Melina is a native Floridian who has been in the healthcare industry for over 14 years. Melina received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Nursing from the University of South Florida, where she graduated with Honors and recently graduated with her Doctoral Degree from the University of South Alabama. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is an active member in multiple associations such as American MedSpa Association, Obesity Medicine Association, and Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society. Melina believes in a “whole body” approach to medicine which focuses on the entire patient, rather than a single symptom. She has trained extensively in platelet rich plasma and platelet rich fibrin matrix therapies for use in aesthetics as well as musculoskeletal conditions. She is also a certified BOTOX and dermal filler provider. She previously worked for over 5 years at Synergy Medical In Bradenton, Florida where she provided hormone replacement therapy, IV infusions, regenerative medicine treatments, aesthetics and more. She and Ann Marie Catania CRNA also founded and managed a national recruiting and training company, Academy for Advanced Practice where they consulted with other practices and train medical practitioners in aesthetic, regenerative, and anti aging treatments. Melina has a passion for ensuring that her patients receive top-notch and personalized care. She resides in Sarasota and enjoys traveling, playing the cello, and reading in her spare time.

Melina is a native Floridian who has been in the healthcare industry for over 14 years. Melina re... Read More