We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Sienna Olson a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Sienna, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Was there a moment in your career that meaningfully altered your trajectory? If so, we’d love to hear the backstory.
I earned my doctorate in chiropractic along with a master’s in sports medicine because I’ve always been fascinated by the human body. It’s one of the most beautiful and complex things to study. My husband, who is also a chiropractor, and I began our careers together in the height of COVID. It was a wild time to start in healthcare- high demand, high stress, and high uncertainty all at once. Thankfully, we joined a practice that gave us a foundation to grow not only clinically, but personally and professionally.
The growing pains were real. Coming out of school, we felt confident in what we knew, but the “real world” quickly reminded us there was still so much to learn. We went from treating mock patients with scripted symptoms to caring for real people, each with their own stories, needs, and expectations.
The culture of the practice pushed us in the best ways. It wasn’t just about mastering our craft; it was about becoming the kind of people who could handle the responsibility that came with it. I started to see how my personal habits directly impacted my performance at work. How I trained, what I ate, how well I slept, and the time I made for people I loved all showed up in my ability to care for others. It sounds simple now, but that connection was transformational for me.
Those first 18 months were tough. It felt like we were constantly sprinting to keep up, but eventually, things began to click. My perspective shifted. I stopped obsessing over performance metrics and started focusing on delivering great care. And the funny thing? When I focused on the work that mattered, the metrics took care of themselves.
My love for patient care deepened during that time. I realized that being a great chiropractor wasn’t just about adjusting the spine, it was about showing up as a whole person. The better I took care of myself, the better care I could provide. That mindset set the stage for what came next.
Then, one random fall day, I saw a social media story from a woman in the fitness industry I had looked up to for years. She was launching her own all-female coaching business and hiring a team. I remember thinking, maybe I should apply? Then a few days passed, and I realized I’d completely forgotten about it. Cue mild panic- I thought I’d missed my chance. Turns out I still had 24 hours left. But then I asked myself, why do I want to do this? Why add more to my plate? The answer came quickly: why not? The answer is always no unless you ask, and I had always wanted to incorporate work like that into my life so that I could help even more women outside the confines of a zip code.
It was a multi-step process: resume, cover letter, and even an “about me” video. I remember sitting in the parking lot of the gym using my phone’s hotspot to finish before the deadline. I was committed and open to any outcome, good or bad, just to see what was possible.
A few weeks later, after multiple interviews and follow-up emails, I got the job. I was in complete shock. This person I’d admired for years wanted me on her team? I was going to work with brilliant women helping other women transform their lives. YES.
That opportunity started yet another growth chapter. Working full time in the clinic and being part of an online coaching team was a completely different animal. Over the next nine months, I learned my capacity, my limits, and what I was truly capable of. It was an incredible experience, but over time, I realized the culture and direction of that team weren’t aligned with the vision I had for myself. It wasn’t about working hard; it was about working with purpose. I knew there had to be a better way to create results without sacrificing my health or my personal life.
Because of that experience, I was shown what’s possible when I get strategic with my time and trust myself. It gave me the experience and confidence to make the decision to leave the team and take a bet on myself. Not to quit the online space, but to pivot and see what I could create on my own terms.
Since that decision, my “bet” has become SLO Rx, my business baby that’s now two years old, thriving, growing, and providing me with more joy and fulfillment than I could have ever imagined. Looking back, the biggest lesson I’ve learned is that when you feel like you’re at your tipping point and can’t take any more, that’s often the beginning of shattering your current ceiling. Growth can feel like being in a pressure cooker that won’t time out, but right when you think you can’t handle it anymore, the valve releases. The pressure drops, and suddenly, you can see what all that effort was creating all along.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
I’m a chiropractor and strength + metabolism coach who helps driven women with full lives reclaim their energy, strength, and confidence without burning themselves out in the process.
My path here wasn’t linear. I earned my doctorate in chiropractic and a master’s in sports medicine because I’ve always been obsessed with the human body: how it works, how it adapts, and how much potential we leave untapped when we treat it like a problem to fix instead of something to partner with. But my real education came after school, in the messy middle between doing all the “right” things and still feeling completely disconnected from my own body.
After years of chasing perfection, competing in bodybuilding, losing my period, gaining fifty pounds, and learning how to rebuild my metabolism from the ground up, I realized women didn’t need more restriction. They needed better systems, rooted in science and self-trust. That’s how SLO Rx was born: doctor-led coaching that blends the structure of physiology with the soul of real life.
Today, I run a women’s health brand that offers 1:1 coaching, group programs, and digital guides built around three pillars: strength, longevity, and sustainability. My clients come to me when their bodies stop responding to what used to work, when stress, hormones, and exhaustion start running the show. Together, we rebuild their foundation through strategic nutrition, resistance training, and recovery practices that actually fit into their lives.
What sets SLO Rx apart is the marriage of science and soul. I don’t do cookie-cutter macros or twelve-week crash plans. I teach women how to train, eat, and recover in alignment with their physiology so they can look strong, feel capable, and live long without obsession. My work is data-driven but deeply human.
I’m most proud that the women who work with me walk away not just with results, but with self-trust. They stop second-guessing themselves. They start leading their lives again, not from burnout or guilt, but from clarity, confidence, and conviction.
If there’s one thing I want people to know about me and my brand, it’s this: strong women lead better lives. And strength isn’t just how much you can lift; it’s how you carry yourself through life. My mission is to make sure every woman I work with feels powerful enough to stop shrinking, start leading, and build a body and life that supports the vision she’s here to create.
Other than training/knowledge, what do you think is most helpful for succeeding in your field?
The biggest differentiator in this field isn’t just what you know; it’s how well you understand people and yourself. Psychology, body language, energy, communication- it all matters. When you understand your own patterns and emotions, you naturally show up with more empathy, patience, and confidence.
It also helps to recognize how you connect with different personalities. Some people respond to structure, others to encouragement. Learning to honor that balance makes you a better coach and communicator.
And maybe the most important part- accepting that you won’t be for everyone. When you stop performing and start leading from who you really are, everything changes. That’s where authenticity lives, and it’s what makes your work feel real to the people who need it most.
Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?
A big lesson I had to unlearn was forcing things and holding a death grip on whatever I was trying to accomplish. I used to think that if I just pushed harder, I could make things happen faster. But the truth is, the more control I tried to have, the more resistance I ran into.
Over time, I’ve learned to embrace the balance between discipline and surrender- showing up fully for the work while trusting that not everything needs to be forced into place. That shift has changed how I approach everything: business, health, and life.
In business, it means moving with intention instead of desperation. In health, it’s honoring seasons of rest as much as training. And in life, it’s trusting that sometimes the pause is part of the progress. When I finally let go and allowed things to unfold, that’s when the real magic started to happen.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://slo-rx.com/
- Instagram: @dr.siennaolson
Image Credits
Hannah Hotchkiss- https://hannahhotchkissphoto.com/