Meet Dr. Tonya Olson, MSPT, DPT

Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Certified Manual Physical Therapist

Dr. Tonya Olson is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist with over 20 years of experience. She is the owner of Centaur Physical Therapy, a private practice in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Olson specializes in the treatment of orthopedic injuries, including back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, hip pain, ankle pain, and foot pain.

Dr. Olson received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) in 2001. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Evidence in Motion in 2018. She is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). She is a member of the APTA and the Florida Physical Therapy Association (FPTA). She is a certified manual therapist by the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Association (OPTA).

Dr. Olson is a highly qualified and experienced physical therapist who can provide you with the care you need to recover from your injury. If you are looking for a physical therapist in the Tampa Bay area, she comes highly recommended.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Olson is also a co-author of the book “Fixing Your Feet: Injury Prevention and Treatment for Athletes”. The book was published in 2017 by VeloPress. Dr. Olson co-authored the book with John Vonhof, a certified athletic trainer and ultramarathon runner.

“Fixing Your Feet” is a comprehensive guide to preventing and treating foot injuries in athletes. The book covers a wide range of topics, including foot anatomy and biomechanics, common foot injuries, prevention and treatment of foot injuries, footwear selection, and exercises for healthy feet.

“Fixing Your Feet” is an essential resource for any athlete who wants to stay healthy and avoid foot injuries. The book is well-written and informative, and it provides practical advice that athletes can use to prevent and treat foot injuries.

Dr. Olson is passionate about helping her patients improve their quality of life through physical therapy. She is a skilled and experienced therapist who is dedicated to providing her patients with the best possible care.

In Dr. Olson’s free time, you’ll find her enjoying the outdoors running, sailing, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, training her dog Rin and learning about learning.

Tonya Olson - Doctor of Physical Therapy and owner of Centaur Physical Therapy
In Dr. Olson’s free time, you’ll find her enjoying the outdoors running, sailing, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, training her dog Rin and learning about learning.
Dr.Tonya Olson co-authored “Fixing Your Feet” for any athlete who wants to stay healthy and avoid foot injuries.