North Star Therapeutics: Your Way to Better Days
Providing insight, understanding, and expertise to help individuals navigate the complexity of arthritic and inflammatory conditions towards a more vital and hopeful future.
Gain Clarity
Discover manageable steps you can make to feel better.
Engage with Life
Find support from a compassionate guide on your journey.
Transform your Health
Build sustainable habits & routines aligned with your values and goals.
Do you find yourself in uncharted territory? Unsure where to go from here?
- You've lived with chronic pain and fatigue for years, constantly battling symptoms that medication alone can't fix.
- You've tried to make lifestyle changes, but conflicting advice and a lack of clear guidance leave you feeling frustrated and overwhelmed.
- You worry about your long-term independence and how arthritis limits your ability to live fully and joyfully.
Discover a New Path to Living Fully with Arthritis
- North Star Therapeutics empowers you to take control of your health with a specialized Lifestyle redesign© approach designed specifically for arthritic conditions.
- We go beyond general advice, tackling systemic issues like fatigue and insomnia that profoundly impact your daily life.
- Our collaborative process provides you with the expert insights and lasting habits to regain energy, reduce pain, and unlock your fullest potential.
Your Compass on the Journey: Meet Your Guide
- At North Star Therapeutics, we believe that despite chronic conditions, everyone deserves to live a full life aligned with their values.
- As an Occupational Therapist with specialized training and a deep personal understanding of arthritic conditions, Gunnar is your dedicated partner. He's known as "the arthritis guy" for a reason.
- Our mission is to equip you with the knowledge and practical strategies to rise above adversity, just like countless others we've helped achieve what they thought impossible.
4 Steps to a More Vibrant Life
Schedule Your Free Consult.
Let’s connect for 15 minutes to get our bearings. We’ll discuss your struggles, aspirations, and how we can help.
Plot Your Course of Action.
We’ll explore your current lifestyle, challenges, personal values and goals, and develop a personalized plan.
Walk the Walk
With your goals in sight, we'll overcome obstacles, troubleshoot, and course correct as needed.
Continue on Your Way
Emboldened with knowledge, know-how, and health-promoting habits, you’ll find yourself blazing a path all your own
Imagine Your Future
The Path of Inaction
- Continuing to battle overwhelming fatigue and unpredictable pain.
- Feeling isolated and desperate, stuck in a cycle of ineffective solutions.
- Watching your chronic condition dictate your life, limiting your independence and happiness.
- Stuck in grieving the loss of who you used to be, and what you could do
The Path with North Star Therapeutics
- Waking up with more energy, ready to embrace your day.
- Engaging in activities you love without constant pain or fear.
- Feeling empowered and in control of your health, no longer frustrated by your condition.
- Confidence in managing your arthritis long-term, living a life of purpose and joy.
Hear From Those Who Found Their North Star
When I was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos, Gunnar helped me understand what that meant and how to change how I do things at work and at home to work around those issues. I now have the tools to stay on top of it.
Danielle
Gunnar always brings a smile to my face during our visits. I often find myself overwhelmed with all my health issues, but his sense of humor and kindness mean I always look forward to our visits!
Maria
After my twins were born, the pain in my hands was awful. On top of the fatigue, I felt like I couldn't do anything without making it worse. Gunnar introduced me to all sorts of strategies, devices, tips and tricks to get through the day. Such a lifesaver.
Erin
I've struggled with rheumatoid arthritis for years. It felt like a heavy weight on my shoulders. Gunnar took the time to hear me out and helped me with so many different issues. I'm now less fatigued, have less brain fog, and have a game plan for managing flare-ups. I highly recommend working with him.
Susan
Over the years, my arthritis has made it harder and harder to do the things I care about. I just accepted that was the way it was. My therapist Mr. Olson helped me figure out ways I can still engage with life and my passions. I'm back to gardening, crocheting, and baking, and I couldn't be happier.
Sarah
Discover your Way to Better Days
Take a moment to check in with yourself. Our free 5-minute Whole-Health Check-In helps you reflect on how your body, mind, and spirit are doing as you navigate life with a rheumatic condition and explore potential areas for growth.
Your Whole-Health Check-In: A snapshot of where you are and where you would like to be.