Managing SI Joint Pain Without Surgery In Reno, NV

Dr. Woolley brings a comprehensive approach to pain management and is well-versed in complex spine injections, joint injections, and regenerative medicine techniques. His goal is to help people manage and treat their pain so that they can regain function and enjoy life.

When asked about being part of the physician team at Sierra Neurosurgery Group, Dr. Wooley remarked, “I was initially drawn to Sierra Neurosurgery Group by the physicians themselves. Throughout my training I have spent a lot of time in the operating room, in clinics, and in hospital settings with neurosurgeons and I can say that the physicians and care teams at Sierra Neurosurgery Group are not only technically skilled, but they are also incredibly compassionate and put their patients first. I was also struck by how humble, and incredibly down to earth the team was. This combination is rare, and I consider myself lucky to join Sierra Neurosurgery Group.”

In his free time, Dr. Woolley enjoys golfing and is excited to experience the great courses in Reno.

Areas treated: Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Elbow, Hip, Knee, Lumbar Spine, Shoulder, Thoracic Spine

From a young age Dr. Blake knew he wanted to help others. Inspired by the example set by his mother, who provided legal counsel to the poor, he saw early on the positive influence one person could have on the lives of others.

His innate scientific curiosity drew him to the medical field. After a residency in anesthesiology at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) – where he was chief resident – Dr. Blake knew he had found his calling.

Originally from Denver, Colorado, Dr. Blake moved to Carson City, Nevada when he was 15.
At Sierra Neurosurgery Group, he helps patients manage acute and chronic pain. His practice is founded upon the core values of understanding, respect, and trust. He spends a good deal of his clinical time listening to patients in order to understand their experience both medically and emotionally and works with them to develop a custom treatment plan.

Areas treated: Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Lumbar Spine, Thoracic Spine

Dr. Naomi Albertson is a dedicated non-surgical musculoskeletal specialist/sports medicine physician at Sierra Neurosurgery Group who has been serving the Reno community for 11 years. As a former NCAA athlete, with her own history of injuries, Dr. Albertson sought medical education to give her patients what she missed out on, a patient-centered, comprehensive approach to injury prevention, evaluation and treatment. Her Medical Doctorate, fellowship training and advanced Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in sports medicine means she’s an expert in treating sports injuries, improving performance, and getting you back to the activities you love.

In addition to her 22 years of clinical practice, Dr. Albertson consults for several club sport programs in the area, assisting with injury triage and guiding athletes through safe return-to-play decisions. She also serves on the board of directors for Kime Peak, a sports performance software company. Dr. Albertson’s thorough, hands-on approach to treating injuries without surgery relies on options such as exercise, nutrition, physical therapy, regenerative and anti-inflammatory injections, weight management and when needed information about surgical interventions.

When she’s not in the office you can usually find her with her husband, Tim, either in the garden, sidelines watching her kids play sports, or on the trails in Reno walking, snowshoeing or skiing.

Areas treated: Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee, Shoulder