Dr. Sonja A Olson (C-MMT, C-Neuroinformed Coach, MentorVet Certified Veterinary Mentor) is a credentialed veterinary wellness coach, educator, and emergency room veterinarian with nearly 30 years of experience. She specializes in helping veterinary individuals, teams, and leaders navigate personal and professional stress with more skill, optimize their holistic health, and cultivate emotional well-being. Combining evidence-based neuroplasticity coaching, mindfulness, and her clinical expertise, Dr. Olson creates compassionate, transformative spaces that empower her clients and audiences to thrive in their lives. She is an author of 2 books (one to be published mid-2026) and a contributing author to many other veterinary textbooks and journal articles.

Through her tailored sessions, keynote presentations, webinars, retreats, and resilience-focused writings, she shares practical tools to manage change, enhance self-awareness, and foster healthy veterinary teams and culture. As a certified mindfulness meditation teacher, neuroinformed and trauma-informed coach, and Mental Health First Aid instructor, she is dedicated to inspiring calmer, kinder, and more resilient communities. Dr. Olson's mission is to harness the innate human potential for healing and growth, guiding veterinary professionals toward a healthier, optimized way of living.