WHY Dr. Nielsen?

I have personal, intrapersonal, and professional experience with mental health issues and drug dependence/addiction. I have also suffered from a long list of painful physical conditions. I have been working for years to with patients to find a path to better mental and physical health.  We all share a history of childhood trauma or neglect.  Trauma informed care is core to healing. We will work TOGETHER to reach your goals. 

I graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1997, and from the U of MN Family Medicine Residency in 2000. I practiced full spectrum family medicine for twelve years in Minnesota.   I walked away from the treadmill of western medicine to find a better life and way to practice. Now living in Florida, I have been consulting and working in addiction and mental health.

To assist you on your journey toward better health, I will recommend yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, and spiritual work. Click below to see my page on Yoga Alliance.  I am a certified 500 hour yoga instructor and a trained mediation instructor. 

Do I hold a board certification? Yes - The American Academy of Family Medicine since 2000

Do I hold an active license? Yes - Florida and Minnesota 

Am I certified to prescribe medical marijuana? Yes, as of 2021

Do I have an active unrestricted DEA license to prescribe buprenorphine? Yes, since 2019

Want to see my licensure online? Click on the box below