Physiotherapist Maren has several years of experience with musculoskeletal disorders. With expertise from the specialist health service, she can offer examination and treatment of acute and long-term pain conditions, injuries and rehabilitation after surgery for adults and children.

As a trained AKTIV instructor from the Norwegian School of Sports Medicine, Maren has special expertise in training people who have been through cancer treatment, so that you can return to everyday life and work.

Maren has a particular interest in:
Back | Neck | Shoulders | Knee | Achilles | Heel pain | Running-related ailments | Sports-related ailments | Rehabilitation after cancer treatment

Additional services which Maren offers:
✓ Psychomotor physiotherapy (payment according to public health insurance rates)
✓ Shock wave therapy
✓ Personal trainer

Where can you book an appointment with Maren?
📍 Sandvika Stasjon (Leif Tronstads plass 7, 1337 Sandvika)

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Physiotherapist Maren Kjølstad – Dr. Dropin Sandvika

Maren is a dedicated physiotherapist with a uniquely broad clinical background. Since graduating in 2020, she has developed expertise in everything from pediatric physiotherapy and complex rehabilitation to cancer care and psychomotor physiotherapy. She is known for her holistic approach, focusing on the connection between physical ailments and psychological strain.

Today, she combines her clinical work at Dr. Dropin with a Master’s degree in Health Science, specializing in psychomotor physiotherapy.

Specialized Expertise in Psychomotor Physiotherapy

Through her Master’s studies and extensive clinical practice, Maren has gained deep insight into how stress and life burdens manifest in the body. In her psychomotor practice at the clinic, she helps patients reconnect with their bodies, regulate their breathing, and find balance in a demanding everyday life.

Broad Experience in Municipal Health Services and Pediatrics

Maren has three years of experience from municipal health services, treating patients across all life stages—from ages 0 to 100. As a pediatric physiotherapist, she held coordination responsibility for children and adolescents (0–18 years) with a wide range of challenges:

• Motor delays and developmental disorders.
• Torticollis and foot positioning issues in infants.
• Various syndromes and complex orthopedic conditions.

This background provides parents with the confidence that their child is met with both professional strength and pedagogical understanding.

Specialized Rehabilitation and Cancer Care

Through two years at a rehabilitation center, Maren has worked extensively with both short-term and long-term musculoskeletal disorders. She has held key professional responsibilities within specialized rehabilitation, including:

• Physiotherapy services for patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain.
• Development and coordination of rehabilitation programs for cancer patients, focusing on late effects and tailored exercise during and after illness.

She has extensive experience in teaching physical activity and leading targeted group exercise sessions for various patient groups.

Sports Insight and Acute Injuries

As a former handball player and active CrossFit athlete, Maren has a personal and professional passion for sports medicine. With years of experience in strength training, she has a particularly strong understanding of overuse injuries and acute injuries occurring in a training context.In her current practice at Dr. Dropin, she has significant experience treating:

• Back and neck pain.
• Shoulder issues.
• Knee problems.
• Elbow conditions such as lateral and medial epicondylitis.

Education and Formal Qualifications

Maren prioritizes professional development and continuously integrates new research into her treatments.

• Master of Health Science (ongoing) – Specialization in Psychomotor Physiotherapy.
• Postgraduate certificate in Cancer Rehabilitation (2024).
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Graduated 2020).
• Experience from mental health services and organizational work, providing her with a unique ability for coordination and systems-understanding within the healthcare sector.

How can Maren help you?

Whether you need help with your child, rehabilitation after illness, stress-related ailments, or a painful shoulder after training, my goal is to create a safe environment for your treatment. We work together to find a plan that works for your daily life, and you will receive a tailored plan based on high professional standards.