Patient Testimonials

Jeremy Thode, Commack School District Athletic Director
Dear Dr. Olson: I wanted to take the time to thank you for the outstanding support and service you have provided to the Commack Athletic Department. Whether it’s been treating our athletes or educating our coaches, you have gone above and beyond! Your genuine interest in our health, wellness, and success is a priceless resource to us. We know we can always count on you professionally and personally and we appreciate it greatly. On a personal note, you have been a fantastic medical marvel for me and my wife. Treating me and enabling me to complete my training for the Triathlon and Marathon was unbelievable. I would never have thought I could relieve the pain and overcome the injuries that I sustained during my training! Thanks to you and active release, I accomplished my goals. Additionally the relief you have provided my wife from her medical complications has been wonderful. You will always be our “go to guy”! Thanks again! You really have embraced the concept of the “Commack Family” and I know your dedication to the Commack Athletics is unmatched!

Moussa Sy, Long Island Rough Riders Forward
"I pulled my hamstring and couldn't play soccer. I went to Dr. Olson and in one treatment I was able to get back playing. My down time due to injury was reduced from several weeks to only a few days."

Nicholas Donohue, Commack High School Lacrosse Player
"I had pain in both of my calves and shins, I couldn't walk without limping. I couldn't play lacrosse. After four visits I was pain free."

Denise Donohue
"Soon after I was diagnosed with a herniated disc in my neck, the pain was so great I was admitted to the hospital. I was told by the surgeon on call that my best option was immediate surgery. I wanted a more conservative approach and opted for pain killers, muscle relaxers, steroids and of course, physical therapy. After 6 weeks of treatment, my level of pain was still too high to function normally, so I stopped physical therapy and found Dr. Olson and Active Release Techniques. After the first two sessions with Dr. Olson, I noticed a great improvement. I was able to stop taking all my medications, except Advil and I was able to get through the day. Now after 8 treatments with Dr. Olson I am almost pain free and no longer need the Advil. Surgery should always be the last resort; Dr. Gary Olson should be your first!"

Pamela Morace
"When I was diagnosed with an impingement in my shoulder, the only recommendation I was able to get from my primary care physician or from the medical websites was to take an anti inflammatory, see an orthopedist, get a cortisone shot or go to physical therapy. I just wasn’t convinced any of that would be a complete cure. Luckily, a friend of mine recommended seeing Dr. Olson, and I couldn’t be more grateful! As soon as I got my first treatment, I started feeling relief. Each treatment thereafter gradually relieved me of pain I had gotten to know and thought I had to live with. Now after only several treatments, the impingement and pain it inflicted on me are a thing of the past. I owe my friend a huge thank you for introducing me to Dr. Olson and A.R.T."

Joseph Battista
"I have had lower back pain for several years. I have been treated by many specialists in an attempt to manage my pain. I was recently referred to Dr. Olson by my spinal surgeon’s office. During our initial consultation, he conducted a thorough examination and then discussed his plan of treatment. I was impressed by our first meeting and felt very comfortable. While under Dr. Olson’s care, my lower back pain has greatly diminished and I have not felt this well in years. His manipulations have helped me tremendously. He is knowledgeable and his treatment has been very effective."