Shelbi is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping patients improve their health through compassionate, personalized care. Originally from Ville Platte, Louisiana, she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2016 before discovering her passion for nursing. After moving to Youngsville with her family that same year, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Louisiana College in Pineville and later earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Herzing University.

Before becoming a nurse practitioner, Shelbi worked as a registered nurse in emergency medicine and labor and delivery, experiences that strengthened her clinical skills and reinforced her commitment to caring for patients through every stage of life. She later practiced in primary care, where she developed a passion for preventive medicine, wellness, and helping patients address the underlying causes of chronic health concerns. Shelbi continues to expand her knowledge through ongoing education in functional medicine and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and is certified in bioidentical hormone pellet insertion.

Outside of the office, Shelbi enjoys traveling, spending time with her husband and their four children, and being an active part of the Lafayette community she has proudly called home since 2016.

Kelly Jacobs, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

Kelly is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner committed to helping patients achieve better health through individualized, evidence-based care. Born and raised in Opelousas, Louisiana, she began her healthcare career as a licensed practical nurse before continuing her education and advancing into professional nursing. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and later completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Herzing University.

Throughout her nursing career, Kelly gained experience in emergency medicine, dermatology, and the cardiac catheterization laboratory before becoming a nurse practitioner. She went on to practice functional medicine, where she developed a passion for treating the root causes of illness and helping patients optimize their overall wellness. Kelly regularly pursues continuing education in functional medicine and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and is certified in bioidentical hormone pellet insertion.

After living and working in several communities across Louisiana and Texas, Kelly now calls the Lafayette area home. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, playing sports, and spending quality time outdoors with her husband and their two children.

Olyvia

Receptionist

Rylee

Medical Assistant

Katelyn

Clinic Coordinator

Outside of the office, Shelbi enjoys traveling, spending time with her husband and their four children, and being an active part of the Lafayette community she has proudly called home since 2016.

Team Members