I’m Melissa Naval, and I’ve learned that true wellness starts when we stop just looking at symptoms. Our pets are often the first to react when something in our home or our health is out of balance. They aren’t just our companions; they are our teachers, showing us exactly where we need to slow down and return to what is natural.

By addressing their health, we aren’t just managing a physical issue; we are answering a call to restore the vitality of the entire household. I have been exactly where you are. I know the feeling of being backed against a wall, watching your pet struggle and feeling helpless against a diagnosis that offers no further answers. I do this work to ensure you never feel you’ve run out of options. I’m here to help you decode the message your pet is sharing so you can move forward together.

My path began with dog training in 2007. I spent years focusing on behavior, but I kept seeing a recurring pattern: no amount of training could fix a challenge rooted in internal discomfort. It became clear that the true root of many struggles was actually the dog’s nutrition and biological wellness. This realization led me to transition into root-cause modalities like nutrition and systemic healing—finding the answers that traditional approaches often miss.

I am just as passionate about supporting the person behind the pet as I am the animal. Because your well-being is deeply intertwined with theirs, I am committed to continuously learning how to best support the human end of this sacred “co-bond.” When your pet finds relief, you find peace; when you bring your world into alignment, they feel the harmony, too.

No two pets are the same, so no two plans are the same. My work is tailored to your unique household, focusing on three practical layers of health:

• What goes in: Identifying the specific nutrition and “internal” stressors—like chemicals or additives—that are bogging your pet down.

• What goes on: Addressing the external world, from grooming products to lawn chemicals, that can irritate your pet’s system.

• The world around them: Clearing the stress and “static” from your physical space and daily routine to create a calm environment for you both.