Visualizing Health and Happiness with Compass Health

Erin brings more than 15 years of experience in healthcare, including over a decade in primary care serving diverse populations. Throughout her career, she has worked within a variety of healthcare models, including traditional insurance-based systems, where time constraints and coverage limitations often made it difficult to deliver the kind of personalized, relationship-driven care she believes patients deserve. These experiences shaped her commitment to a more thoughtful, patient-centered approach and ultimately led her to found Compass Health.

She studied neuroscience at Furman University and went on to earn both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from Duke University.

Erin is especially passionate about supporting women through perimenopause and menopause, and she provides compassionate, evidence-based care for patients navigating obesity medicine. She continues to expand her expertise to better serve her patients at every stage of life.

Erin is not accepting new patients currently. 

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Heather is excited to be part of the Compass Health team, where she brings a passion for preventive care with a special focus on women’s health and mental health. She values building lasting relationships with patients and caring for entire families through every stage of life. Her approach to primary care is holistic and family-centered, blending lifestyle support, medical management, nutrition, and complementary therapies. Heather is also a dedicated advocate for the well-being of mothers and caregivers.

She began her studies in Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester, where she later earned a second bachelor’s degree in Nursing. She went on to complete her Doctorate in Nursing Practice at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has pursued additional training in integrative gynecology and perimenopause and menopause care.

Heather’s clinical background includes over a decade of experience in healthcare, with work spanning neurology and neurosurgery at UNC Hospitals and later practicing as a Nurse Practitioner in a traditional primary care setting. She also enjoys teaching nursing students and has published in the Journal for Nurse Practitioners and other academic journals.

Melissa brings over a decade of hands-on experience in medical offices, along with a genuine passion for helping others. She is driven by building meaningful connections with patients and teammates, a commitment to continuous learning, and the opportunity to make a positive impact each day.

Outside of work, Melissa enjoys adventures with her three godchildren, exploring all things horror—from movies and shows to haunted attractions—with her bestie, visiting amusement parks, and spending quality time with her cat, Gemma.