Start with the questions you're already asking.
Why don't I feel like myself? Could these symptoms be connected? What is changing with my hormones? What can I do now to stay healthy and strong?
You may have a long list of symptoms, several folders of lab results, and more theories than answers.
You don't have to organize all of that before you come.
At Grace, we begin with enough time for you to tell the story as you understand it. What you feel. When it started. What changed. What you have tried. What helped, what didn't, and what you hope will be different.
Then we begin putting the clues in order together.
The puzzles I help solve...
Fatigue, poor stamina, or feeling depleted
Brain fog, focus changes, or feeling unlike yourself
Digestive symptoms and food reactions
Hormone, cycle, or midlife changes
Chronic pain, tension, or nervous system strain
Symptoms that seem unrelated or remain unexplained
Questions about staying healthy, strong, and capable regardless of age
You do not need to fit neatly into one category. In fact, most people do not.
How Grace Works
You get space to tell your whole story
We start with your experience, history, symptoms, goals, and prior testing.
We organize the clues
I look for patterns across your symptoms, labs, history, medications, nutrition, daily life, genetics, and environment. We may also look at sleep, stress, nervous system function, movement and structure, and how your body responds under strain, especially when those factors seem connected to your symptoms.
Then we choose the next useful step
That may mean reviewing existing information more carefully, ordering targeted testing, adjusting a medication or supplement plan, using osteopathic treatment when appropriate, or simply changing the order in which we address things.
Build and refine the plan together
The plan should make sense for your body, your life, your goals, and your resources.
Virtual visits are available throughout South Carolina and North Carolina. In-person visits are available in Pickens, SC.
There are a few ways to work with Dr. Melissa
Medical Consultations
We start with your experience, history, symptoms, goals, and prior testing.
Osteopathic Care (OMM)
For hands-on evaluation and treatment when structure, movement, function, and physiology are part of the question.
Specialized Programs
For specific goals that benefit from a more structured plan and support over time.
What to expect from a medical consultation
Initial consultations can be up to two hours, depending on the complexity of your health questions. You only pay for the time we use (see Pricing below).
Before your visit, Dr. Melissa reviews the information you've submitted so your appointment can focus on your questions, what may be connecting the pieces, and what makes sense to do next.
You'll leave with a practical initial plan and a clearer understanding of the next steps, including whether additional testing, treatment, or follow-up would actually be useful.
Ongoing care, when you need it
Follow-up care is shaped around what you need. Sometimes we need time to step back, review new information, and look at the bigger picture. Other times, one focused question or adjustment may only need a brief check-in.
Full follow-up visits allow enough time to review changes, new information, and your plan without rushing. For established patients, brief 15-minute virtual visits are also available when one focused issue doesn't require a full follow-up.
Pricing
Integrative visits: $400 per hour
Regular visits are billed in 15-minute increments, with a 30-minute minimum. Initial visits have up to two hours reserved, but you pay only for the time used.
Focused virtual check-ins: $90
Established patients may also schedule a 15-minute virtual visit for one focused question or adjustment when a regular follow-up isn't needed.
Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMM) visits: $200 for one hour
Visits are up to one hour and include osteopathic evaluation and hands-on treatment tailored to what we find that day. OMM may also be incorporated into any other visit type depending on need and time available.
Programs: varies by program
Grace also offers physician-led programs for health goals that benefit from a more structured approach over time. Each program includes a different combination of physician visits, testing, assessments, and education to support the specific program goal. Program pricing and payment options are listed on each program page.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) cards are accepted, along with major credit and debit cards.
Grace does not bill insurance for services. Superbills are available upon request for patients who wish to submit them to their insurance company for possible reimbursement.
You don't have to solve the whole puzzle before you schedule.
Bring the story as you know it. We'll begin there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to have a diagnosis before scheduling?
No. Many patients come because their symptoms do not yet fit neatly into a diagnosis. You do not need to solve the puzzle before the visit.
Do you accept insurance?
Grace is a direct-pay practice and does not bill insurance. HSA and FSA cards are accepted, and superbills are available upon request.
What specialty testing do you use?
When testing is helpful and makes sense, Grace frequently uses the following tests:
- Genetic analysis
- DUTCH hormone testing
- GI-MAP stool analysis
- Organic Acids Test (OAT)
- MycoTox panels
- Neurotransmitter testing
- Other targeted functional labs
- And standard blood tests
Can Grace replace my primary care doctor?
No. Grace works alongside your established healthcare team and does not provide urgent care or routine primary care services.
Do I need to join a program or package to become a patient?
No. You can work with Grace through individual visits without joining a program or membership.
Grace also offers structured programs for people who want a more comprehensive experience over a defined period of time. Staying You: Aging Your Way, for example, brings together extended physician visits, laboratory and genetic information, group learning, and a personalized long-term plan.
You can choose the kind of care that makes the most sense for you.
Still deciding? Ask Dr. Melissa a question.
Most questions about appointments, pricing, insurance, testing, and what to expect are answered on this page.
If you still have a question that would help you decide whether Grace is a good fit, you may send it directly to Dr. Melissa.
Questions are reviewed personally, and replies are typically sent by email within 2 to 3 business days.
Please note that medical advice, diagnosis, lab interpretation, and treatment recommendations cannot be provided through this form.
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4606 Moorefield Memorial Highway
Pickens, SC 29671
with Willow Retreat Wellness Center
Voice: 864-546-5505
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