Teveka Melanson has 30+ years of experience in the healing arts as a holistic health practitioner and licensed massage therapist. She has thousands of hours of schooling and 10’s of thousands of hours of therapeutic hands-on treatment. She has worked and studied all over the United States, in almost every field of massage therapy and with all walks of life. Her mission is to integrate the healing benefits of massage and holistic therapies into Veteran Six helping guide our Veterans on their own wellness journey in a safe and supportive environment.

Todd Thompson is a proud U.S. Air Force and California Air National Guard veteran with a passion for empowering fellow veterans through the healing power of water, scuba diving, and adaptive sports. His mission is simple yet profound: to help veterans rediscover healing, community, and purpose.

As a Master Scuba Instructor with over 1,100 dives and more than 650 students trained, Todd brings unmatched expertise and a mission-driven approach to the programs he leads. He has spent nearly a decade designing and delivering programs that blend adaptive aquatic sports with holistic wellness practices—such as mindfulness and occupational therapy techniques—to promote both physical and emotional recovery. These efforts have impacted over 1,000 veterans with service-connected injuries, helping them build resilience and reconnect with life.

Before co-founding Veteran Six, Todd spent 25 years as the owner of a successful catering business, where he honed leadership, organizational, and operational skills that now fuel his work in the veteran community. When he’s not diving, Todd enjoys hiking, fly fishing, kayaking, snow skiing, and creating meaningful outdoor adventures. Above all, he is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who finds joy in sharing his love for nature, wellness, and lifelong learning with his family.