Melissa has been a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner for the last nine years and has been very happy with the transition from OB nursing to preventive women’s health care. She enjoys helping women with contraceptive issues and has a special interest in making the first time exam a more pleasant experience. Melissa spends free time with her husband and two sons and enjoys reading and outdoor activities. Melissa completed her Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program at Ball State University in Muncie, IN. She received her certification from the National Certification Corporation in 1998.