Chiropractor Daniel Vestøl – Dr. Dropin Bislett, Oslo

Daniel Vestøl is an experienced and award-winning chiropractor at Dr. Dropin Bislett, conveniently located at Dalsbergstien 18 in the Bislett area of central Oslo, Norway. Throughout his entire career, chiropractic care has been both his profession and passion. He is widely recognized for his high level of clinical expertise and for helping patients with complex and long-standing musculoskeletal conditions, including cases where previous treatment has not been successful.

In 2020, Daniel Vestøl became the youngest chiropractor ever to receive the award “Chiropractor of the Year” from the Norwegian Chiropractic Association. Today, he combines clinical work as a chiropractor at Dr. Dropin Bislett with key medical, educational, and strategic roles at both national and international levels.

Chiropractor at Dr. Dropin Bislett – Medical Director and Strategic Advisor

In addition to his clinical work as a chiropractor at Dr. Dropin Bislett in Oslo, Daniel Vestøl serves as the Medical Director of Dr. Dropin Physical Therapy Services. He is also the Medical and Strategic Advisor for Dr. Dropin, with responsibility for professional development, clinical quality, and ongoing education of chiropractors and clinicians within the organization.

For patients visiting Dr. Dropin Bislett at Dalsbergstien 18, this ensures treatment grounded in evidence-based practice, extensive clinical experience, and continuous professional development.

International Sports Chiropractor and FICS Instructor

Since 2022, chiropractor Daniel Vestøl has worked as an international instructor for the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic (FICS). He travels extensively, teaching chiropractors worldwide how to assess, diagnose, and treat athletes at both recreational and elite levels.

The courses Daniel Vestøl instructs are mandatory for obtaining the title International Certified Sports Chiropractor, a qualification often required to work at major international sporting events. Daniel Vestøl is the only Norwegian chiropractor to serve as an instructor for FICS and is part of a global teaching team, primarily working across Europe.

Strong Academic and Professional Leadership in Chiropractic Education

Professional development is a core focus of Daniel Vestøl’s career. He is a member of the Education Commission of the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic and previously served for six years as Head of the Continuing Education Committee of the Norwegian Chiropractic Association.

From 2021 to 2026, Daniel Vestøl has worked as a Continuing Education Advisor for the Norwegian Chiropractic Association, with responsibility for postgraduate education and professional development for chiropractors nationwide. He also served on the board of the Norwegian Association for Sports and Rehabilitation Chiropractors (KIRO) from 2016 to 2024.

Teaching, Courses, and Knowledge Sharing

Daniel Vestøl is deeply committed to teaching and sharing clinical knowledge. He has accumulated nearly 2,000 documented hours of formal teaching and continuing education and delivers education through:

• Weekly one-on-one mentoring sessions
• Workshops and professional seminars within Dr. Dropin
• International courses through FICS
• National courses for the Norwegian Chiropractic Association
• Practical examination and assessment training for Norwegian chiropractic students

This extensive teaching experience directly informs his daily work as a chiropractor at Dr. Dropin Bislett in Oslo.

Clinical Experience with World-Leading Chiropractors

Daniel Vestøl has had the opportunity to train and work closely with some of the world’s most respected chiropractors. During his studies, he was taught by renowned sports chiropractor Brian Nook, and later completed a paid internship with David Lourie, where he received intensive mentorship focused on complex clinical cases and advanced diagnostic reasoning.

After returning to Norway, Daniel Vestøl worked for two years under internationally recognized sports chiropractor Atle Torstensen, known for his long-standing work with AC Milan. This period involved daily clinical observation, direct supervision, and extensive postgraduate training.

He later worked in Oslo for five years with Alexander Chaibi, PhD, specializing in the assessment and management of headache and migraine disorders, further strengthening his expertise in complex neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.

Ongoing Professional Development and Formal Qualifications

Daniel Vestøl continues to prioritize lifelong learning, completing over 100 hours of formal continuing education each year. He also dedicates one full day per month exclusively to structured self-study.

His formal qualifications include:

• International Certificate of Sports Chiropractic (FICS)
• Diploma of Football Medicine (FIFA)
• Sports Medicine Foundation Courses Levels 1 & 2 (FIA / NIMF)
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Physiology

International Experience at European and World Championships

Alongside his clinical work as a chiropractor at Dr. Dropin Bislett, Daniel Vestøl has served as a chiropractor at numerous international sporting events, including European and World Championships (EC & WC), providing care for elite athletes at the highest competitive level.