Dr. Shaloam A. Ofisa DC, MS, FMT
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Dr. Shaloam Ofisa grew up in Samoa most of his life where Natural Healing and Holistic Care is most popular.
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He served a two year mission for his church (LDS) 2003-2005 in the Idaho Pocatello Mission (IPM).
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Dr. Ofisa came back the summer of 2005 and Married his beautiful wife Brittney D. Nelson of Pocatello. Brittney has a background in graphic design and multi-media.
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They have 4 beautiful children, Anitelu 18 years old (boy), Aleki 17 years old (boy), Aleina 13 years old (girl) and AloAli'ioSamoa 10 years old (boy). He loves spending time with his family when he is not in the office helping his patients feel better.
HOBBIES: Dr. Ofisa plays volleyball 1-2x's/week with friends and family. He and his wife loves going to the gym to work out. Dr. Ofisa was involved in a lot of sports when he was young including basketball (played 4 years in High School), Rugby and Football.
BACKGROUND:
Bachelor of Science (B.S): Exercise and Sports Science (Idaho State University)
Bachelor of Science (B.S): Human Biology (University of Western States)
Masters of Science (M.S): Exercise and Sports Science (University of Western States)
Doctorate of Chiropractic (D.C): Chiropractic (University of Western States)
Fascial Movement Taping (FMT): Certified Rocktape Provider
Certification in Clinical Nutrition
N.B.C.E: National Board Certified Physiotherapist
Internship/Preceptorship: Campus Clinic (UWS) Portland, Oregon
Free Clinic downtown Portland, Oregon
Outpatient Clinic (UWS) Portland, Oregon
Ellis Chiropractic in Blackfoot, Idaho
Dr. Ofisa number one goal as a chiropractor, is to provide you with immediate pain relief. This is achieved by using advanced treatment methods designed to ease your pain as quickly as possible. Dr. Ofisa believes that no one should ever have to live with chronic pain nor should they make it a part of their normal life. If you are this person, we can help! Don't wait, Call Now! And find out how chiropractic care can help you get your life back.
Meet the Staff
Jody Nelson
Jody is our office manager. Jody is the mother of 5 and grandmother of 12. She has a passion for health and wellness and has multiple certifications in the wellness industry. Jody enjoys spending time with her family and serving others. She is a self-made artist (she painted our children’s room) and enjoys traveling and learning. Jody’s philosophy is “Everyday you spend taking care of your health is one less day you spend losing it”. Jody enjoys working with the patients in the clinic and is always looking for new ways to make their experience here at the office more enjoyable.
Jose Ceballos
Jose is a 2016 graduate of National Holistic Institute 900 program as a Massage Therapist and Health Educator. Jose works with a variety of conditions and creates a customized, outcome-driven treatment plan for each patient to address their health needs. He incorporates massage therapy with Corrective Exercises and Stretching to support each patient’s health care plan. While Sports Massage and Deep Tissue are his strength, function and pain relief are the main goal of every massage. Jose brings great experience and expertise to our office and is greatly loved by our patients.
Maila Galo
Maila has returned to our office after a few years away. She has lived in Pocatello for over 10 years where she is raising her 5 children. Maila was born in Samoa and will always have a piece of the islands in her heart. She loves to serve and to give back to the community in gratitude for the community reaching out to love and support her after the tragic loss of her husband. Maila enjoys cooking and time with family. We are grateful for her kind and gentle spirit here in our office.
