Medicine practiced
the way it was
always meant to be
Dr. Scott Jacobson left conventional medicine to build something better — a practice where the doctor knows your name, takes your call, and looks for the real reason you don't feel well.
"I went into medicine to help people heal — not to help insurance companies manage paperwork."
— Dr. Scott Jacobson
Why we built a different
kind of practice
Dr. Scott Jacobson graduated from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Nevada, Reno in 2010. After years in conventional family medicine, he saw the same story repeat itself: rushed appointments, symptom-masking prescriptions, and patients who never got real answers.
So he built something different. Wishing Wellness Medical opened as a Direct Primary Care practice, designed from the ground up to restore the patient-doctor relationship that modern healthcare had quietly dismantled.
Alongside his wife Ren — a certified health coach and yoga instructor — Dr. Scott built a practice that treats the whole person: mind, body, lifestyle, and environment. Today, Wishing Wellness serves families across Las Vegas and nationwide via telehealth.
The practice remains intentionally small. Not because of limitations — because depth requires it.
Call to Meet UsWe investigate why — using advanced functional testing, genetics, and deep clinical history.
Dr. Scott personally responds to messages, knows your family, and is present for the moments that matter.
Conventional medicine combined with nutrition, movement, supplements, and mind-body practices.
Many of our patients have been with us for 8+ years. That continuity is the foundation of great care.
Built on a foundation of
deep expertise
Doctor of Medicine, American University of the Caribbean
Clinical internship in a high-volume hospital setting
Family Medicine residency; board certification by ABFM
Institute for Functional Medicine — advanced clinical training in root-cause medicine
Golden Dragon Qigong & Tai Chi, 200-hour advanced certification
The body has a remarkable capacity
to heal when given the right
information and environment
Your genetics, history, environment, and lifestyle shape every recommendation we make. No two protocols are identical.
We catch problems years before symptoms appear — because the best time to treat disease is before it starts.
You are the expert on your own experience. Our job is to give you the knowledge to make confident decisions.
The body is interconnected. We never treat a symptom in isolation — we look at the whole picture.
The best medicine combines conventional diagnostics with nutrition, movement, herbs, and mind-body practices.
We don't promise quick fixes. We offer deep partnership and a plan that creates real, lasting change.
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Scott & Ren
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Whole-life wellness
with Ren
Ren brings expertise in movement, nutrition, yoga, and mindfulness to every patient's care journey. Working closely alongside Dr. Scott, she helps patients build the daily habits and lifestyle foundations that make medical treatment stick — and make life feel genuinely good.
From anti-inflammatory meal planning to breathwork for stress resilience, Ren meets patients exactly where they are and guides them toward sustainable, joyful health.
Learn About Health Coaching →What our patients say
"I have been a patient for 3+ years and I absolutely love this practice. Dr. Scott truly cares about your health and wellness — not just writing prescriptions. He listens, investigates, and finds the root cause."
"This is the most caring, knowledgeable doctor's office I have ever been to. Dr. Scott takes his time with you and makes you feel heard. I have recommended him to everyone I know."
"Dr. Scott and Ren have completely changed the way I think about my health. I came in exhausted and dismissed by other doctors. Within months I had real answers and a plan that actually worked."