Hi! I’m Dr. Mark Olson

I’m here to change the way you understand the brain, the body, and the people you serve.

After decades of studying neuroscience, practicing somatic therapy, and training helping professionals, I’ve come to believe this: understanding how the brain works can radically change how we relate, communicate, and care for one another.

My mission is to make neuroscience practical—so it doesn’t just sit in a textbook, but actually transforms how you show up in moments that matter.

Whether you’re a therapist, educator, bodyworker, coach, or just someone who wants to do less harm and more good, I offer tools to help you respond to pain, trauma, and human complexity with more clarity, skill, and compassion.

You won’t just learn about brain structure—you’ll learn how stress reshapes perception, how trauma disrupts interoception, and how posture, pain, and touch all intersect with safety and treatment. You’ll explore the roots of difficult conversations, the shortcuts your brain takes (often without your permission), and how to support others without burning yourself out.

This is an invitation to grow—personally and professionally.