Melissa Harlacher, FNP-C
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Graduate Education
Auburn University
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Undergraduate Education
Kennesaw State University
Certification
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board Family Nurse Practitioner
National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
Languages Spoken
English
Practicing Location
Primary Care at Ball GroundAbout Melissa Harlacher, FNP-C
Melissa Harlacher views each patient as a whole person and is deeply committed to walking alongside them on their health journey, taking their concerns to heart and doing everything she can to help them reach their goals.
Melissa Harlacher, FNP-C earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Auburn University after completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Kennesaw State University. With nearly 20 years of nursing experience and over five years as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Melissa brings deep clinical expertise and a passion for patient-centered care to Aylo Health.
Melissa is especially passionate about educating her patients on the importance of preventive care, wellness, and holistic health. She believes in building long-term relationships based on trust and respect, and she loves getting to know patients and their families on a personal level.Melissa is board-certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and holds additional certification from the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners for DOT physicals. Her clinical interests include women’s health, mental wellness, weight management, teen and geriatric care, and complex chronic conditions.
Outside of work, Melissa enjoys spending time with her three children and two dachshunds—Maggie and Charles Barkley. She’s a proud Cherokee County native, an avid college football fan (especially Auburn and Tennessee), and loves music, cooking, and traveling with family.