Dr. Cathrin 'Cat' Olsen is an authority on ADD/ADHD and a passionate about bringing solutions, treatments and answers to daily problems parents have. r. Cat is a published author, a sought after public speaker and consultant. Her seminars, workshops, and e-courses are truly “what the doctor prescribes”.
Dr. Cat holds a Doctorate in Holistic Health and Naturology; her expertise is providing the know-how and treatment to optimal wellness through a balanced life and diet. As a Registered Nurse she specialized in oncology and hospice care, and recognized the immense correlation between food intake, physical ailment and behavioral patters.
This recognition resulted in a unique, successful approach to assessing and treating ADD / ADHD in children as well as in adults. Throughout her professional career in the holistic and medical fields, Dr. Cat has expanded her own research findings with national and international results; especially those from Germany have reiterated her findings over and over again.
Dr. Cat turned her practice in Coronado, California, into an expert treatment center where parents of ADHD kids, and adults who are diagnosed with ADHD can find help. Dr. Cat’s unique approach to dealing with children with ADHD, stems from her personal painful ordeal ("Is this Really my Child?") with her youngest son, who wanted so very much to be understood.
Dr. Olsen does not believe in labeling children as ADD and ADHD; she rather refers to them as ‘temperamentally difficult’. In empowering parents to be the primary health care provider for their families she provides knowledge of alternatives to drugs, and to safe and effective tools to maintaining wellness. The ultimate How-to book ("Is this Really my Child?") is a delightful and extremely informative book focusing on temperamentally difficult children. The author provides a refreshing innovative approach as well as profound expertise and assistance to parents dealing with their children.
“We are what we eat” is Dr. Cat’s mantra, and she is convinced that “There is more to life than drugs, pain and death.”
Dr. Cat addresses topics from chronic medical condition to simple diet adjustments; her first and most important step is a thorough in-take history, followed by an in-depth assessment to determine what may be causing the symptoms. Dr. Cat firmly believes that the body needs to be balanced on a cellular level and only then, will the body restore itself to optimal health. To accomplish this vital balance Dr. Cat uses hair analysis to evaluate each individual’s needs.
As a health practitioner, Dr. Cat is passionately committed to teaching and empowering those who come for help; her clients feel inspired to stick with their wellness programs, therefore, they achieve their goals and ultimately take full charge of their own health. Dr. Cat teaches her patients to be pro-active in their recovery so they can lead a more productive and healthy life.
Dr. Cat lives and works in Coronado, California