Melissa Milicevic, NP

Melissa Milicevic, MSN, APRN, ACNPC-AG, CFMP, is a certified Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner and founder of iThrive Health & Wellness in Valdosta, Georgia, where she champions root-cause healing for chronic and preventive care since opening in 2019. With a robust background in cardiac care, emergency medicine, and hospital float staffing across specialties like orthopedics, neurology, and ICU, Melissa transitioned to functional medicine inspired by her mother's Lyme disease diagnosis and a personal car accident, fueling her passion for integrative approaches to hormone balancing, detoxification, and longevity. As Georgia's only Shoemaker CIRS Proficiency Partner and diplomate, she excels in treating Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) and mold/biotoxin illnesses, alongside Lyme syndrome and post-Lyme conditions, using the Shoemaker Protocol, environmental assessments, and personalized strategies to alleviate symptoms like fatigue, inflammation, and cognitive issues for sustainable recovery. A member of the FLCCC Alliance during the COVID-19 pandemic, she offers telemedicine, bioidentical hormone replacement, and aesthetics, empowering patients toward vibrant, preventive health.