MSN, RNFA, FNPC | NORTHSTAR CEO

Laura has been specializing in women’s health and hormones for over 20 years. She is a student preceptor for up and coming nurse practitioners, lectures frequently on women’s health issues and sits on multiple educational boards in eastern Idaho.

Laura established the first independently owned and operated nurse practitioner clinic in southeast Idaho. Her approach is to provide a more personal, compassionate and thorough way of caring for people.

Her expertise ranges from plant based Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), women’s health, thyroid problems, fatigue, insulin resistance and general family medicine. Although her knowledge and experience are extensive, Laura has made hormone replacement therapy her focus, applying this therapy to both men and women. She loves to see how BHRT changes people’s lives in so many positive ways.

Nurse Practitioner

Brad has over 7 years as a Registered Nurse (RN), serving in capacities such as ICU, Med-Surgical, behavior health, and the E.R. More recently, he’s been practicing in family practice and urgent care. He’s certified AANP National Certification Family Nurse Practitioner, and Idaho State Board of Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner). He enjoys spending time with his family, especially in the outdoors, and taking his kids to all of their sports-related activities.

Jeanette Slater, MSN, FNP-c is a family nurse practitioner who is board-certified with the

American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing

from Brigham Young University in Provo, and her Master of Science in Nursing from Carson-

Newman University in Tennessee.

With over 25 years of nursing experience, Jeanette brings extensive clinical knowledge,

compassionate care, and a patient-centered approach to helping individuals achieve optimal

health and wellness. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Jeanette specializes in family medicine,

hormone replacement therapy for both men and women, migraine management including botox

treatments, and the evaluation and management of thyroid disorders.

Passionate about improving quality of life, Jeanette understands that symptoms such as chronic

headaches, hormonal imbalances, fatigue, and thyroid dysfunction can significantly impact daily

living. By taking the time to listen to each patient’s concerns, Jeanette develops individualized

treatment plans focused on addressing underlying factors, managing symptoms, and supporting

long-term health.

Shayna Mickelsen, APRN, MSN, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who provides comprehensive primary care to patients at NorthStar Healthcare. Shayna graduated from Gonzaga University in 2025. She brings more than 14 years of nursing experience to her practice, having worked in a variety of clinical and hospital settings that have shaped her compassionate and comprehensive approach to patient care.

In addition to primary care, Shayna is a trained aesthetics injector and enjoys helping patients feel confident in their appearance and enhancing their natural beauty.

Shayna believes that health is more than the absence of disease. Her approach to patient care emphasizes the interconnected balance of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, and she is committed to working collaboratively with patients to help them achieve lasting wellness.

Outside of the clinic, Shayna enjoys spending time and making memories with her two children. She loves spending time with her family and friends, traveling, being outdoors, attending concerts, reading, and exploring new places.