meet our co-founder
As the Clinical Director and Co-Founder of Blueberry Hill Retreat Center, my mission is to create a space where deep healing happens—physically, emotionally, and energetically. With over two decades of experience in integrative and functional health, I specialize in helping individuals uncover the root causes of chronic illness and reclaim vibrant health through personalized protocols, nature-based healing, and evidence-informed care.
My clinical approach blends the latest in root-cause medicine with ancestral wisdom, emphasizing nervous system regulation, mitochondrial repair, and bio-individualized nutrition. Whether guiding a guest through a full detox protocol, customizing supplement regimens, or facilitating trauma-informed healing, I design every experience to restore the body’s innate intelligence.
Co-founding Blueberry Hill was born from a vision: to create a sanctuary for transformation. Here, we don’t just treat symptoms...we decode patterns, restore balance, and offer guests the tools to sustain change long after they leave.
I believe healing should feel grounded, not overwhelming. At Blueberry Hill, we combine clinical precision with a deep respect for the natural world, offering a retreat experience that is as structured as it is soulful.
-Dr.Melissa
About the property
Blueberry Hill Estate is a 14,000 square foot estate that was built from 1954 through 1957 by entrepreneur Gene Cornwell. Cornwell made his fortune manufacturing wood television cabinets at the dawn of the Golden Age of TV.
Gene Cornwell’s factory was a major employer in the area. Built originally as Cornwell’s country retreat, Blueberry Hill Estate later was in the process of becoming a country club. Legendary golf course designer Pete Dye began work on an 18-hole championship golf course, which was one of his first designs. Due to a property dispute, the course was never completed.
Cornwell and his wife, Dee, were world travelers. Many of the fixtures and antiques in Blueberry Hill Estate were brought back from their travels. In particular, the stately two-story chandelier in the main stairwell was brought from Chesnock Castle in Scotland.
The Cornwell Company burned to the ground in a large fire, destroying most of the factory building. Gene Cornwell rebuilt the factory and began producing cabinets for hall clocks, but the Cornwell Company’s days were coming to an end. The factory closed and Gene Cornwell passed away in 1976.
Blueberry Hill Estate fell into disrepair until it was later purchased by current owner, T. Austin Bevis in 1982. T. Austin had retired from his career in Chicago, and fell in love with the beauty and sophistication of the secluded property. He raised his family in the house and, once his family had grown, he turned his sights to transforming the estate into a luxury destination.
Blueberry Hill Estate has been a beautiful Orange County secret for nearly sixty years. Now it’s time for this land to share healing and beauty with you in its new purpose...as a Wellness Retreat.
Dr. Melissa Shrout
Dr. Melissa is a chiropractor and functional health practitioner who blends structural expertise with a deeply intuitive, holistic approach to healing. Since opening her private practice in 2006, she has cultivated a unique clinical style that integrates chiropractic, acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, and physiotherapy with specialized care for autonomic nervous system dysregulation, maternal and perinatal care, infant and child tethered oral tissues, myofunctional and myofascial imbalances, scoliosis, sleep and mood disorder, TMJ dysfunction, TBI, and more. Her work also draws on a rich background in herbal medicine, clinical nutrition, sound therapy, Reiki, yoga, forest therapy and somatic movement. She creates multidimensional care plans that address both the physical and energetic roots of dysfunction. Whether correcting biomechanics or guiding nervous system regulation, Dr. Melissa offers care that is both grounded in clinical insight and expansive in its vision of healing.
Personal Mission
A devoted mother of four children, Dr. Melissa lives what she teaches. Embracing a natural lifestyle rooted in conscious food choices, holistic medical philosophy, and a deep respect for the rhythms of nature. Her home life respects the same principles she brings to her clinical work: alignment, vitality, and intentionality. A lifelong advocate for animal welfare and former board member for shelter and rescue NFP organizations, she believes in compassion and care in every aspect of life. Outside of her professional practice and businesses, she finds joy in celebrating all of life's special moments, hiking in the woods, beachcombing, creating art and crafts, yoga, puzzles and games. She is an avid reader, and writer. Her mission is both personal and philosophical... to live a life full of contentment and vibrancy.
Our Program Design
NeuroReset was born where Dr, Melissa's clinical work met Blueberry Hill's steward and long-time owner. The Estate is a place for healing, that called to them both. When the co-founders paths crossed, they envisioned a retreat model that would offer the perfect container for guests to restore their body, mind, and spirit. The land is nourishing, the hospitality is intentional, and the program offers a repeatable rhythm: gentle movement, nourishing meals, and simple stress-free inclusivity. Their shared vision is to offer guests the space and time to wander, read, dream, learn, heal, rest and align.
meet our co-founder
As the Clinical Director and Co-Founder of Blueberry Hill Retreat Center, my mission is to create a space where deep healing happens—physically, emotionally, and energetically. With over two decades of experience in integrative and functional health, I specialize in helping individuals uncover the root causes of chronic illness and reclaim vibrant health through personalized protocols, nature-based healing, and evidence-informed care.
