John Odom MD, MPH

Board-Certified Sports Medicine Expert and Founder of Odom Health & Wellness

Dr. John H.L. Odom, Jr. is a board-certified medical doctor specializing in sports medicine and the founder of Odom Health & Wellness, established in 2006 to help individuals live life to their fullest potential. With over 30 years of experience in emergency medicine, functional medicine, and sports medicine, Dr. Odom is passionate about optimizing health through cutting-edge treatments and a holistic approach.

A former Division 1 football player and Biology major at Colorado State University, Dr. Odom completed medical school at the University of Colorado, followed by a residency at Hennepin County Medical Center and a primary sports medicine fellowship in 2003. During his fellowship, he served as a team physician for Bethel College, the University of St. Thomas, Northwestern College, and several other institutions.

Dr. Odom is one of the few physicians in the Twin Cities practicing the Hackett Hemwall method of Prolotherapy, a cutting-edge treatment for chronic enthesopathies like tennis elbow, jumper’s knee, and plantar fasciitis. With over 10 years of experience in Prolotherapy, Dr. Odom has achieved remarkable results for patients resistant to traditional treatments.

Dr. Odom’s career highlights include:

Team Physician for USA Ski and Snowboard, Northwestern College, and the USA Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
Medical Director for the USAT National Championship Triathlon (2007–2010, 2013) and Liberty Triathlon.
Event Coverage for the Twin Cities Marathon, Chicago Marathon, MN State High School Tournaments, and the Amsoil Snocross Series.
Teaching and mentoring sports medicine fellows.

In addition to treating Olympic athletes, elite triathletes, and inner-city youth, Dr. Odom is an endurance athlete himself. He completed his first Ironman Triathlon in 2017, embodying his philosophy of staying active and healthy.

When not in the clinic, Dr. Odom enjoys spending time with his family, running marathons, skiing (cross country and downhill), and participating in triathlons.

Contact Dr. Odom today to take the first step toward optimizing your health and achieving your wellness goals!

What Our Patients Are Saying

At Odom Health & Wellness, our patients' experiences matter. See how Dr. Odom has transformed lives through personalized care and innovative treatments.

"I came to Odom Health & Wellness with a chronic groin injury that had impacted me for over 12 months with hopes of them getting me healthy enough to make a late push to try to qualify for the Olympics. Dr. Odom is highly knowledgeable, approachable, and understanding. Odom Health & Wellness saved my athletic career without a doubt!"

Spencer

"Dr. John Odom is nothing short of a miracle worker. Twice he hit home-runs with my injuries, providing a way back to a sport I love. Odom and Health and Wellness is the best Sports medicine facility in Minnesota and Dr. John Odom is the best in his business. And a great human being."

Mark

"Dr. Odom was very compassionate, a great listener and really took his time evaluating me, I did not feel rushed!!!! I had a MSC treatment done in multiple areas and all areas are significantly better. I'm so pleased with the outcome and really thankful I was divinely lead to this place! I love to be active and now finally I am getting back in the game!"

Amy