Our Fabulous Doctors

Dr. Melina Youngs, D.C.

Dr. Melina “Mel” Youngs…is a longtime resident of Cape Coral. In fact, there is a unique story behind her 916 Cape Coral Parkway clinic. It was the same location her parents owned and operated the famous YUMS ice cream store for many years. Her practice has been built by getting people well, one person at a time. Good news travels fast and patients who received relief from their pain have referred their friends and family to Dr. Mel. Her patients have become her extended family and they enjoy the extra care and concern that she provides, much like the doctor–patient relationship in the old days.

Dr. Mel offers…lifestyle modification coaching to her patients that can change the way they feel through nutrition counseling, exercise instruction as well as ergonomic advice. As a nationally certified group fitness instructor and former aerobics and kickboxing instructor, she has made a full time commitment to teaching others how to achieve healthy lifestyles. Her approach to health care reflects the newest research in health preservation and longevity.

She teaches her patients the art of maintaining their health rather than just treating disease.

Dr. Mel Youngs has received the following:

• B.S. in Advertising from University of Florida in 1996
• B.S. in Human Biology from Logan College in 1998
• Doctorate in Chiropractic in 1999

Dr. Misty Hutchinson, D.C.

Dr. Misty Hutchinson grew up in the mountains of wild and wonderful West Virginia. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Marshall University and Doctorate from Sherman College of Chiropractic. Dr. Hutchinson owned her own wellness clinic in West Virginia for 18 years before deciding to move to the Sunshine State to escape the long winters and snow.

She is passionate about promoting the health of the entire family and prides herself in building lasting relationships with her patients and the community. She has extensive experience working with a wide range of patients and conditions, and takes a special interest in children of all ages, including infants and newborns. Dr. Hutchinson also specializes in women’s health, most notably in correcting imbalances and discomforts commonly experienced during pregnancy.

Dr. Hutchinson’s approach combines chiropractic adjustments with therapeutic modalities such as massage therapy, K-Laser, and spinal decompression. These treatments are customized to a patient’s condition and work together to provide relief quickly and effectively. Dr. Hutchinson addresses physical symptoms along with the underlying cause in order to alleviate pain and improve quality of life as quickly as possible.

Dr. Hutchinson has a fun family life with an overly competitive husband, teenage daughter, and three crazy cats. Outside of the practice, you will most likely find her spending time with her family, doing yard work, on the beach, or bicycling.

Dr. Abby Green, D.C.

Dr. Abby Green grew up in southeastern Michigan and attended Michigan State University for her Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science. After graduating, she found a job as a zookeeper at the St. Louis Zoo, but was unfortunately laid off at the end of 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, keeping a positive attitude, Dr. Abby took this opportunity to pursue what she is most passionate about: helping those in need.

Dr. Abby went on to attend Logan University with the goal of providing relief from pain, much like her own experience with chiropractic throughout high school. Dr. Abby believes in treating the root cause of the problem, not just the symptoms themselves. This means treatment might include soft tissue work, K-Laser therapy or at-home exercises along with adjustments.

In her free time, Dr. Abby enjoys being active outside in the sun, playing with her dog or relaxing by the water. She is very excited to be a member of Dr. Mel’s Chiropractic team!