Shirley Olson, NP-C

DPC Family Medicine nurse practitioner, Ridgway, CO

Balance Functional Medicine
5.0 (2 reviews)

Shirley Olson is a board-certified nurse practitioner at Ridgway Center for Whole Health, a membership-based practice.

195 South Lena Street, Suite A, Ridgway, CO 81432
At a glance
Practice model
Membership practice, does not bill health insurance
Monthly membership
$60 a month, visits billed separately

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About Shirley Olson

Shirley Olson is a board-certified nurse practitioner at Ridgway Center for Whole Health. Her current work focuses on functional medicine, which does not replace primary care. She holds a nursing degree from Texas A&M University and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Colorado.

Her career spans various nursing roles, including primary care provider. She brings a holistic approach centered on personalized medicine and the root causes of illness. The practice stays small so she can give each patient more time and attention.

Membership and fees

The monthly membership at Ridgway Center for Whole Health costs $60 a month and does not include scheduled clinical visits, which are billed separately.

It includes phone support and secure messaging for administrative questions and brief care coordination, and routine prescription and refill management.

Members also get discounted cash-pay pricing on many Quest laboratory tests.

Education and credentials

Degree
MSN
Nursing school
Texas A&M University
Graduate school
University of Colorado
Board certification
Institute for Functional Medicine and American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Other certification
Institute for Integrative Nutrition and the Bredesen Protocol
License
Colorado Verify on Nursys
NPI
1811148885

Location

195 South Lena Street, Suite A, Ridgway, CO 81432
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Rated 5 out of 5

She is warm and has a great ability to listen.

"My husband and I look forward to meeting Shirley Olson because of her upbeat competence. She is warm and has a great ability to listen."

FMDD UserApr 2022
Rated 5 out of 5

I want to compliment Shannon.

"On occasion, the staff is neglected in reviews. I want to compliment Shannon. She was fantastic during my phone call and the midst of a very stressful morning at home. I appreciate your time, tolerance, and assistance. It was undoubtedly valued."

FMDD UserFeb 2022

Questions patients ask

Does Shirley Olson take insurance, or offer a membership?

Ridgway Center for Whole Health is a membership practice that does not bill health insurance for membership fees or professional medical services. Olson has opted out of Medicare.

How much does a membership at Ridgway Center for Whole Health cost?

The monthly membership costs $60 a month and does not include scheduled clinical visits, which are billed separately.

Is Shirley Olson board certified?

Olson is board certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Is Shirley Olson a doctor?

Shirley Olson is a nurse practitioner, not a physician.

Does Ridgway Center for Whole Health offer telehealth?

The practice is a virtual practice serving patients in Colorado and New Mexico.

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