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.

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.

Keith was born and raised in Millcreek, PA. after trying several different jobs, his desire to help people let him to Massage Therapy. While practicing massage, he pursued a degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant, a field he worked in for almost 15 years.

As it did for many, the Covid pandemic prompted another career change for Keith and he went back into Massage Therapy. Keith enjoys utilizing his extensive background in PTA and Massage Therapy to create a custom approach for every client. He specializes in Trigger Point Therapy and Deep Tissue Massage.

In his down time, Keith enjoys a variety of hobbies including wine making, volleyball, reading, moving and forging.

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.

Tara Graham holds a variety of holistic health and fitness certifications. She has 20 years of experience as a Wellness Educator and Holistic Health Coach.  In addition to nutrition, her studies include yoga, Ayurveda and MindBody therapy. Her mission is to educate, inspire health and wellness, and guide lifestyle changes.

Tara’s unique style integrates the body, mind and spirit. She empowers her clients to live intentionally, tune into their inner voice, cultivate self-love, and make space for self-care. She brings a healing presence to her work through compassion, empathy, deep listening and communication skills. Her training in positive psychology, behavior modification coaching, and mindfulness provides her with a toolbox of techniques to help her clients understand how all areas of their lives are connected. Her philosophy is based on bio-individuality and believes everyone has a unique path that leads to wellness. She guides her clients to select the food and lifestyle choices that result in improving emotional, mental and physical balance.

Tara offers individual & group coaching, and workshops and seminars on health and wellness. She is an active backpacker and volunteers in the local community leading adventures. At home, she enjoys creating new recipes, reading and listening to podcasts on yoga, philosophy and science.

Kay Ferraro was child number seven of nine children born to Shirley and Bomber Ferraro.  Kay is fraternal twin to brother, Daniel, fighting to make her way into the world several minutes before him.  She grew up in a busy home, doing chores, and because of being is such a large family where funds were often scarce, Kay went to work in high school and has never stopped.  Being a part of such a big family taught Kay team work and gave her a great work ethic that continues to contribute to her boundless energy.

After graduation, Kay trained for cosmetology and became licensed but it never quite filled the bill for her.  She then pursued phlebotomy at JH Thompson and hit her lane with a career spanning 28 years at Associated Clinical Laboratories. Kay eventually embraced retirement and decided that full retirement didn’t suit her active lifestyle and was pleased to accept a position at Vitality.

Kay believes in public service and finds joy volunteering at a local fire department and helps with area fund raising for people in need.  She never meets a stranger and always at ease reaching out.  She maintains her yard and flowers and relishes moments by the pool, and quiets herself coloring adult coloring books.  Blessed with three sons, Jeremy, Ryan, and Adam, and 6 grandchildren, Kay Ferraro's life is a tapestry woven with family, relationships, career, and meaningful pastimes.

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.

Amber has been a student of various yoga practices for more than 20 years.  Her chosen style is Viniyoga: A therapeutic, breath-centric practice. She takes a holistic/therapeutic approach to yoga that is of body, mind, and spirit through a variety of modalities. She believes in a practice that is unique to each student and offers adaptations and the use of props as needed to allow each individual to gain accessibility and awareness of the mechanics of their own body. She is an advocate for empowering people in mind, body, and spirit.

Through her own practice, she has gained a deeper sense of self and balance in all areas of her life.  As a person who has frequented the hospital for multiple life- threatening surgeries, her personal practice or sadhana, has been the source for her strength where she has cultivated great patience, learned mind/body awareness, become resilient mentally and emotionally, understood and put into practice the art of being adaptable for life’s uncertainties, as well as learn great appreciation for being present with herself and others.   

She holds multiple teaching certifications in yoga and pilates where present moment breath centered awareness, the art of self exploration, interconnectivity of the self and others, and overall balance of stability and flexibility of body and mind are highlighted. Her love of exploration, connection, and learning keeps her engaged in ongoing travel and training. 

Outside of yoga, Amber is a teaching Artist and owns Potts’ Papering. She considers nature her sanctuary.

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.

Meagan lived in a small town in Montana until she was 8. In 2008 her family moved to Erie to take care of a family estate, and ended up loving PA, so they stayed.

In 2003 her family moved to Conneautville to pursue her dad’s dream of raising sheep. They ended up buying a 53-acre farm where they have raised a variety of animals.

Meagan was homeschooled along with her four siblings through high school. After graduating, she worked for a couple years before pursuing a call to missionary work. She worked in missions for about a year, and moved to Taiwan for 2 months before coming back. Since Meagan has been home she has enjoyed reconnecting and settling into life in Crawford County.

Being raised on a farm, she grew up in a more organic way of living. This has translated into her adult life as well. She has been a customer at Vitality, and was thrilled when the opportunity to work there came up. Meagan says, “Being able to work with like-minded people as well as receive sound council as I continue on my health journey is a blessing.”

Meagan will be assisting customers with their questions, answering the phone, scheduling appointments, and providing the service of the Detox Foot Bath and Infrared Sauna. She looks forward to helping anyone who walks through the door.

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.

Barb has lived in the Meadville area for over 37 years.

Born and raised in a beautiful small town in Ohio, she left to earn a degree in Graphic Design/Visual Communications at the Art Institute in Pittsburgh. Shortly after, she married and moved to Meadville. Two years later her husband pursed a career opportunity in Atlanta, GA, so they relocated for a short time only to move back to Meadville 2-1/2 years later. They bought a small farm outside of Meadville where they remain today growing lavender.

Barb was an art director for a firm in Erie until they decided to start a family. Her plan to go back to work once her son and daughter went to school changed when she soon found that God had other plans, so she became a full time stay-at-home mom homeschooling her children. During that time she pursued small freelance jobs, theater set painting, mural design and attended a few classes though Allegheny College’s scholarship program. Once both her kids were in college, she took a retail job at an area fabric store while still pursuing her freelance art and mural design.

When it came to her personal health and wellness, Barb has always been a firm believer in a naturopathic/modern medicine partnership. That pursuit lead her to Vitality Natural Health and Wellness Center. Seeing and feeling the change in her all over health is part of her testimony that leads her to be excited to greet you here at Vitality Natural Health and Wellness Center.

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.