Michelle joined Gastroenterology Associates in September 2023. She earned her undergraduate degree in nursing from Louisiana College in Pineville, Louisiana. She completed her Master of Science degree specializing in the family health nurse practitioner program at Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge. Michelle began her career as a registered nurse, then later served as nurse practitioner with the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections and Appalachian State University. Michelle is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Michelle is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology.