Melissa Altman

I grew up wanting to be a nurse like my mother. I earned a nursing degree from the University of South Carolina and have now been a Registered Nurse since 1991. In 2017 I became certified as a Holistic Health Coach through Health Coach Institute. In 2018, I became a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner through Functional Medicine University and then in 2021, completed studies as Certified Clinical of Whole Foods Nutrition from Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health.

In 2011, I developed a collection of symptoms that conventional doctors couldn’t diagnose. All their tests came up negative and I was left to deal with and research the problem on my own. I eventually found Dr. Patrick Lovegrove, who later became a mentor, and was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Through natural treatments, I began to improve almost immediately. I credit Dr. Lovegrove and his functional/holistic medicine training with having saved the quality of my life. If I hadn’t found him when I did, I know my health would have just continued to decline and I would have eventually been taking a pill for every symptom. I welcomed a holistic lifestyle and the healing that came with it. Within a couple of months, I had weaned off all my medications and haven’t needed so much as a Tylenol since. I use supplements, natural hormones, and essential oils to stay healthy and can help you learn to find your path to healing and wellness too.

After many years of experience seeing the resulting chronic illnesses without lifestyle changes, I want to create a revolution to educate those who would like to learn how to live thriving, healthy lives and enjoying the freedom that comes with it.

I will help you discover what’s holding you back, how to realize your goals and how to get healthy and stay that way.
My special interests are autoimmune disorders, metabolic imbalances, recovering from chronic illnesses, aging well, and helping people avoid the pitfalls of the conventional health care model.

I’m a wife and mother with 4 grandchildren. who loves being outside, walking, running and biking. I also enjoy yoga and circuit training when the weather doesn’t allow quality outdoor time. I also enjoy public speaking about natural health initiatives and educating children on better lifestyle choices.

I would love the opportunity to work with you to find affordable options to optimize your health. Please reach out if I can be of assistance.