Laura Anne Melms, DNP

Information for Patients

From the practitioner: About My Practice

I see patients (6 months to adulthood) for functional medicine consultations. I am in-network with many insurance companies, bill primary care office visit codes based on time for visits. Initial and follow-up visits are all 60 minutes in length. Visits are available in person or virtual/video. Must be in the state of Minnesota to be seen for a virtual visit. I do not function as a primary care provider. All patients are required to have a primary care provider.

From the practitioner: What Patients Can Expect

I do not function as a primary care provider. All patients who work with me must also have a primary care provider.

Medical Specialties

• Functional Medicine

Medical Conditions

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Autoimmune Disease
• Chronic Disease
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Depression, Anxiety or Bipolar Disorder
• Diabetes
• Digestive disorders
• Fatigue
• Female Disorders
• Fibromyalgia
• Gluten Sensitivity
• Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
• Metabolic Syndrome (pre-diabetes, insulin resistance)
• Migraines and Headaches
• Stress-related Conditions
• Thyroid, adrenal and other hormonal disorders
• Weight or Metabolism concerns

Languages Spoken

• English

Graduate School Education

University of Minnesota Doctor of Nursing Practice; Family Nurse Practitioner

Professional Associations

The Institute for Functional Medicine

IFM Coursework

• Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice
• Bioenergetics (formerly Energy) Advanced Practice Module
• Cardiometabolic Advanced Practice Module
• Environmental Health (formerly Detox) Advanced Practice Module
• GI Advanced Practice Module
• Hormone Advanced Practice Module
• Immune Advanced Practice Module