Melissa Bailey, APRN, FNP-C
Melissa Bailey APRN, FNP-C, FMCP-M grew up in a small rural Kansas town. She graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and worked for several years in the operating room at a local hospital. She decided to further her education and graduated with honors with a Master of Science degree in Nursing from Maryville University. She has also completed her certification with the Institute of Function. After completing her master’s degree, she worked in primary care for a time, then transitioned back to surgery for six years. For the last 3 years, she has had the privilege of using her certification in Functional Medicine to guide countless patients towards healing and longevity at the KU Functional Medicine clinic.
Her functional medicine journey started while working in conventional medicine practices. During that time Melissa realized too many patients were being treated for symptoms, not the underlying causes. She saw patients who felt dismissed and unheard, carrying around a lengthy list of unresolved symptoms. She wanted to offer a different path that looked at the whole person, not just lab values. Her passion for long term health and a systems-based approach was ignited when she realized she could improve her own health and symptoms through Functional Medicine. Following the Functional Medicine principles, she has been able to balance hormone health, improve gut health, sleep better, and feel better overall. Most importantly, her race times have improved!
Functional Medicine allows her to look for the why behind symptoms. This helps the patient restore balance and achieve lasting wellness through a personalized, evidence-based approach. Melissa is now allowed to empower the patient with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive. A personalized treatment plan is developed using a science-based approach that considers each person’s unique genetics, lifestyle, and biochemical makeup to promote optimal health. When she is not collaborating with patients, Melissa enjoys ultra-running, gravel biking, hiking 14ers and just being outside in general. She also loves spending time with her ever[1]expanding family. She has three wonderful children: Kelly, who is married to Trey, Macy, and Colton.