My name is Nicole Nix and I have lived in Sierra Vista for 37 years. I was born in Seoul, South Korea. My father was in the Army and when he retired my parents decided to stay here in Sierra Vista. I have enjoyed watching Sierra Vista change and grow over the years. I attend Calvary Chapel and I have a 23 year old son and an 20 year old daughter. In my free time I enjoy going to the gym, watching funny movies, or just simply relaxing.

I became a Dental Assistant in 2012 after graduating the Dental Assistant Program at Horizon Health Care Institute. I have the privilege of being Lead Assistant and working side by side with Dr. Israelsen.

The number one reason why I love being a dental assistant is being able to help ease fears people have of the dentist. I know that the staff here at Pueblo del Sol Dental is committed to providing the best dental care in Cochise County.

I studied sterilization techniques and received my radiography certificate from Pima Medical in Tucson. I am a long-time resident of Sierra Vista and have had the privilege of working at this dental practice since 1993 in various capacities.

I moved to Arizona from Texas in 2010. Later I met and married my best friend, who has taken me on a journey with his military career. Once it was time for his retirement from the Army, we decided to settle the family down to grow roots in Sierra Vista. We love the small town atmosphere, beautiful skies and climate. I love to spend my free time camping, gardening and exploring the great outdoors with family and friends.

After working in the customer service industry for 10 years, I decided for a career change that had a more meaningful purpose in helping people. I graduated as a Dental Assistant from Pima Medical Institute of Tucson and never looked back.

Working at Pueblo Del Sol Dental has been a wonderful experience meeting new patients and the staff feels like family. Im so grateful to Dr. Israelsen and Dr. Trujillo for letting me grow within their practice.

My name is Paula Andela and I have been a dental assistant for 22 years. I enjoy helping others and I believe being a dental assistant has allowed me to do that. I strive to always make the patients experience a pleasant one. There is a sense of accomplishment when you are able to make someone smile, laugh, or just put their mind at ease over their dental treatment.

I am an honest and ethical person and I look for that in others. While looking for these qualities in a work environment, I found Pueblo Del Sol Dental Care and couldnt be more pleased. We are truly like a family here. All of us working together to make this office the best dental office it can be.

I was born and raised in central New York state. My husband and I moved to Sierra Vista in 2009 to enjoy the beautiful landscape here as well as the awesome weather we have here. We have two children. A son, 32 years old, living in Maine and a daughter, 29 years old living in central New York. In my free time, I enjoy reading, thrift store shopping, tinkering with craft projects, and spending time with family and friends.

I was born and raised in Arizona and have been in Sierra Vista since 1985. I am married with three amazing children and two beautiful granddaughters. My husband and I have a passion for cars and enjoy everything from off roading to racing. I am an artist; in fact, some of my artwork can be seen hanging in the office. Im also an eccentric dog mom and have always been an advocate for animal rescue. I love to spend my weekends outdoors, often camping and quading with my family.

My interest in dental hygiene was cultivated and encouraged by my uncle who was a dentist in Tucson (now retired). I attended Pima Community College in Tucson and graduated with honors in 2007. I have been working for this practice ever since. I was drawn to this dentistry office originally because of the warm and inviting atmosphere and a commitment to delivering the highest quality of patient care. After ten years of being with this amazing practice, I am thrilled to be part of the transition to Pueblo del Sol Dental, with Dr. Israelsen and Dr. Trujillo, knowing the same standards of excellence will continue.

I love to work with people and am blessed with a career that allows me to take care of and connect with every patient. I always put my heart into my work and this practice has continually been a perfect fit for me because of the level of care from the entire team. We have truly created a dental family.

Im a born and raised Arizonian! I grew up in Thatcher, Arizona where I met my husband. We have 3 beautiful children that keep us crazy in all the best ways. Besides my family, my greatest loves are all things Arizona, trail running, traveling, and gardening.

I graduated with honors from Northern Arizona University in 2004 with a Bachelors in Dental Hygiene and a minor in Biology. I started my dental hygiene career with Dr. Russell Hanes and Dr. Jack Schrader in 2004. After working with them for 5 years, we moved away from Sierra Vista. I took the opportunity to stay at home and be with my children.

We returned in Sierra Vista in 2014 and I returned to my hygiene career with Dr. Hanes and Dr. Schrader and have been working at this wonderful practice ever since! I am passionate about our patients dental health and well-being. I am grateful to be able to provide dental services that will not only benefit our patients dental health but also benefit their overall health. I always strive to provide the best hygiene care possible in a professional environment with a gentle touch ensuring our patients are relaxed and confident in our care!

My name is Rochelle Graves and I am from Huachuca City, AZ. I never thought I would move back to the area after moving away for school and while my husband was in the military, but here we are and it is great to be back! My husband and I have a young daughter and enjoy spending our time together and with our families.

I began my journey in dentistry as a Dental Assistant, which led me to pursue a career as a Dental Hygienist. I graduated from the Dental Hygiene program at Northern Arizona University in 2017 and have been at Pueblo Del Sol Dental since October of the same year. During the program at NAU, I was able to provide care to a diverse community of individuals and help children in the Flagstaff area receive needed preventive care.

Being a team member at Pueblo Del Sol Dental has privileged me with getting to know many members of our community and provide them with their individualized oral care. I strive to provide thorough, yet comfortable, dental hygiene treatment to my patients and shed light on the importance of a healthy mouth!

I grew up in San Diego, California but have called Tucson home for the past 20 years. I have learned to love Tucson and all it has to offer. I am dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle so when I am not working you can find me on a trail, at the gym, or riding a bike. I have to admit my heart still belongs to San Diego and I try to get back whenever I can.

I am a southern Arizona native. I was born in Bisbee, went to high school in Sierra Vista at Shiloh and graduated from Calvary Christian School. I then immediately joined the workforce. In my free time, I enjoy sewing, knitting, and crocheting. I have been married since 1998. My husband and I are Arizona Cardinals football season ticket holders (Go Cards!), we love riding our bicycles around town and traveling.

I began working in the front office for Dr. Hanes and Dr. Schrader in 1994, and have seen our community, as well as the dental office, grow so much since that time. I am excited about the offices transition to Pueblo del Sol Dental. Dr. Israelsen and Dr. Trujillo are wonderful dentists, and with their leadership, were starting a beautiful new chapter in our dental offices history.