Tamelia Lakraj-Edwards, MD, MPH, ONMM

Tamelia Lakraj-Edwards, MD, MPH, ONMM, is a highly skilled physician specializing in Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and community health. She began her medical education at Spartan Health Sciences University in St. Lucia, West Indies, and further developed her clinical skills during a Family Medicine residency at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, where she earned her intern certificate.

Motivated to make a broader impact, Dr. Lakraj-Edwards transitioned into Clinical Informatics and Population Health, earning her Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. During her MPH practicum, she collaborated with Dr. Joel Stein on alternative methods to opioid use in pain management.

Her commitment to treating the whole person, including their physical, mental, and emotional well-being, led her to complete an Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (ONMM) residency at Larkin Community Hospital. While moonlighting at a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), she recognized a gap in care due to the absence of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) and has since become a strong advocate for its integration into patient care.

Currently, Dr. Lakraj-Edwards continues to serve her community by improving patient outcomes through compassionate, evidence-based care in skilled nursing facilities across the Treasure Coast. In addition to her clinical work, she recently joined the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine in Melbourne, FL, as an adjunct faculty member, where she is dedicated to educating the next generation of osteopathic physicians and furthering the practice of whole-person care.