Michael Applegate, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Founder & Clinical Director

Michael Applegate is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years of healthcare experience spanning emergency medicine, critical care, flight medicine, and preventive wellness. Throughout his career, he has been passionate about helping patients not only treat illness, but optimize their health, energy, performance, and quality of life.

As the founder of OTR Health & Wellness, Michael specializes in hormone optimization, medical weight loss, longevity medicine, sexual wellness, and regenerative therapies. His approach combines evidence-based medicine with a personalized treatment strategy that focuses on the unique goals and needs of each patient.

Michael believes that healthcare should go beyond simply managing symptoms. His mission is to help patients feel stronger, healthier, and more confident by addressing the root causes of fatigue, weight gain, hormonal imbalance, and age-related decline.

Known for his straightforward communication style and commitment to exceptional patient care, Michael has helped hundreds of men and women improve their health through individualized treatment plans designed to support long-term wellness and vitality.

When he's not caring for patients, Michael enjoys spending time with his wife Stacy, their six children, and growing family of grandchildren. He is passionate about faith, family, fitness, and helping others live their healthiest lives.