. Spencer Lindholm is originally from Minnesota where he excelled as a two sport athlete playing hockey and running track. He competed in college track while completing his undergraduate studies at UW – Eau Claire and played hockey for the Palmer College of Chiropractic team while earning his doctorate. While attending Palmer College of Chiropractic he was president of the Palmer Extremities Club, a member of Palmer Sports Council, a rehabilitation department intern, and a teaching assistant for the diagnosis and radiology department as well as active and passive care classes. Dr. Lindholm completed his chiropractic residency at a rural hospital in northern Minnesota where he was able to practice in an interdisciplinary setting treating complex conditions and cases. After graduating from Palmer College, Dr. Lindholm completed numerous certifications and continuing education courses on the evaluation and treatment of soft tissue and sports-related injuries. He now utilizes this training and his experience as an athlete to help active individuals get back to activity and focus on performance. Dr. Lindholm currently practices in Denver, CO and is the owner of Kinetic Sports Medicine & Rehab. He has worked extensively with dozens of professional athletes from various sports including many of the Denver Broncos and specializes in treating functional fitness athletes, strength & conditioning athletes, runners, triathletes, and all amateur/youth sports athletes. In his free time, Dr. Lindholm enjoys spending time with his wife and two dogs as well as training functional fitness, playing hockey, running, hiking, and hunting.Dr. Spencer Lindholm is originally from Minnesota where he excelled as a two sport athlete playing hockey and running track. He competed in college track while completing his undergraduate studies at UW – Eau Claire and played hockey for the Palmer College of Chiropractic team while earning his doctorate. While attending Palmer College of Chiropractic he was president of the Palmer Extremities Club, a member of Palmer Sports Council, a rehabilitation department intern, and a teaching assistant for the diagnosis and radiology department as well as active and passive care classes. Dr. Lindholm completed his chiropractic residency at a rural hospital in northern Minnesota where he was able to practice in an interdisciplinary setting treating complex conditions and cases. After graduating from Palmer College, Dr. Lindholm completed numerous certifications and continuing education courses on the evaluation and treatment of soft tissue and sports-related injuries. He now utilizes this training and his experience as an athlete to help active individuals get back to activity and focus on performance. Dr. Lindholm currently practices in Denver, CO and is the owner of Kinetic Sports Medicine & Rehab. He has worked extensively with dozens of professional athletes from various sports including many of the Denver Broncos and specializes in treating functional fitness athletes, strength & conditioning athletes, runners, triathletes, and all amateur/youth sports athletes. In his free time, Dr. Lindholm enjoys spending time with his wife and two dogs as well as training functional fitness, playing hockey, running, hiking, and hunting.