Vel — “sail” (Latin vēlum)
⇒ motion, journey, forward momentum.
ara — a feminine noun ending that shows up in Aurora, Caldera
⇒ a place or vessel.
Velara is “the vessel that carries you forward.”
At Velara Wellness, our mission is to support deep, lasting healing by blending evidence-based integrative psychiatry with nervous system regulation, ketamine-assisted therapy, and soul-level care. We believe mental health isn’t just about symptom relief—it’s about helping people reconnect with themselves, their bodies, and their purpose.
Meghan McCann is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of hands-on experience spanning psychiatry, labor and delivery, pediatrics, and aesthetic medicine. A graduate of UCLA’s Master of Science in Nursing program and Purdue University’s post-master’s PMHNP program, she is currently expanding her scope through an Integrative Psychiatry Fellowship.
After guiding over 1,000 ketamine journeys and spending five years in psychiatric care, Meghan has witnessed a consistent truth: deep, lasting change happens when evidence-based medicine is combined with nervous system support and soul-level care. Velara Wellness is her answer to that insight—a calm, coastal space in Carlsbad designed to deliver integrative psychiatric care with intention, safety, and heart.
At the core of her work is a simple belief: mental health deserves the same urgency, respect, and precision as any other medical condition. Her whole-person approach supports the mind, body, spirit, and nervous system—inviting clients to move beyond short-term symptom relief and toward real clarity, resilience, and inner ease.
Meghan believes that healing begins with seeing the whole person—not just their symptoms. By understanding how the body’s systems, lifestyle, and environment interact, she creates care plans that are compassionate, personalized, and grounded in both science and soul.
Dr. Michael Napolitano is a California-licensed osteopathic physician specializing in integrative mental health and functional medicine. He combines the best of Western medicine with nutrition, lifestyle, and holistic approaches—aiming to minimize the need for prescription medications whenever possible.
Born and raised in Westlake Village, Dr. Napolitano graduated with high honors from Western University of Health Sciences and received the Dr. Marguerite Markarian Award for clinical excellence. He completed psychiatric training at East Tennessee State University before returning to California to focus on whole-person care.
He treats a range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and addiction, with added expertise in hormone balance, metabolism, and weight management. Dr. Napolitano is also a KAP-trained provider, Reiki healer, and NASM-certified personal trainer—offering a truly integrative path to healing.
“Medicine should be a collaboration between patient and provider.” - Dr. Napolitano
Meet with our compassionate team of psychiatric nurse practitioners and therapists. Together, we’ll determine if psychedelic-assisted therapy is the right fit for you and design a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique goals and needs.
Once your evidence-based treatment plan is in place, we’ll guide you through intention-setting practices and mind-body exercises to help you clarify the changes you want to create in your life.
Through a series of psychedelic-assisted therapy sessions over several weeks, you’ll begin reframing unhelpful thought patterns, releasing limiting beliefs, and opening space for new, healthier ways of thinking and being.
Meet with our psychotherapist to turn insights into action. Together, we’ll create a practical, sustainable plan that supports lasting changes in your mood, habits, and overall well-being.
Your healing journey doesn’t end when sessions do. We’ll equip you with tools, strategies, and continued online access to our team—helping you stay aligned, supported, and empowered as you experience a full mental and emotional transformation.