Type Of Business:
Health care clinic
Expertise:
conservative foot care and prescription Orthotics; Wellness and Prevention
Major Product/SVS:
Multidisciplinary alternative health care; Rehabilitation services; conservative foot care and prescription orthotics; wellness and prevention programs and workshops including community presentations
Favorite Business Publication:
The Original Internist; Dynamic Chiropractic Practice Insights
Hobbies/Sports:
fishing, reading, wood carving and wood working, building things
Education Degrees:
Doctor of Chiropractic, Cleveland Chiropractic College, Los Angeles, CA; Master of Social Work, The University of Utah; B.A., University of Utah
Affiliations Awards:
Alaska Chiropractic Society; American Chiropractic Association; ICA
Place of Birth:
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Children's Names:
Shawn W. Nielsen
Spouse's Name:
Patricia Sullivan-Nielsen, DC
Charity:
Volunteer for son's soccer team
Number Of Years In Profession:
18
Number Of Years In Current Position:
16
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work and the support of his wife, who is also his business partner.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession after practicing psychotherapy and hypnotherapy as a licensed clinical social worker for 15 years.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Specializing in rehabilitation and conservative foot care through chiropractic and prescription foot orthotics; Serving as clinic director of Alaska Walk Fit Orthotics; overseeing and management of the corporation; Wellness and Prevention workshops and presentations.
Awards/Honors:
Dr. Nielsen's Alaska WalkFit Orthotics Clinic was voted Best in Anchorage in 2009
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
Within five years, Dr. Nielsen plans to obtain a wellness certification and establish a wellness center to assist people in changing their lifestyles.