About
The Priority One Difference
Our health and wellbeing is impacted by everything in our lives, including our sleep, nutrition, relationships, and habits. For us to achieve our unique health goals, our healthcare needs to be individualized and holistic. Yet the modern healthcare system, which is filled with overcrowded practices, insurance hassles, and impersonal appointments means providers not only spend less time with their patients, but know less about their patients.
Priority One Lifestyle Management was founded by Melanie Hammond, APRN, to provide exceptional holistic care to maximize the quality of life of every client. As a concierge medical practice, Priority One offers exclusive, personalized care with accessibility and convenience, giving our clients direct access to their provider without rushed appointments, challenging administrative hurdles, insurance headaches, or wasted time in waiting rooms.
Our mission is to provide exceptional holistic care to maximize the quality of life of every client.
Values
putting our patients first
Everything we do revolves around our patients—our accessibility, individualized health, wellness plans, & relational investment—because our patients are priority one.
healthcare for the whole person
We take the time to know our patients and provide holistic care that transforms lifestyles, so they get what they need for the lives they want.
long-term relationships
We are there for our patients on their lifelong healthcare journey, getting to know them and forging long-term relationships in the process.
Who we help
We help those who want to take control of their health. Whether you want the convenience and accessibility of concierge medicine, a holistic approach to healthcare, or the opportunity to build a long-term relationship with your provider, we’re here for you.
Meet the Team
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FounderWith 15 years of experience in recovery, age management, and lifestyle choices, Melanie’s extensive education and experience enables her to provide the level of holistic healthcare her patients need and deserve. She earned her BSN and MSN in Nursing from the University of Nevada, Reno, and has been a registered nurse since 2011. Before starting Priority One, she worked for Renown Regional Medical Center, Gastroenterology Associates, Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare, and Silver Sage Center for Family Medicine. As a former fitness trainer with an Associate’s Degree from TMCC, Melanie is experienced in assessing movement and teaching proper technique to clients from all ages and walks of life. She is also certified in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support from the American Heart Association.
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Helmer has been in family medicine for seven years, working with Melanie for six of them. She values being hands-on with patients and helping them in any way, even if that means simply listening to them.She chose this area of work after seeing how difficult home life was for her mother, who was diagnosed with breast cancer. Helmer was motivated to pursue a career in medicine so she could help make life easier for people. Her goal is to provide quality care for patients so that they have peace of mind knowing that they are are heard and taken care of.
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Hola, my name is Yahaira but for short you can call me Yaha! I was born and raised in the biggest little city in the world. One thing about me is I love to help others, choosing to be in the healthcare community gives me an opportunity to do what I love, also it makes me feel great to put a smile on someone’s face!
In my spare time, I love the great outdoors, hiking, lake Tahoe, spending time with family and friends and a big soccer fan!
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Medical Assistant
Rachel has been a Certified Medical Assistant for the past 18 years and has worked with Melanie for the past five years. She has experience in all specialties, but has found her home with Family Medicine because she really enjoys building relationships with clients. With a heart of compassion, she knows first hand that sometimes people just need a shoulder to lean on and an open ear.
In her spare time, Rachel enjoys the outdoors, especially summertime activities like camping, wakeboarding, and spending time with family and friends.
