Melissa is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and co-founder of Meliora Wellness with over a decade of experience caring for patients across all ages. She specializes in hormone replacement therapy and medically guided weight loss and is passionate about treating the whole person through personalized, evidence-based care.

As a provider and co-founder, Melissa is dedicated to helping clients achieve lasting health and wellness through education, prevention, and individualized treatment plans. She believes in empowering patients to take an active role in their health and is committed to supporting long-term vitality and overall well-being.

As a proud mom of two boys, Melissa understands the importance of balance, energy, and prioritizing wellness. She is also an active patient advocate through her work with BDSUMHAC and is passionate about helping moms thrive in both family life and personal well-being.

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Tracy is a Registered Nurse with experience in women’s health and plant-based wellness. She has a passion for helping others feel their best, live with joy, and discover the healing power of holistic care.

Committed to supporting the whole person, Tracy approaches wellness with clinical expertise, life experience, and a caring heart. She believes true wellness encompasses physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being and blends her nursing background with faith-filled encouragement to help guide others on their wellness journey. Her goal is to empower clients to make lasting changes that support vibrant, healthy lives.

Tracy treasures making memories with her family as a proud wife, mom, and nana. She loves music, connecting with people, and soaking up life on the water—whether watching sunsets on the boat at the lake or sinking her feet in the sand at the beach.

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Missy Joplin, RN

Missy is a Registered Nurse with a well-rounded nursing background and a passion for helping others be better, feel better, and live better. Originally from Wilmington, North Carolina, she now calls Knightdale home. With a love for lifelong learning and a heart for serving others, Missy is a fierce advocate for her patients and believes in natural, holistic approaches to wellness whenever possible.

At Meliora Wellness, Missy specializes in Breeze Facials, WonderTouch treatments, IV therapies, and Botox. She is passionate about helping clients become the best version of themselves and believes that when you invest in yourself, everything else benefits. For Missy, wellness truly begins with you.

As a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and dog lover, Missy embraces the power of positive thinking and finds joy in reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She believes laughter and meaningful connections are among life’s greatest gifts.

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Dr. Michele Kim is a co-founder of Meliora Wellness and a nationally respected advanced practice provider with more than two decades of clinical experience. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Johns Hopkins University and has been a registered nurse since 2003 and a nurse practitioner since 2007.

As a Master Injector, Dr. Kim specializes in full-face aesthetic solutions with a focus on natural, balanced, and individualized results. Her expertise also includes hormone replacement therapy and medical weight-loss management, where she blends evidence-based medicine with a personalized, whole-patient approach. She is passionate about helping patients feel confident, healthy, and empowered at every stage of life.

Committed to lifelong learning and advancing the field of wellness medicine, Dr. Kim values meaningful connections and time spent with family and friends. Her dedication to excellence and compassionate care continues to inspire the mission and vision of Meliora Wellness.

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Julie Weathers, MSN, FNP-BC, RNFA Family Nurse Practitioner | Hormone Replacement Therapy Provider

Julie Weathers is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse First Assist who serves as a Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) provider at Meliora Wellness. She brings a broad and deeply rooted clinical background spanning surgical, inpatient, outpatient, and procedural care, allowing her to approach hormone health through a comprehensive, whole-patient lens.

Julie’s experience includes advanced practice roles in neurosurgery and wound care, as well as extensive operating room experience as an RN First Assist supporting complex neuro, orthopedic spine, vascular, and general surgical procedures. This foundation has shaped her meticulous, safety-focused, and highly individualized approach to care. In her HRT practice, she looks beyond lab values alone—integrating medical history, symptoms, lifestyle factors, and patient goals to develop thoughtful, evidence-based treatment plans.

A passionate advocate for hormone health and patient advocacy, Julie is committed to patient education and shared decision-making. She prioritizes clear communication and strong therapeutic relationships so patients feel heard, informed, and empowered throughout their care journey.

At Meliora Wellness, Julie is proud to provide personalized hormone and wellness care that blends clinical excellence with compassion, supporting patients in optimizing health, vitality, and long-term well-being.

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