My clinical approach blends the latest in root-cause medicine with ancestral wisdom, emphasizing nervous system regulation, mitochondrial repair, and bio-individualized nutrition. Whether guiding a guest through a full detox protocol, customizing supplement regimens, or facilitating trauma-informed healing, I design every experience to restore the body’s innate intelligence.
Co-founding Blueberry Hill was born from a vision: to create a sanctuary for transformation. Here, we don’t just treat symptoms...we decode patterns, restore balance, and offer guests the tools to sustain change long after they leave.
I believe healing should feel grounded, not overwhelming. At Blueberry Hill, we combine clinical precision with a deep respect for the natural world, offering a retreat experience that is as structured as it is soulful.
-Dr.Melissa
About the property
Blueberry Hill Estate is a 14,000 square foot estate that was built from 1954 through 1957 by entrepreneur Gene Cornwell. Cornwell made his fortune manufacturing wood television cabinets at the dawn of the Golden Age of TV.
Gene Cornwell’s factory was a major employer in the area. Built originally as Cornwell’s country retreat, Blueberry Hill Estate later was in the process of becoming a country club. Legendary golf course designer Pete Dye began work on an 18-hole championship golf course, which was one of his first designs. Due to a property dispute, the course was never completed.
Cornwell and his wife, Dee, were world travelers. Many of the fixtures and antiques in Blueberry Hill Estate were brought back from their travels. In particular, the stately two-story chandelier in the main stairwell was brought from Chesnock Castle in Scotland.
The Cornwell Company burned to the ground in a large fire, destroying most of the factory building. Gene Cornwell rebuilt the factory and began producing cabinets for hall clocks, but the Cornwell Company’s days were coming to an end. The factory closed and Gene Cornwell passed away in 1976.
Blueberry Hill Estate fell into disrepair until it was later purchased by current owner, T. Austin Bevis in 1982. T. Austin had retired from his career in Chicago, and fell in love with the beauty and sophistication of the secluded property. He raised his family in the house and, once his family had grown, he turned his sights to transforming the estate into a luxury destination.
Blueberry Hill Estate has been a beautiful Orange County secret for nearly sixty years. Now it’s time for this land to share healing and beauty with you in its new purpose...as a Wellness Retreat.
Dr Melissa F Shrout DC
Dr. Melissa is a chiropractor and functional health practitioner who blends structural expertise with a deeply intuitive, holistic approach to healing. Since opening her private practice in 2006, she has cultivated a unique clinical style that integrates chiropractic, acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, and physiotherapy with specialized care for autonomic nervous system dysregulation, maternal and perinatal care, infant and child tethered oral tissues, myofunctional and myofascial imbalances, scoliosis, sleep and mood disorder, TMJ dysfunction, TBI, and more. Her work also draws on a rich background in herbal medicine, clinical nutrition, sound therapy, Reiki, yoga, forest therapy and somatic movement. She creates multidimensional care plans that address both the physical and energetic roots of dysfunction. Whether correcting biomechanics or guiding nervous system regulation, Dr. Melissa offers care that is both grounded in clinical insight and expansive in its vision of healing.
Personal Mission
A devoted mother of four children, Dr. Melissa lives what she teaches. Embracing a natural lifestyle rooted in conscious food choices, holistic medical philosophy, and a deep respect for the rhythms of nature. Her home life respects the same principles she brings to her clinical work: alignment, vitality, and intentionality. A lifelong advocate for animal welfare and former board member for shelter and rescue NFP organizations, she believes in compassion and care in every aspect of life. Outside of her professional practice and businesses, she finds joy in celebrating all of life's special moments, hiking in the woods, beachcombing, creating art and crafts, yoga, puzzles and games. She is an avid reader, and writer. Her mission is both personal and philosophical... to live a life full of contentment and vibrancy.
Our Program Design
NeuroReset was born where Dr, Melissa's clinical work met Blueberry Hill's steward and long-time owner. The Estate is a place for healing, that called to them both. When the co-founders paths crossed, they envisioned a retreat model that would offer the perfect container for guests to restore their body, mind, and spirit. The land is nourishing, the hospitality is intentional, and the program offers a repeatable rhythm: gentle movement, nourishing meals, and simple stress-free inclusivity. Their shared vision is to offer guests the space and time to wander, read, dream, learn, heal, rest and align.