People or things we don’t expect can impact and shape our lives, driving us to our purpose. There have been several of these life-shaping events for Dr. Melissa Parker, MD, FACOG, the first when her fifth-grade teacher handed her a book that unknowingly mapped out her future—one that would lead her to a career as a respected and revered Ob/Gyn physician.
After graduating from Emory University’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
she joined Roswell Ob/Gyn in 1999 and, for 25 years, has been a trusted partner in
women’s health—walking alongside patients through every stage of life.
An unexpected turn came when her son, William, suffered a traumatic brain injury
during an 8th grade football game. “I will never forget that feeling, as a mom and a
doctor, being next to him unconscious on the field. I knew the reality—we might not even
make it to the hospital,” she recalls.
What followed was a story of courage, hope, and an outpouring of love. After weeks in the ICU, multiple surgeries, countless prayers, and unwavering support, William made a full recovery; nothing short of a miracle fueled by prayer. He graduated from Auburn University this last December, finishing in 3 ½ years. “The kindness we received—calls, letters, and simple gestures—was humbling.”
Now her purpose is to do more for women as they evolve beyond their childbearing years. Dr. Parker spent time researching anti-aging medicine, earning a certification in Functional Medicine Anti-Aging, and opening Big Sky Anti-Aging at Avalon. “Women need someone to listen, guide, and help them navigate this stage of life,” she explains.
Why the name Big Sky? The answer: her family home, Montana, with its rivers, mountains, and big, open skies. Dr. Parker has dreamed of building a life there for decades. Now, she’s making it happen: splitting her time between Georgia and Bozeman, where she’s building a home just three miles from her parents.
Her new practice blends her professional expertise and personal passions.
Integrative medicine allows us to dig deeper—gut health, lab work, and lifestyle changes—so we can create personalized plans to help women thrive and take control of their mind, body and spirit,” she says.
With Big Sky Anti-Aging, Dr. Parker is on a mission to help women embrace this new chapter, feel vibrant, and truly take charge of their health, for the long term. “We’re done feeling ‘crazy’ or unheard,” she says. “It’s time to make the decision to maximize your life…and longevity.”
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