Joseph Nicola, D.C.
With more than 20 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Nicola ensures their care comes first. He enjoys seeing his patients not only feel better but also make changes that result in a healthier lifestyle. He graduated with honors from Arizona State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in physical science. He went on to graduate from the Southern California University of Health Sciences, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic.
David McElvany, D.C.
Dr. McElvany has always been interested in healthcare. The natural benefits of chiropractic attracted him to the field and enjoys helping the body heal through natural means. He enjoys building relationships with his patients and watching them get better through adjustments and therapy. He received his undergraduate degree from Excelsior College and his doctorate from Parker University.
Kelly Sosa, C.A. – Front Office Receptionist & Chiropractic Assistant
Kelly Sosa has worked in healthcare for nearly 10 years. Her favorite part of the job is when patients come in and say, “Coming in to see you guys is my favorite time of the day.” She and her team do their absolute best to make patients not only feel welcomed and comfortable but also live a pain-free life. One of her favorite memories was when a pregnant patient named her baby after her!
Ruby Lucero – Chiropractic Assistant in Training
With nearly 10 years of healthcare experience, Ruby enjoys getting to know her patients as she gets them on the road to recovery and feels her greatest reward is watching patients recover and feel better than they ever did before.
Stephanie Maciel – Office Manager
Stephanie brings nearly 10 years of healthcare experience. Prior to Nicola Chiropractic, she worked as a medical massage therapist. That managerial experience allowed her into the position she has today. She enjoys patients as she feels they are genuinely kind and respectful toward the staff from the moment they enter the office. For Stephanie, watching patients improve is the best part of the job.
Nicole West – Chiropractic Assistant
For Nicole, she came to Nicola Chiropractic for years before she became an employee. With her mother a former employee, she got to know the staff and patients before she joined the team. With more than five years in her position, West feels patients are now becoming her family. The most rewarding part of her job is watching a patient in excruciating pain leave the office with a smile.
Tyler Hunt – Chiropractic Assistant
Meet Tyler Hunt, the chiropractic assistant at Nicola Chiropractic. In this position, he assists doctors with patient care, which includes preparing patients for treatment and performing therapies as directed. He also manages patient records and schedules appointments, in addition to working with Spanish-language patients.
Outside of chiropractic, he’s passionate about rugby. He coaches kids in the sport from elementary to high school. He’s also active in the sport’s organizations such as the Nevada Youth Rugby Organization, The Rugby Foundation and USA Rugby. He commits time to the community by volunteering with the Boys Scouts of America and his local church. A Chicago native, he’s currently taking classes online through BYU–Idaho and plans to attend chiropractic school in 2025.