Melissa is a board- certified nurse practitioner with a background in critical care, urgent care, primary care, emergency and occupational health, Her experience across multiple settings has shaped a practical, no-judgement approach to patient care focused on meeting people where they are. Raising a special needs child, she understands firsthand how difficult it can be to prioritize your own health while caring for everyone else. She is focused on helping patients create realistic, sustainable changes that fit real life.