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What others say about Valerie: "Thinks outside the box" I have over 15 years experience in healthcare- 9 of which have been spent in Family Practice and Urgent Care. I am comfortable with holistic medicine; and I implement it whenever possible. I can help with preventative medicine, the correction of type 2 diabetes, the correction of the gut microbiome (the basis of most disease), and vaginal health. I can help with sick visits, mild depression, mild anxiety, and in Minnesota I can help with ADHD and Medical Marijuana cards.

I graduated with a Bachelors of science in Nursing from Washburn University in 2014. I have worked as an RN in various settings that include, ICU, post surgical, spine / joint, psychiatric, and rehab. I later earned a Masters in science of Nursing from Graceland University in 2019. I am board certified through American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Family Nurse Practitioner. I have experience in family medicine, urgent care, occupational health, and telehealth. I enjoy caring for both urgent care needs and primary healthcare needs. I offer services to all ages. My focus is to create a feeling of comfort, to actively listen, and offer kindhearted care. I focus on providing high quality and up-to-date care for my patients. I strive to provide care that is specifically tailored to my patient's health and lifestyle goals. During my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our children, being outdoors, and traveling.

Melinda attended University of Florida where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree. She then migrated even further south to Miami where she graduated with a MCMS from the Barry University Physician Assistant program. She has since worked in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Urgent Care, and Primary Care settings across the US. She served in the USAF for 3 years alongside her husband, but stepped back when her first daughter was born with a heart defect requiring open heart surgery. Her husband remained in the military, taking them from VA to AK to TX. Melinda now homeschools her 3 daughters, works part time in a local UC, and is excited to take care of your urgent and/or chronic medical needs. Melinda believes that the key to your health includes proper nutrition, exercise, and self care, along with modern medicine.