At Hillside Medical Clinic, we believe in helping you feel good, inside and out. As a leading wellness clinic in Salem, Utah, we provide personalized care for every stage of life—from preventive medicine and urgent care to aesthetic treatments like laser hair removal and hormone therapy.
Meet Our Providers at Our Salem-Based Wellness Clinic
Blitch Shuman, FNP-C
Blitch Shuman, FNP-C earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Brigham Young University-Idaho and his Master of Science as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Brigham Young University. He is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and specializes in urgent care. Fluent in English and Spanish, Blitch is passionate about providing personalized care and building trusting relationships to achieve the best outcomes. He practices at Hillside Medical Clinic, a trusted wellness clinic in Salem, Utah.
Chad Parrish, PA-C
Chad Parrish, PA-C is a board-certified physician assistant licensed in Utah. Passionate about health and wellness, Chad provides comprehensive care to men, women, and children at Hillside Medical Clinic in Salem. Known for his gentle bedside manner, he builds trust with patients while thoroughly addressing the root causes of chronic and acute conditions. At Hillside, Chad treats every patient like family.
Courtney Allred, PA-C
Courtney Allred, PA-C is a board-certified physician assistant licensed in Utah. After a personal battle with cancer during college, Courtney found her calling in healthcare. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Passionate about family medicine and women’s health, Courtney loves serving her hometown community in Salem. She provides compassionate care at Hillside Medical Clinic.
Kristin Van Tassell, FNP-C
Kristin Van Tassell, FNP-C discovered her passion for healthcare working with children at Primary Children’s Hospital. She earned her Bachelor’s in Nursing from Brigham Young University and spent 10 years as a Registered Nurse in the Pediatric Unit before returning to BYU for graduate school. Graduating top of her class as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Kristin has been board certified since 2014. She loves caring for her patients and helping families live healthier, happier lives at Hillside Medical Clinic.
Shar Christensen
Hi, I’m Shar. I am an Esthetician here at Hillside Med Clinic and Spa. I love helping clients achieve healthy, glowing skin. I focus on customized, results-driven treatments using medical-grade skincare and advanced technology. My goal is to create a warm and welcoming experience. and to make every appointment feel both effective and enjoyable. I love educating my clients on skin health, and confidence from the inside out.
Dr. Frank Archer, MD
Dr. Frank Archer, MD is a family medicine specialist practicing in Salem, Utah. He completed his residency at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center and is affiliated with Mountain View Hospital. Dr. Archer provides comprehensive care at Hillside Medical Clinic and accepts multiple insurance plans.
