Clinical Expertise and Special Interests
Lacy is a nurse practitioner with over 14 years of experience. She specializes in treating those suffering from headaches/migraines, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy. She is also a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Registered Nurse (MSCN), is certified in Headache Medicine, and is a Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN). Her philosophy of care is to look at the “big picture” with the goal of improved overall wellness. Lacy is someone who takes the time to listen, is thorough and honest, and advocates for her patients and their families.
Our providers work collaboratively in a care team model.
Educational Foundation
Master of Science in Nursing: Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
Certifications
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Multiple Sclerosis Certified Nurse
Headache Medicine
Affiliations
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
National Headache Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lacy Ihde's background and training?
Lacy Ihde is an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APNP) in the Neurology specialty at Neuroscience Group, seeing patients at both the Appleton and Neenah locations. She completed both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Master of Science in Nursing at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan. She brings over 14 years of nursing experience to her role, and holds three distinct specialty certifications: Multiple Sclerosis Certified Registered Nurse (MSCN), Headache Medicine certification, and Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN). This combination of specialty certifications is rare and reflects a depth of focused clinical training in MS and headache that goes well beyond standard APNP practice. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the National Headache Foundation.
Is Lacy Ihde board-certified or licensed as a nurse practitioner?
Yes. Lacy holds Adult Nurse Practitioner certification and three additional specialty certifications: Multiple Sclerosis Certified Registered Nurse (MSCN), Headache Medicine certification, and Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN). The MSCN is a nationally recognized credential from the International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses that signifies specialized expertise in MS care. The Headache Medicine certification reflects focused training in the diagnosis and management of headache disorders. The CCRN reflects clinical expertise in critical care nursing. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the National Headache Foundation.
What does Lacy Ihde do at Neuroscience Group?
Lacy is a neurology APNP at Neuroscience Group, specializing in the management of headache and migraine, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy at the Appleton and Neenah locations. She works as part of Neuroscience Group's collaborative neurology care team, bringing subspecialty-level certification in both headache medicine and MS care to her patient practice. Over her 14-plus years of experience she has developed deep expertise in the long-term management of these chronic conditions, and she is particularly known for the lasting relationships she builds with patients and their families over time. Her CCRN background also gives her clinical grounding in higher-acuity neurological situations that extends beyond typical outpatient APNP practice.
What is the difference between seeing Lacy Ihde and a physician at Neuroscience Group?
As an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner, Lacy works collaboratively with and under the oversight of the neurology physicians at Neuroscience Group. What distinguishes her particularly is her triple specialty certification in MS, Headache Medicine, and critical care — credentials that reflect a level of focused subspecialty training that goes significantly beyond standard APNP practice. For patients managing chronic conditions like MS and migraine, Lacy offers highly specialized, ongoing care that many patients find indistinguishable in depth and quality from physician visits. Her 14-plus years of experience and her long-term relationship model mean patients with complex or long-standing neurological conditions benefit from a provider who knows their full history and brings focused subspecialty knowledge to every encounter.
What conditions does Lacy Ihde help manage?
Lacy specializes in headache and migraine, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy. Her MS Certified Nurse credential makes her one of the most specifically trained MS care providers in the practice, and her Headache Medicine certification reflects the same level of focused training for complex headache and migraine management. For MS patients, this includes disease-modifying therapy management, infusion coordination, ongoing monitoring, and long-term care planning. For headache and migraine patients, treatment may include preventive and acute medication management, CGRP therapies, Botox, infusion therapy, and nerve blocks, coordinated through Neuroscience Group's comprehensive headache and infusion programs. For epilepsy patients, she provides ongoing medication management and monitoring in collaboration with the neurology team.
What is Lacy's approach to patient care?
Lacy's philosophy is to look at the whole picture rather than just the immediate complaint, with the overarching goal of improved overall wellness. She takes the time to listen, is thorough and honest, and advocates for her patients and their families throughout their care. The part of her work she values most is the long-term relationships she builds with patients over time, which is a natural fit for someone who specializes in chronic conditions like MS and migraine that require ongoing, evolving management rather than one-time interventions. Her combination of specialized certifications, deep clinical experience, and relationship-centered philosophy makes her a particularly strong match for patients who need consistent, knowledgeable, long-term neurological support.
” I enjoy the long term relationships I build with people and their families.”