MEET DR. MILAM, D.O 

Osteopathic Doctor San Diego

Dr. Milam is an expert in Osteopathic Medicine, Integrative Psychiatry, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. With a focus on healing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—she blends traditional medical practices with whole-person and interdisciplinary approaches for a truly comprehensive care experience. From using Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMM) to ease physical pain to addressing mental health through integrative psychiatry and incorporating mindfulness for emotional balance, each treatment plan is uniquely tailored to support her patients’ needs.

Qualifications and Expertise
  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) – Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Board-certified in Family Medicine & Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMM)
  • Integrative Psychiatry Fellowship – Integrative Psychiatry Institute
  • Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Instructor – Brown University
  • Acupuncture for Physicians – HELMS Institute
  • Ketamine-Assisted Therapy – In progress

Dr. Milam’s multidisciplinary approach spans both mental and physical health, with a track record of success supporting diverse populations, including high-performing professionals, trauma survivors, ADAF, and veterans. Her clinical experience with Lyra Health included providing telemedicine-based mental health care to individuals across the country, and her service as a Residency-Trained Flight Surgeon and officer in the United States Air Force (AFSOC) connected her deeply to the medical needs of elite military teams.

As a veteran herself, Dr. Milam brings cultural understanding, deep respect, and trauma-informed insight to her work with military personnel and fellow veterans—especially those navigating the aftereffects of high-intensity service, operational stress, or reintegration challenges. She is passionate about offering grounded, evidence-informed care to those who have served.

Her global perspective is shaped by years of humanitarian work, including her role as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Bolivia, where she led health and nutrition initiatives in underserved communities. From leading mindfulness workshops for Special Ops military populations to advancing integrative medicine education, Dr. Milam’s diverse experiences reflect her commitment to whole-person healing—and to walking alongside her patients every step of the way.

Osteopathic Medicine San Diego