About Us

The Healing Thyme Experience

Healing Thyme Studio has been serving the Greater Philadelphia area since 2022. Founded by Tori Vilk and Mel Hower, Healing Thyme Studio provides a multi-demensional way to engage in self-care. Tori and Mel have been practicing as Art Therapists with their masters in counseling psychology, specializing in art therapy from Holy Family University since 2020. Together, they have developed a vision to bring their passions to the community and showcasing that for those who are willing to learn and promote the potential healing. 

Together, they bring a passion of the crafts they have fine tuned over the last several years as ways to care for themselves through stressful life times. Mel has established an essential oil small business, bringing education on herbs and other natural elements to improve mental health. Tori has completed 3 certifications in reiki practitioning that she spreads with general education on the power of reiki and the healing elements it promotes within each of us. Other skills Mel and Tori have include photography, studio art training, block printing, yoga, and spacial design skills. 

Email us to inquire or learn more about the Healing Thyme experience today!

Our Founders

Victoria Vilk, LPC ATR-BC

Owner of Tori Mengel Art (www.torimengelart.com)

Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist

Hatha Yoga Teacher Certified 250 Hours

Reiki Level 3 Certified, Practitioner and Teacher

Masters in Science, Counseling Psychology, Art Therapy

Licensed Professional Counselor

Melanie Hower, LPC ATR-BC

Owner of Melanie Hower Art (https://www.melaniehowerart.com/home) 

Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist

Reiki Level 1 Certified Practitioner

Masters in Science, Counseling Psychology, Art Therapy

Licensed Professional Counselor