Melissa grew up on a farm outside of a small central QLD town called Biloela. Enjoying both the violin and piano, Melissa went on to complete a bachelor of music on the violin and taught the violin alongside biomedical studies before completing her bachelor of medicine and surgery in 2014 from Notre Dame Sydney; After migrating south to Melbourne to start her medical career, Melissa worked in a number of hospitals including Western hospital, Royal Women’s hospital and Monash Hospital gaining skills in a diverse array of specialty areas.

Melissa has experience in paediatrics, obstetrics & gynecology, aged care and general medicine. This broad training has allowed her to develop skills and a keen interest ranging from pre-conception health through to age care. Melissa’s passion for obstetrics led her to undertake further training in this area, and she completing a diploma of obstetrics & gynecology in 2017.

Having a love of sea sports and the country side, Melissa has moved to Rosebud to embark on a career in general practice. She is keen to work alongside patients to optimise health concerns, particularly in the areas of women’s health, paediatrics and aged care.