Meet the West Clinic Team
Our team is an important part of your healing journey at The West Clinic. You should get to know all of us.
Dr. Jason West runs the world-renowned clinic in Pocatello, Idaho, and has patients from every state and from every continent. The West Clinic was started in 1916 and celebrates 100+ years of practice with four generations of doctors and six generations of patients. Dr. West attended the Southern California University of Health Sciences and was awarded the Outstanding Senior Award (from students) and the Presidential Leadership Award from the President. In 2012 and in 2016, Dr. Jason West was awarded the Idaho Chiropractor of the Year Award.
Dr. West has been relentless in furthering his education. He completed a fellowship in Oriental Medicine, a Diplomate in nutrition, and a second doctorate as a Naturopathic Doctor. He uses his diverse educational background and other health care providers (MD, NP, DC, ND, and LAc) at the West Clinic to develop comprehensive treatment plans for all diseases. If it’s not an emergency like a heart attack, baby delivery, or surgery, chances are the West Clinic is treating someone with your symptom, diagnosis, or condition.
When Dr. West isn't working you'll find him on an adventure with his five sons and wife Maxine, usually riding dirt bikes, snowmobiles, or anything with a motor!
With over 35 years of experience, Dr. Scott Nelson is truly one of a kind. His vast understanding and expertise is crucial in our patient’s healing. With extensive education and experience in chiropractic care, acupuncture, natural medicine, IV therapy, prolozone therapy, neural therapy, nutritional therapy and mind-body therapy, he is an incredible member of The West Clinic team. Not only does Dr. Nelson have licenses in Chiropractic, Acupuncture and Naturopathic Medicine, but he also continues to stay current in his field with postgraduate education and seminars.
Dr. Nelson enjoys spending time with his big family, spending time outdoors and traveling the country with his wife Vicki.
Shelby believes that finding the “WHY” to symptoms is the key to promoting optimal health. After exploring alternative ways to improve her own overall health she feels being able to integrate naturopathic, alternative, and traditional therapies for patients is a successful balance for improving health. Believing in her own ideas what a place of healing, hope, and integrative medicine would look like, led her to the West Clinic.
Shelby is our clinic's medical director and the world's greatest nurse practitioner! When she's not in the office she can be found on the river fishing, in the snow on her snowmobile, or practicing her long rifle target shooting.
Kelly is our energy illuminator. She specializes in the mind/body connection aspect of health and healing. She uses meditation, energy scanning, sound and light therapy, electro magnetic healing to help you reach total balance. When she's not in the office she's usually vacationing with her husband and daughters, either hitting the ski slopes and relaxing on the beach!
Misty is our fearless team leader. She has been with the West Clinic for 14 years. She can do anything inside or outside of the office. She helps in the IV room, manages the supplement line, and keeps the office and team organized. When she's not working you can find in the mountains hunting big game, helping her husband with his entrepreneurial businesses and spending time with her 2 kids.
Jodi is our patient care coordinator. She can answer any question you may have. She's been with the West Clinic for 11 years. She helps bridge the communication between our patients and providers. She handles patient finances and coordinating patient treatment plans. Jodi enjoys spending time with her family, including her 5 adorable grandchildren and soaking up the sunshine in warm weather- camping, boating, hunting.
You won't find Maicie in the office right now. She's currently working behind the scenes as our marketing director. She handles online communication, patient emails, social media accounts, and patient education projects. She used to be Dr. West's assistant until her life changed with the birth of her baby girl. Besides loving being a new mom, Maicie enjoys spending time with family, being with her animals, and fixing up her recently purchased "mini-farm".
Cora is Dr. Nelson and Shelby's assistant. You'll see her busily shuffling around the office getting patients to where they need to be. Cora is a friend to all and has the most caring heart for our patients. Outside of the office, you'll find her planning her next adventure or hanging out with her 2 daughters.
Tacia runs our IV Therapy room and she's good. She can get blood from a stone. You'll hear her laugh from across the office and you'll love her contagious energy! When she's not working you can find her spending time with her awesome family, running outside or hitting the gym with her husband, or planning her next family vacation.
Susy is our front desk girl. Her smiling face is the first face you'll see when you come into the clinic. She handles checking people in, scheduling, patient paperwork, and answering phones. She stays busy all day long. Susy is an incredible artist, she enjoys exercising and spending time with her new husband.
Meet Tori, you'll find her at the checkout desk- reviewing treatment plans, getting supplements for patients, answering questions and so much more! You'll know her by her smile and friendly demeanor. Outside of work Tori loves spending time with her family and friends, cooking (she's an incredible cook!), and spending time outdoors- camping and razor riding.
Gina is Dr. West's assistant, she's in charge of coordinating Dr. West's schedule, answering patient questions, coordinating treatment plans, and anything else Dr. West needs help with. Gina is the sweetest person you'll meet. She is a true caretaker to patients, as well as her family and friends. She enjoys spending time with and taking care of her 3 boys and she still finds time to pamper herself too.
Mariah joined our team when she moved here from Colorado. While she is pursuing her degree in Physical Therapy, she works as our Therapeutics coordinator. Her job is to make sure each patient gets the therapies that have been recommended by their provider. When she hits the ground running in the morning she doesn't stop. Mariah is an animal lover. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their fur babies- 3 dogs and 2 cats.
