Since 2024, Melissa has been helping patients achieve meaningful improvements in their health, wellness, and quality of life as a Mochi provider. With more than 20 years of clinical experience spanning emergency medicine and primary care, she brings a wealth of medical knowledge, clinical perspective, and a personalized approach to every patient interaction. Melissa's clinical interests extend beyond traditional weight management to encompass comprehensive health and wellness optimization, hormone health, and healthy aging. She specializes in hormone optimization for both men and women, with an emphasis on individualized treatment strategies that support hormonal balance, metabolic health, energy, vitality, and overall well-being. Her approach incorporates evidence-based medical treatments alongside complementary wellness therapies, including GLP-1 medications, peptide therapies, NAD+ support, glutathione, and topical anti-aging treatments when clinically appropriate. She believes in looking beyond individual symptoms to understand the broader factors influencing a patient's health and developing treatment plans that address their unique needs and goals. Melissa places particular emphasis on medication safety, appropriate dosing, preventive health, nutrition, lifestyle modification, and sustainable results. She believes that optimal health is not defined by a number on the scale or a single laboratory value, but by the combination of physical health, metabolic function, hormonal wellness, and long-term vitality. Her philosophy centers on patient education, safe individualized care, and empowering patients to become active participants in their health journey. Her goal is to help individuals feel better, function better, age well, and achieve lasting improvements in their overall health and quality of life.