Meet your provider

Melissa is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience caring for adult and geriatric patients. She is certified as both a Geriatric Care Professional and Weight Loss Specialist. Over the years, she has dedicated herself to helping patients manage disease and live their best lives on their own terms.

Melissa strongly believes in shared decision-making and in helping patients achieve their personal goals. Her own struggles with weight loss and health have given her a deep understanding of the challenges of the weight loss journey. This inspired her to delve deeper into the science of weight management and obtain her certification. Now, she provides personalized weight loss solutions for patients while helping them manage and overcome their chronic diseases through weight loss.In her personal life, Melissa cherishes spending time with her husband, Anthony, and their two teenage children. Animal welfare is a passion of hers, and she has four dogs.

Additionally, it is not uncommon for her to temporarily foster other dogs in need. Baking, swimming, listening to audiobooks, engaging in outdoor walks, and pursuing various entrepreneurial endeavors are among her favorite leisure activities.