About Us | Meadville

Upon completion of her residency Dr. Dengler returned to her home state of Pennsylvania and is now in private practice and teaches holistic nutrition and courses in health and wellness for several universities. In her practice, Dr. Dengler is pleased to offer natural health care for the whole family and specializes in food sensitivities and gastrointestinal conditions as well as women’s health and hormone balancing. She takes an individualized approach to health and is committed to supporting the body’s inherent ability to heal using natural therapies to restore health.

Dr. Melissa Dengler received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania, in 2001. She received her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2005 and then completed a one year residency in family medicine at the Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center in Scottsdale, AZ with a special focus in homeopathy, environmental medicine and clinical nutrition.

For more information about naturopathic medicine or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Dengler, please call our office at 814-720-4825.

Dr. Jennifer McKinley grew up across several states as part of an Air Force family, an experience that fostered her adaptability and curiosity. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Delaware and worked in biotechnology, diagnostic testing, and reproductive medicine before earning her doctoral degree in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University.

Dr. McKinley has completed additional training in fertility and has a special interest in helping couples achieve healthy pregnancies. As a mother of two young children, she also enjoys supporting pediatric patients and families through all stages of health. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Association of Naturopathic Physicians (PANP).

Outside of practice, Dr. McKinley enjoys caring for her family’s 11-acre homestead, where they maintain an apple orchard, greenhouses, goats, and rabbits.

Vince Ganoe is a graduate of the Professional Masters Level Acupuncture program of the American Institute of Alternative Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. He is certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and is registered by the State Medical Board of Pennsylvania. He has been in practice since 2014.

Vince’s expertise includes providing relief for pain issues such as acute and chronic knee, neck and back pain, plantar fasciitis, and headaches, and other health-related concerns including depression, anxiety and the ill-effects of stress. He utilizes different techniques in addition to acupuncture such as motor and trigger point release (dry needling), cupping and micro-current therapy. Needles may or may not be used.

Vince’s prior work in employee health and wellness programs has given him the experience needed to address the wide range of needs and concerns of his patients.

Dr. Gray completed her Doctorate of Chiropractic in 2019 from Northeast College of Health Sciences after falling in love with the profession as a teenager after seeing her parents’ life improve significantly after starting care. She is certified in RockTape and ConnecTX Instrument Assisted Therapy, and has certificates in Sports Science and Human Performance and Whole Food Nutrition.

Dr. Gray loves to be outside in her garden and taking care of her many house plants. She also enjoys playing with her dog, knitting, and finding new recipes to make and share.

Dr. Gray offers individualized care tailored to patients needs with lots of muscle work and manual adjusting designed to help everyone move and feel their best. She also likes to help people stay healthy by teaching them methods to keep their bodies feeling good after their adjustments. Dr. Gray looks forward to helping you feel better and move better!

Rebecca Gaines was born in Erie, Pa. After high school she wanted to pursue a career in the health care field but not sure what area. She took a year of general studies at Edinboro University. Always having a desire to use her hands she decided on Massage Therapy and has provided this service for 20 years. She graduated from Great Lakes Institute of Technology in May 2002. She started practicing massage therapy in a small spa in Erie, Pa for her first year. Then wanting to be more in the health field, she found an opening with a chiropractor in Edinboro, Pa where she stayed for 17 years.

Experiencing health issues, she decided to take off from massage therapy for a year and a half. Missing the ability to help people she decided to return to Massage Therapy. With the need to be closer to home for her family she has started her new path with Vitality Natural Health and Wellness Center. Rebecca believes in trying to find the balance between modern medicine, alternative therapies, supplements, healthy eating, and exercise. She loves being able to give people physical relief from sore, achy, and painful muscular issues. She uses a mixture of Swedish Massage with some Deep Tissue Massage to tailor each session to the needs of each client.

Rebecca enjoys being outside with her family raising their garden, chickens, ducks, guineas, rabbits, cats, and dogs. She also keeping busy with baseball, cub scouts, hunting, fishing, and hiking.

Rebecca offers massage therapy at both the Meadville and Grove City locations.

Sharon has had a long passion for the healthcare field which has lasted for over 30 years. She started her career off at UPMC Passavant Hospital in 1990 in the Respiratory and Cardiology Departments. Thanks to her dad and his strenuous job in the autobody industry, she found that she had a special gift in massage at an early age, but she did not pursue this for many years.

