At Mountain Air Wellness, LLC, our mission is to elevate the mental and physical well-being of our community by providing comprehensive, compassionate, and personalized healthcare services. We specialize in psychiatric care, chronic pain management, weight management, and other conditions that commonly coexist with mental health concerns. Our goal is to empower individuals to take control of their health and well-being through an integrated approach, innovative treatments, and a supportive environment that promotes lasting wellness and improved quality of life.

Hi, I’m Michelle D. Presley, DNP, ACNP-BC, PMHNP. I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice with advanced training in acute care, pain management, and psychiatric mental health. I completed my residency training at the University of Kentucky Neuro-ICU, where I worked alongside anesthesiologists, nurses, physical therapists, and CRNAs caring for critically ill patients with complex neurological conditions. In May 2026, I completed my Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree, further expanding my ability to provide comprehensive care for patients experiencing mental health challenges.

As a nurse practitioner, I began my career helping patients manage chronic pain through spinal cord stimulators and intrathecal pain pumps. Through this work, I developed a deep appreciation for the powerful connection between mental and physical health. Over the years, I have become increasingly passionate about helping individuals manage both chronic pain and mental health conditions to improve function, restore hope, and live their best lives. I believe that patients deserve compassionate, evidence-based care without judgment or stigma. Too often, individuals with chronic pain, ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other conditions feel misunderstood or treated as though they are doing something wrong simply because they require ongoing treatment or controlled medications. My goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered as they receive the care they need to thrive.

I have always been passionate about healthy living and helping people become the best versions of themselves. Through Mountain Air Wellness, I have the opportunity to provide personalized care that addresses the whole person—not just symptoms—while partnering with patients to achieve their health, wellness, and life goals.

In my personal time, I am a mother of three young children who keep life fun, active, and fast-paced. We love spending time outdoors biking, skiing, hiking, and swimming at the hot springs. After years of commuting to work in the Vail Valley from Leadville, I was excited to finally call the Valley home and become even more connected to the community I serve.