Medical Services

Melonie graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has been working in medicine since 1994 and as a nurse practitioner, focusing on Family Practice, since 2003. 

Melonie sees patients of all ages at Promise-Healthcare Frances Nelson.

Melonie is excited to provide primary care to her patients and enjoys learning from them. She wants to be able to help guide a patient’s health so they can have the wealth of wealthy and the happiness that hope brings. 

When Melonie is not at work, you will find her outside, listening to all types of music and spending time with her family, her pet turtle, her chickens, and her little dog.

Melonie also enjoys volunteering and giving back to her community.

Shelly received her education from the
University of Illinois.
She started her nursing career in 1993 but took some time off to raise her daughters. She returned to school to become an NP (Nurse Practitioner) and graduated in 2016. She started at Promise Healthcare in 2017.
Shelly is passionate about caring for the community and ensuring that patients receive the care they deserve and get the help they need.

She encourages patients to advocate for their healthcare, ask questions, and do research because they will never be disappointed in taking care of their health.
In her free time, Shelly enjoys spending time with her spouse of 24 years, her three children, and her puppy. She is active in the community and supports CUPHD (Champaign Urbana Public Health District) and Daily Bread Soup Kitchen. Her daughters started Project Warmth to collect winter coats and donate them to patients at the Frances Nelson Clinic.

Dr. Sonja received degrees from Westmont College and Loma Linda University School of Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine Residency at Loma Linda University. Dr Sonja is a board-certified family physician who has been practicing medicine since 1999.

Dr. Sonja sees patients of all ages at Promise Healthcare - Rantoul.

Dr. Sonja loves to encourage patients to improve their physical, emotional, and spiritual health. She lives in Champaign with her husband and two children. 

Sonja E. Hansen, MD es medico familiar certificado y trabaja en Frances Nelson desde el año 2007. “Dra. Sonia” le encanta animar a sus pacientes a que mejoren su salud física, emocional, y espiritual. Ella vive in Champaign con su esposo y sus dos hijos. 

Jenny earned degrees from Indiana University- Purdue University at Indianapolis, and the University of Illinois at Chicago. 

She has been a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at the Promise Healthcare Urbana School Health Center since 2013 and specializes in health education and preventative care for patients from 3 to 18.

She enjoys teaching young patients the habits and daily patterns that will lead to healthier lifestyles and long-term wellness, and she is passionate about finding ways to inspire her patients to get active outdoors. 

Jenny encourages parents and children to get outside any time they can to take advantage of outdoor play's many mental and physical health benefits. 

Jenny is an avid nature lover who likes to hike, kayak, and read in her spare time. She is married and has two teenagers and a dog. 

She gives back to the community by volunteering for the Upper Sangamon River Conservancy, which cleans the Sangamon River and the roadways around it of trash to prevent it from ending up in the river. 

Alanna sees patients of all ages at Promise Healthcare - Frances Nelson.

Alanna earned her associate's degree at Parkland College, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and her Master of Science in Nursing at Walden University. A provider, Alanna knows she impacts people's well-being and improves their health. She wants to work with her patients and encourage them to choose healthcare options that fit their lifestyles.

“Little changes can make a big difference" in your overall health.”

Alana loves movies, reading, and traveling in her spare time. 

Marilyn Perez received an associate’s degree in nursing at Parkland College. She then earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing at Purdue University and her Master's in nursing at Illinois State University.

Marilyn sees patients of all ages at the Promise Healthcare – Frances Nelson location.

Marilyn is passionate about educating her patients on conventional and complementary healing practices that emphasize self-care, nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness.

She encourages patients to incorporate healthy habits into daily life by eating nutritious food, daily movement, good sleeping habits, and reducing stress.  These have been shown to improve/protect their physical and mental health.

When not working, Marilyn enjoys taking walks with her husband and their dog. She likes catching up on FaceTime with her daughters, who live out west, cooking, and traveling, and she likes to read at least one book per month.

Marilyn has been married for 23+ years. She has two adult daughters and a son who is a junior in high school. During the pandemic, her family also adopted a dog, Bruno.

“Patients should choose Promise Healthcare for high-quality care without having to break their bank and for the numerous services provided.”

Dayana received her education at Chamberlain University and is a certified family nurse practitioner. 

Dayana sees patients of all ages at the Promise Healthcare - Frances Nelson location.

She has a clinical interest in preventative care, women’s health, and pediatrics. Dayana has been practicing for over two years. 

Dayana enjoys working with patients of all ages and positively impacting their health. She encourages patients to make lifestyle modifications, including healthy eating habits and regular exercise, because these protect their physical and mental health. 

She likes to travel, cook, and spend time with family in her free time. She is married and the mother of two children.