Sharon graduated from Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy earning her certification in massage as well as Laurel Technical institute for her Licensing. With Sharon’s experience, she prides herself in bringing relief mind, body and soul to those who are in pain, need relaxation or stressed. To ensure the client’s comfort and satisfaction, she customizes a treatment plan offering a variety of massage styles including Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue work, Sports Massage, Hot Stone as well as Pregnancy Massage.

Sharon is available for massage and reflexology appointments at the Meadville and Grove City locations.

Kelly was born and raised in Crawford County. She is a 2007 graduate of Great Lakes Institute of Technology’s Massage Therapy program. After graduation she worked for a chiropractic office as a certified massage therapist for three and a half years before becoming licensed in 2010. She continued working for the chiropractor until becoming an independent contractor in June of 2020.

Kelly enjoys using massage to help clients reduce stress and decrease general muscle tension, assist in recovering from injuries, and to promote overall wellbeing.

When she is not at work Kelly operates a small homestead that includes gardens, pigs, chickens, ponies and various other critters. She believes in being a good steward of the land. She has been blessed with and loves being out in nature and spending time with the Creator. She also enjoys spending time with her husband, crafting and walking her dogs.

Blair became a certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner through The Nutritional Therapy Association in 2014. Growing up on a small farm in Guys Mills sparked her interest in nature and science. While studying at Allegheny College, she majored in Biology, specifically focusing on Microbiology. After graduating from Allegheny, she studied at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health where she obtained a Masters of Science in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, and then worked as a research technician in an HIV laboratory. During her time as a microbiologist, she learned that the majority of our immune system is housed in our digestive tract. She became very interested in how the condition of the gut could impact the strength of the immune system and overall health. The more she learned about the gut, the more she grew passionate about nutrition. Today, she enjoys working with clients to create individualized nutrition and lifestyle plans to help them reach their health goals.

Blair has been an athlete most of her life, competing in cross country and track in high school and college, and later finding CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting. In 2016, she became a certified Sports Performance Coach through USA Weightlifting.

Her joy in life is raising her two small children, and spending time with friends and family.

Ame began her academic journey attending Allegheny College. She is a practicing psychophysiologist and mind body medicine practitioner. She recently graduated with her Ph.D. in applied psychophysiology. Ame has participated in conducting research for universities and non-profit organizations as well as wellness programs for the United Nations Development Program.   

Even though academics have been a focus, health and wellness continue to be a priority for Ame. She has found lots of healing through yoga and meditation and is a certified yoga teacher and meditation practitioner as well as a certified health coach.   

Ame was born and raised in northern California but is living back in the area to be close to family members now living in Conneaut Lake.  She is familiar with traveling the country and the globe. However, her favorite regular travel destination is Ireland. Along with traveling, Ame enjoys spending time with her husband and furry creatures in the great outdoors. She is very excited to be at Vitality, and in the community. You can find her welcoming customers and assisting with wellness appointments. BS, MA, Ph.D., CBIS, RYT200, CHC 

Phil Davis began his Martial Arts / Energy training at the age of 16 with The American Karate - Kung Fu Federation under Master Guy Savelli.

He has studied many forms of energy work and became interested in Reiki healing through his training.  Phil studied Reiki under Reiki Master Julia Thompson and was Attuned to Reiki I on June 23 , 2019 and Reiki II on November 24, 2019 by Ms. Thompson.  He was attuned to Reiki Master by Reiki Master David Peters on August 8, 2021.

Phil is an Affiliate Member of (ICRT) International Center For Reiki Training under Reiki Master William Lee Rand and was promoted to registered Holy Fire III Usui Karuna Reiki Master/teacher.  He has also studied with Inner Compass LLC under Reverend Joanne Franchina in Spirit Messaging.

Terry Hemlock completed a four year Feldenkrais professional training in 1991 in the New York city area. He is certified through the Feldenkrais Guild of North America to practice Functional Integration and Awareness Through Movement. He chose the Feldenkrais Method to compliment physical therapy in order to help people achieve more functional and fulfilling lives through gentle mindful movement to bring new awareness and possibilities into every aspect of their lives.

He received a BA in Sociology from Saint Vincent college in 1971 and graduated from Wayne State University with a BS in Physical Therapy in 1975. Terry has practiced in hospitals, nursing homes, home PT and private practice settings. Emphasis has been on orthopedic PT and manual therapy. He has incorporated the Feldenkrais Method into his PT practice working with children to the elder citizen. He has taught Awareness Through Movement classes throughout Northwest PA and Western NY.

He provides individual Awareness Through Movement lessons and Functional Integration lessons at Vitality Health and Wellness.

