We are all about well fed babies, well adjusted moms, and well supported families. Our top priority is equipping pregnant mamas and their families with the knowledge and resources needed to successfully breastfeed BEFORE baby arrives! The cornerstone of this company is identifying and treating the root cause of any breastfeeding issue, therefore eliminating future health concerns, using gentle chiropractic care. Keeping babies well fed, moms well adjusted, and families well supported is my mission. Gentle, trauma-informed, IBCLC-trained, chiropractic care from a fellow mom is how I do it. This is the end of “I wish I would have known” and the start of every family beginning well.
Well fed babies need mamas who know exactly how much, how often, and how long baby will need to breastfeed. We want to equip you with this information BEFORE baby arrives! Everyday in my office, I’m debunking myths like:
Breastfeeding IS our first amazing opportunity to stop neurological, developmental, and health issues before they even begin! Getting to the root cause of breastfeeding and latch issues so babies can be WELL FED is my passion.
Chiropractic doesn’t cure anything—gasp! Instead, it removes interference so your brain can communicate with your body, allowing it to heal itself. We focus on helping expecting couples prevent common challenges parents think they "just have to deal with."
By adjusting pregnant moms, we align the pelvis for easier, faster deliveries and support baby’s nervous system from the start. No one is too young for chiropractic care. Adjustments help babies with colic, reflux, breastfeeding challenges, and more, aiming to prevent future issues like allergies, sleep apnea, or missed milestones. Chiropractic is for everyone—because a healthy, WELL ADJUSTED nervous system is key to a healthy life!
Motherhood comes with its challenges, but here, you’ll find more than just care—you’ll find a community. We listen without judgment, provide practical solutions, and create a safe environment where you feel empowered to make the best choices for you and your baby.
At Begin Well Co., we make sure that all of our patients are well adjusted, that all of our babies are well fed, and that all of our families are well supported. We provide free informational classes for expecting couples and support groups that welcome our postpartum mamas, their babies, and their families into our office for weekly meetups. We also refer to a variety of like-minded professionals to help our patients receive well-rounded, holistic care outside of our office. Join us in our WELL SUPPORTED community!
Karly Fraser2025-04-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Mel and her staff are amazing. Upon arrival you are welcomed with open arms. Aside from weekly adjusting both baby and mother, Dr Mel is always a shoulder to lean on and a listening ear. Thank you! Highly recommend if looking for a caring community! Nicole Pankow2025-04-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. LOVE this office and all they offer. When my baby was having issues with gas, I was referred to Dr Mel. I didn't realize how much I needed her as well. I have gotten help with breast feeding, help for my baby with her gas issues and made my body feel better and stay better with consistent visits. My only complaint is that her office isn't closer to Chesterfield so I could go more often! Highly recommend. Bucheli Painting2025-04-04Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. These women are ANGELS on earth! My baby was crying non stop unless he was eating and after just one appointment he was a new baby. Don’t just accept people telling you your baby is fussy or just has colic, these women will fix the root cause. Highly recommend all moms to this place, whether that be for their babies/toddlers or themselves! Jaime sara2025-04-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Love Begin Well! I’ve been coming since my youngest was born and have had all three of my girls and myself adjusted by Dr. Mel. She’s always gone above and beyond, even when I’ve thrown my back out and was in severe pain. She always has me feeling great. Amanda Eovaldi2025-04-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The ladies here have been nothing short of amazing. I struggled with breastfeeding my son and they literally pulled out all the hat tricks, made me feel comfortable and my son adores them all. Dr Mel, Dr Adriell, Jill, and Elise helped me to exhaust all my options, shared their wisdom, and have supported my motherly instincts and provided sound advice along the way. The front desk staff (office manager and ex. Assistant), Christi and Riley, go above and beyond to make sure you’re taken care of and they’re both so sweet. The Thursday well fed group is a nice time to get to interact with other moms and staff. Dr Mel along with her team have truly gone above and beyond to create a safe space for women and their kids. Highly recommend Begin Well co for both moms and those expecting. Merima O2025-01-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Overall I’ve had a great experience with Dr Mel. This is the third chiropractor office we’ve been to (I guess third times the charm). The first two were not helpful at all and my newborn would cry the whole appointment. My baby was a c section and had a lot of reflux, gas, colic, constipation and kept popping on and off the breast. I had to give her a suppository every 5-7 days to get her to poop. (Weight gain was fine she was getting enough but just wasn’t pooping). One visit with Dr Mel and she pooped (after 5 days of no poop) all by herself the next day! Each visit we have had, my baby would poop after (and once during….poor Dr Mel 😂). After her first adjustment with Dr Mel my baby stayed on the breast (without popping on and off) for the first time in 6 weeks! She is feeding better and pooping regularly now. Dr Mel genuinely cares about all her patients and I would recommend her to everyone. Amy F2024-12-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Each person (doctor, LC, and front desk) in the office has shown me compassion and support. Every time I come in doubting myself, my supply, or my technique, they reassure me and leave me feeling super confident to continue at home. I cannot recommend Begin Well Co enough!! Brenda Mansour2024-10-22Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such a lovely, helpful, and knowledgeable office. They helped resolve so many issues and set our family up for success from the start. I really appreciate everyone here! Christina Hallac2024-10-22Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Melonie and Jill are the reason that I did not give up and quit breastfeeding. Long story short my son had a lip and tongue tie which I had released by a dentist the issue with him was that before the procedure he lost so much weight and was not eating after the procedure he was also barely eating due to his mouth being sore. He ended up in the