Hickory Office
1939 Tate Blvd SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Michelle Ollis, DNP, FNP
Michelle Ollis graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Lenoir-Rhyne University in 2003. With a dedication to furthering her education and expertise, she earned her Master of Science in Nursing Education from Lenoir-Rhyne University in 2015, followed by a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a specialization as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from the same institution in 2021. Throughout her distinguished career, Michelle has gained extensive experience in Labor and Delivery, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Nursery, Pediatrics and Critical Care nursing. She has excelled in various roles, including bedside nurse, charge nurse, nurse manager, patient care coordinator, and nursing supervisor. Her practical expertise spans acute care settings in two community hospitals located in Hickory, NC, and Morganton, NC, where she serves as a Nurse Practitioner caring for hospitalized patients.
In 2016, Michelle transitioned to academia, joining Lenoir-Rhyne University as a full-time professor. She was appointed as the FNP Director in 2022, where she is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of nurse practitioners and advancing the field of nursing education. Michelle co-founded Harmony Health and Wellness in Hickory, NC, in 2023, a venture that exemplifies her commitment to holistic patient care. In addition, she published an article in November 2021 in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychology entitled “A Program to Improve the Assessment of a Child for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.” As part of Optimal Health and Wellness, Michelle is eager to integrate her extensive clinical and educational background into functional medicine, providing patients with comprehensive and personalized healthcare solutions.
Meet Sara Piercy
Sara Piercy, DNP, FNP-C has served as a nurse practitioner for nearly ten years, primarily in acute medicine caring for hospitalized patients. Transitioning from full-time hospital medicine in 2021, Sara pursued her passion for teaching and currently teaches in the undergraduate and graduate/doctoral nursing programs at the university level.
In 2023, Sara co-founded Harmony Health & Wellness, an integrative medical and aesthetic practice in Hickory, NC. By integrating functional medicine into her current practice, Sara hopes to combine her vast experience in healthcare with her teaching enthusiasm to empower patients in managing their health and achieve holistic well-being. Beyond her professional endeavors, Sara enjoys making memories with her family, reading, and traveling.