Dr. Melanie MacLaren
Dr. Melanie MacLaren is a naturopathic doctor who is passionate about natural health and the individualized needs of each of her clients. She founded Dragonfly 360 Wellness to help educate others on the benefits of holistic, naturopathic practices. Her practice includes her supervising physician and an esthetician/massage therapist.
Dr. Melanie works with individuals on various chronic health issues such as anxiety, fatigue, insomnia, allergies & food sensitivities, hormone imbalances, digestive issues, and weight gain. Contact Dr. Melanie at (317) 344-9840 to learn more or to schedule either a virtual appointment or an appointment in Indianapolis. She utilizes nutrition, supplements, homeopathic remedies in her practice as well as bio-identical hormone replacement, thyroid glandular, and peptide therapy.
A Naturopathic Doctor Who Listens
After experiencing her own healing crisis in 2005, Dr. Melanie knew she needed more than what mainstream medical treatment provided. Dr. Melanie worked with holistic doctors to help her find balance with chronic stress, digestive issues, fatigue, allergies, asthma, and adrenal issues — using nutrition and natural remedies. This sparked her passion in the field and she wanted to educate others on natural health. With a previous degree from Purdue University in Civil Engineering, she went on to become a Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor with the ANMCB and a Certified NAET Practitioner.
Outside the office, Dr. Melanie enjoys time with her family, tending her own garden, volunteering as a Master Gardener, taking long walks in nature, and reading nonfiction and historical fiction.
"I love teaching others about natural health."
"I feel educating others on natural living provides a sense of empowerment to the individual about their own health.”
Reach Out to Begin Your Wellness Journey
Dr. Melanie’s passion is the core of Dragonfly 360 and one of the many things that sets her apart from other holistic doctors. As a naturopathic doctor, she has experience with a wide range of health issues — and can help you overcome your own healing crisis with natural health remedies. Dragonfly 360's convenient location allows Dr. Melanie to proudly serve Indianapolis, Carmel, and the surrounding areas with naturopathic services. Virtual appointments are also available.
Frequently Asked Questions
We do not take Health insurance but we do take Health Savings Accounts (HSA). Dr. Melanie is treating the underlying cause of your issue which takes time that insurance does not allow.
Your first appointment with Dr. Melanie is a 60-minute comprehensive visit where you’ll discuss your health history, current symptoms, and physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Together, you’ll develop an initial plan, which may include lab testing as well as nutrition and lifestyle recommendations you can begin while waiting for results.
If labs are ordered, your 45-minute lab review is where Dr. Melanie takes a deeper look at your results, connects them with your symptoms, and develops a personalized plan. Depending on your needs, recommendations may include dietary changes, supplements, lifestyle support, or other treatment options.
Dr. Melanie works under the medical direction of William Scott Nall, DO, which allows her to order conventional blood work and prescribe certain medications when appropriate. Some conventional lab testing may be eligible for insurance coverage, depending on your individual plan. Functional lab testing is generally not covered by insurance.
Typically, a 20-minute progress check-in is scheduled about 6–8 weeks later to assess how you’re doing and make adjustments to your plan as needed.
Individual timelines vary, but many patients begin noticing improvements within weeks while deeper healing may take several months. Once a protocol is started, an average timeline is a 10% improvement a week for your main issue. Sometimes is can be faster or a bit longer depending on how long you have had the issue.
For ongoing scripts Dr. Melanie requires a follow up appointment every 6 months to keep patients up to date and offer the best care.
You can call or text us at 317-344-9840 or book online.
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• Hormonal imbalances & PMS• Perimenopause & menopause symptoms• Thyroid dysfunction• Fatigue & low energy• Allergies• Weight resistance• Gut issues & bloating• Anxiety & mood changes• Detox & environmental toxin support
