Melissa Mae is deeply passionate about the vital prevention of health issues and empowering optimal well-being physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Melissa has three decades in Natural Health and Integrative Medicine experience. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Botany with emphasis on ethnobotanical medicine, permaculture, sustainable land design, organic gardening, soil regeneration, xeriscaping, and native species rehabilitation from Montana State University in Bozeman. She worked at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon., as well as the LifeSpring Natural Health Clinic and the Complimentary Natural Medicine Clinic in Wisconsin. Melissa has an extensive background working with diverse patient populations within Allopathic, Osteopathic, Functional, Homeopathic, and Naturopathic Medicine. She is an Herbalist, Botanist, Forager, Organic Gardener, Certified Reiki Therapist, Yoga Teacher, Homesteader, Homeopath, Homeschooler, Massage Therapist, Aromatherapist, Meditation Guide, Holistic Nutritionist, and Registered Nurse. She has worked as an Integrative Nurse, Functional Medicine RN, Naturopathic RN, Homeopathic RN, Pediatric RN, Urgent Care RN, Vitamin/Mineral/Chelation IV Infusion Nurse, Naturopathic RN, Surgical RN, and Family Practice RN. She has extensive experience working alongside Acupuncturists, Colon Therapists, Massage Therapists, Nutritionists, Aromatherapists, Kinesiologists, Naturopathic Doctors, Functional Medicine Doctors, Homeopaths, Osteopathic Doctors, Family Practice Providers, Pediatricians, Women's Care Practitioners, Emergency Doctors, General Surgeons, Trauma Surgeons, Orthopedic Surgeons, and Neurosurgeons. Melissa continues to work as an established RN at Mayo, Rochester. She has cared for a myriad of patient populations from neonates to geriatrics within the inpatient and outpatient setting. Melissa has a wealth of diverse health and wellness experience. Her endless passion is rooted deeply in preventing health issues and providing natural health education for living more sustainable, healthy, joyful, and vibrant lifestyles.
