Melissa Dengler - Naturopathic Doctor (ND)

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 - Acupuncturist

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.

Rebecca Gaines - Massage Therapist

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.

Blair Erdeljac - Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner

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.

Sally Smiley - Office Manager

Sally grew up in Cochranton, PA and earned her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer from Grove City College. Upon Graduation she spent time in Columbus, OH working for Bible Literature International as a computer programmer. She and her husband relocated back to Grove City, PA where she worked for the College in the Admissions Office and then as a computer programmer.

In 2006 her friend opened Grove City Natural Options and she was invited to join the team.

Since that time she has worked many different roles in the store and is a familiar face to many of our loyal Grove City clients. Currently she is working behind the scenes for Vitality helping with our bookkeeping.

In the early 90s, after a personal family crisis caused an ulcer to develop, she began to explore foods that may help her stomach to heal. Who knew… cabbage juice could be the thing that would help! She has learned lots since that time and has enjoyed working to support a team of people who have acknowledged God as the Great Physician and who love helping others find natural alternatives on their journey to better health.

Debbie Duff - Customer Service

Debbie grew up on a small lake, in the Southern Tier of New York State, swimming, fishing, loving the outdoors and playing sports competitively. After graduating from Philadelphia College of Bible (now called Cairn University) with a Bachelor degree in Bible and a Bachelor Degree in Education, she married her college sweetheart and had three children.

A change in direction brought the family to Grove City where they worked at George Junior Republic for 10 years. While working there, Debbie earned her Master’s Degree in Education from Cairn University. Another life change occurred and Debbie then taught first grade for 9 years at a Private Christian School.

Currently, Debbie enjoys living in the country with her husband and spending time with her children, their spouses and her grandchildren. It is with a deep faith and a love of learning and helping others that Debbie came to work in the Health and Wellness Industry. While creating community and developing deeper relationships, Debbie’s desire is to share the love of Christ and encourage others in wellness.

Chris Henderson - Customer Service

Chris is one of the smiling faces you will encounter when arriving at Vitality Natural Health and Wellness Center in Grove City. Chris grew up in Butler, PA and graduated from WVU with a B.S. in Dental Hygiene. She worked as a dental hygienist for several years. Next, she moved into the homeschooling of her four daughters through their high school education.

Chris and her husband recently celebrated 33 years of marriage. Their family now includes 10 grandchildren that they very much enjoy! They also love to travel and explore new places. Throughout the raising of her family and then caring for elderly parents, Chris grew in the desire to better understand and use natural ways to handle illness within her home.

She likes working at Vitality Natural Health and Wellness where she continues to learn about the beautiful design of the human body and better ways to nourish and naturally supplement to improve health.

Marnie Brooks - Manager

Marnie began managing the Vitality Grove City store and office location in 2021. She is grateful for all that she is learning from the wellness center and for the opportunity to serve the community through this health-minded small business. Working at Vitality allows Marnie to enjoy two of her passions; working with numbers through the many store details and building relationships in her community!

Marnie grew up in Grove City and graduated from Grove City College with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Education. During college Marnie married and soon after that began raising a family in Erie, Pa and then Albany, NY. While in NY Marnie earned a Masters in Mathematics Education. And over the past 15 years Marnie has loved raising her three children and spending time teaching secondary math and science.

In 2019 Marnie moved back to the area and started a hobby farm with her family! She is continually awestruck by God’s beauty, wisdom, and care displayed in the natural world. Marnie has found that, much like the farm, Vitality Natural Health and Wellness Center is a place that promotes healing through a natural mindset. And we would be honored to partner with you in your wellness journey!

Rebecca Langan - General Manager

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.

Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct system of primary health care – an art, science, philosophy and practice of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of illness. The practice of naturopathic medicine, founded upon a holistic philosophy, combines safe and effective traditional therapies with the most current advances in modern medicine. It strongly promotes individualized healthcare with the focus of treating the “whole person” through mind, body and spirit for optimum health. Click here to learn more about naturopathic medicine.

Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine that has been practiced for centuries. It’s based on the theory that energy, called qi (“chee”), flows through and around your body along pathways called meridians. It is believed that illness occurs when something blocks or unbalances your qi. Acupuncture is a way to unblock or influence qi and help it flow back into balance. Click here to learn more about acupuncture.

Massage therapy is no longer considered a luxury treatment. It is one of the most effective ways to reduce stress and ease tension and is being recommended by many healthcare practitioners for the treatment of conditions related to stress such as high blood pressure, insomnia, anxiety and depression, TMJ, fibromyalgia and sports related injuries. Click here to learn more about massage therapy.

Health coaching is the new life coaching that involves functional nutrition and personalized protocols that include the psychological and the emotional aspects of life.  By using an effective and proven coaching process that works for everyone, a health coach can help get to the root cause of a individual’s “dis-ease” and unhappiness. Through education and engaging clients as active participants in the process, a health coach will support and help you live a fuller and more fulfilling life. Click here to learn more about health coaching.

The common adage of “Food is the best medicine” is a cornerstone of naturopathic practice.  Naturopaths understand that what we choose to eat directly influences every outcome of our health.  Without adequate nutrition, we cannot function properly. The body’s biochemistry is delicately balanced and thrives on key nutrients, antioxidant rich and toxin free foods. Click here to learn more about nutrition therapy.

The hot, dry air of the infrared sauna is therapeutically different than a steam room or dry sauna. The radiant heat penetrates the body to produce sweat, increase circulation, remove toxins and wastes, burn calories and works to clear cellulite. The gentle heat of the sauna helps to ease aches, pains, stiffness and soreness of muscles and joints. The infrared sauna also helps to strengthen the immune and cardiovascular systems, improve the skin and most importantly promote relaxation. Click here to learn more about infrared sauna.

Today, we are exposed to the greatest toxic load in the history of our planet. On-going periodic cleansing is essential to maintain health. The IonCleanse® system, in combination with a healthy, low-stress lifestyle, provides a thorough and efficient way to maintain high energy levels and long-term wellness. Click here to learn more about foot detox.

Create your own custom massage experience with five intensity settings, and three deep-tissue massage programs designed to soothe, stretch, and rejuvenate your entire body. Whether you’re preparing for an intense workout, recovering from a lingering injury, or winding down after a long day at the office, the Novo XT is the perfect way for you to support your daily routine. Regular massage can help improve blood flow to muscles and prompt the release of endorphins – the body’s natural painkiller. Massage results can also include faster recovery, improved range of motion, reduction in stress and less muscle tension! Click here to learn more about the human touch massage chair.

At the Grove City location of Vitality Natural Health and Wellness we offer ZYTO biosurvey technology using a ZYTO Hand Cradle scan. The ZYTO Biosurvey helps you make informed decisions about your health and wellness. With so many choices available today, deciding which nutritional products to take can be a difficult task. Most people use a try-it-and-see approach, which can be a costly and time-consuming process. A ZYTO biosurvey can help you decide from among the multitude of wellness options available to you. Click here to learn more about ZYTO.

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