hospital for failure to thrive it was completely heartbreaking. In the hospital I was given very little support to breastfeed and basically became an exclusive pumper. I really wanted to be able to nurse my son especially being a second time mom and having had a beautiful breastfeeding experience with my daughter. My pediatrician referred me to Begin Well. I called them when I was truly at my lowest my son completely refused to nurse and would only take a bottle. The day I called to make an appointment it was a Friday morning and they made the time for me that afternoon Dr Melonie sat with me for over an hour told evaluate the whole situation and helped me to get him to nurse that day! After that visit I continued to go at least once a week to get him adjusted and have help with latching and feeding I worked with Jill who was amazing and also took the time with me each visit to help me latch my baby and get him to nurse and get good full feeds. I feel that the adjustment before nursing also was a game changer another issue my son had when I first started taking him was that he was VERY TENSE after just a few sessions that tension that he had completely went away. They encouraged me to not give up. When I started going to begin well they helped me latch him and he was feeding using nipple shields which for me and my son worked soo well. I’m happy to report that my son no longer needs a nipple shield at all he nurses 100% the way that he’s supposed to he’s thriving and back on the growth chart for his weight. I have been recommending this office to my friends and family who struggle with breastfeeding. Amazing group of women who genuinely care and willing to take the time to help you. Dr Melonie and Jill are the reason I did not give up! Please see the attached photos of how under weight he was and what he looks like now! Happy healthy and thriving! Leah Rufo2024-10-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I thought a long time before writing this review. I want to start this out with saying that the people at this practice are very polite and their chiropractic care is decent. My issue was with their lactation services. On my first visit, they were able to get my son to successfully latch which I was over the moon about! My issue came when my son continued to LOSE weight even 3 weeks after he was born and bottle feeding after breastfeeding. I went in to this practice multiple times with concerns about milk supply. They did a weighted feed, to which the scale said my son transferred half an ounce. I was told that it most likely wasn’t accurate since there was milk in the nipple shield and my son was sleepy after feeding for a while. My son would hysterically screen almost immediately after leaving. I was told to just give him a pacifier. In addition, when I brought up the fact that he wasn’t gaining weight and that my pediatrician told me to feed every 2 hours, they told me to make sure I don’t fed on both sides so that I didn’t create an oversupply and that he didn’t need formula supplementation. The issue was, I didn’t have an adequate milk supply. I decided to go to a different lactation consultant that came highly recommended and discovered that I was only producing 5oz a day. In addition to this, I was told the wrong breast pump flange size which caused lots of pain and didn’t help my milk supply. This issue could have been avoided or improved if the original weighted feed was believed.
Dr. Desero graduated from Palmer College in 2023 and joined our Begin Well Co. Team in February of 2025! She has recently moved back home to Metro Detroit and looks forward to caring for all of our mamas, babies, and families! If Dr. Adriell is not at the office, you can find her chasing her niece and nephews, coaching women's fitness classes, or serving in the kids' ministry at Woodside Bible Church.
I joined the Begin Well Co. team in February 2024. I’m so excited to be working with moms and babies! I love getting to help the moms and nurture their babies at the office. I hope to have children of my own in the future with my awesome high school sweetheart, now fiancé, Bryce. I’ve already learned so many new things here to add to my knowledge of parenting. In my spare time, I love spending time with my friends and family, watching movies, and reading. I’m so grateful to be a part of the Begin Well Co. team!
Hi! My name is Elise and I am an IBCLC as well as a registered nurse. When I am not at Begin Well Co, I love spending time outdoors with my husband and two girls. My background as a nursing instructor and a hospital-based postpartum nurse allows me to bring knowledge and experience to help create a well-rounded foundation for your lactation journey.
Hello! I'm Jill, and I am a BSN, RN joining the team after 4 years of being a NICU nurse! I am passionate about working with parents and their babies, and so excited to start this new chapter as a Lactation Consultant at Begin Well Co! I got my CLP in December 2023 and have been shadowing Dr. Melonie since August 2023. I will be taking my IBCLC exam in April. I am a wife to my husband, Jeff, and a Mom to my sweet 4-year-old daughter, Lily. In my spare time, I love to spend time with my family and friends, and I love to bake!
Hello! My name is Christi Coppola and I joined the Begin Well Co. family in November 2024. My little party of 3 includes my husband, Jeremy, of 8 years and my son, Luca, who is 5 years old. When I have a minute to myself, I love to read and craft on my Cricut. I am a big people person, and now it is part of my job! Chatting with mamas and loving on their babies is pretty much my dream job. I am so excited to be working with these amazing people and this great company!
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Absolutely! Chiropractic adjustments during pregnancy are safe and highly beneficial. They help keep the pelvis aligned, reduce lower back pain, and prepare your body for an easier, faster delivery. Plus, they support both mom’s and baby’s nervous system health.
Many latch issues are related to jaw mobility, tongue movement, or body tension. A chiropractic evaluation can help address these underlying issues, making breastfeeding more comfortable for both mom and baby.
There’s no such thing as “too young” for chiropractic care. Newborns can benefit from gentle adjustments to relieve colic, reflux, ear infections, and more, helping to prevent these issues from developing into larger concerns as they grow.
Chiropractic care addresses the root causes of breastfeeding challenges, like latch issues or discomfort for mom. By removing nervous system interference, chiropractic adjustments help both mom and baby thrive during the breastfeeding journey.
Address Office: 6060 Stoney View Dr #200, Shelby Township, MI 48316
Assistance Hours:
Monday | 10AM-1PM, 2PM-6PM
Tuesday | 10AM-1PM, 2PM-4PM
Wednesday | 10AM-1PM, 2PM-4PM
Thursday | 10AM-1PM, 2PM-4PM
Friday | 9AM-1PM
Saturday | CLOSED
Sunday | CLOSED
Well-Fed:
11AM-1PM Every Thursday