Rebecca oversees the operations of Vitality's 3 locations. With over 30 years of retail management, she has the experience to help Vitality grow and serve the Meadville, Grove City and Lakewood communities.

She has been a Certified Reflexologist since 2012. Rebecca was led to this decision after experiencing an unexplained health challenge that could have resulted in hospital procedures, however she remedied it with reflexology. Upon evaluating the purpose of this event, she realized it was her call to provide reflexology professionally to those who seek an alternative, drug free and a non-invasive healing option. Her personal reward is seeing the benefits her clients realize with her reflexology treatments.

Rebecca has walked her talk by living a healthy lifestyle, including eating unprocessed foods (mostly raw), using nutritional supplements, and getting adequate exercise. Her objective is to feel good every day! Reflexology has also been an important ingredient in her health protocol. She has been benefiting from reflexology since she was a young girl.

After working in the corporate world for many years, she moved on to co-creating a sustainable farm and natural bakery and was the general manager for a natural foods co-op for several years.

She enjoys growing much of her food, taking long walks in the woods among the wildlife, reading about the latest in health and nutrition, and caring for her furry family members. Each day she practices mindfulness and kindness as she travels her spiritual journey.

Diana is the smiling face you will encounter when arriving at Vitality Natural Health and Wellness Center. She will answer questions, assist in selecting products, schedule appointments and keeps order in the office. She takes pride in providing excellent customer service.

Diana spent many years as a nurse in several settings. Assisting a surgeon in the operating room, working in two family practice offices and a urologist’s office are among her many accomplishments. With this experience, it was a natural transition to work in the office at Vitality.

Being a 70’s girl, she learned about natural therapies and found health benefits from various supplements. Upon her nursing training, she then followed the traditional medical protocols for herself and her family. Years later, she realized there were options to traditional medicine and began researching different modalities. Having found positive results from yoga, dietary changes, exercise, and supplementation, she was able to discontinue medications for rheumatoid arthritis. This led her to proceed on the path of natural alternatives as a part of her lifestyle.

Diana spends her non-working time caring for her family, teaching Sunday School, walking and staying in shape. Her strength comes from her Christian faith.

Colleen will offer you a warm welcome when you arrive at Vitality Natural Health and Wellness Center. She is excited to help each one of our valued customers with scheduling appointments, answering questions, selecting products, and much more. Colleen takes great pride in proving and creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for every visitor at Vitality.

Colleen grew up in a bustling home with many siblings. She graduated top of her class from Electrical Occupations. After high school, Colleen explored many different career paths but ultimately settled in the field of helping people. She has lived in Crawford County for most of her life and considers Meadville to be her home. Colleen enjoys spending time with the many members of her family, enjoying nature and trying new recipes.

Colleen looks forward to putting her passion for helping others to use at Vitality Natural Health and Wellness Center.

Rhonda was born and raised in Conneautville PA. She obtained her associate’s degree in Specialized Technology for Computer Aided Drafting and Design from Pittsburgh Technical Institute in 1999. She attended school and worked in the drafting field in Pittsburgh for 4 years. In 2000 she married her high school sweetheart and they chose to move back to the Springboro area to be closer to family. Rhonda then decided to work in housekeeping at Meadville Medical Center where she fell in love with the healthcare environment. She has experience working in a long term care setting along with several years working in primary care as an LPN.

Rhonda developed some health issues in 2010 which forced her to stay home. She focused on raising her 3 beautiful daughters and learning how to live with her illness for the next 15 years. As she has learned to navigate her illness and her children are starting their own careers in college, Rhonda’s desire to help others in their own health journey remains. She is excited to learn more about natural health and healing so she can help others feel better, too. Rhonda is the Office Manager at the Meadville Vitality location as well as one of the phlebotomists there.

Rhonda and her family enjoy various sporting activities as she and her husband have coached travel softball for more than 14 years together. Rhonda also enjoys gardening, caring for her indoor plants and sharing love and positivity with others around her. She enjoys spending time with her dog and extended family as often as possible.

Meagan has been local to the Meadville area since she was 14 years old. She was homeschooled her whole life and graduated early to immediately enter the workforce full time at 17. After a few years of working multiple jobs at a time she applied to Vitality at 21 years old hoping to find a more balanced work/life relationship and to learn more about the field. The same year she started at Vitality she also married her husband, and they began their life together.

Meagan and her husband now have a little girl and are enjoying family life in Meadville.

You can catch Meagan enjoying the outdoors, reading and enjoying time with friends and family- always with coffee in hand.

Meagan is grateful to have “grown up” at Vitality and to continue to serve the community she loves.