DR. TIM MCFADDEN

Clinic Director & Head Chiropractor

Dr. McFadden earned his degree in Chiropractic at the prestigious Fountainhead of Chiropractic, Palmer College, in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. McFadden received an MBA education from University of Phoenix after graduating from Brigham Young University with a degree in English.

After his studies at Palmer, Dr. McFadden had the opportunity to train with one of the leaders in the NUCCA technique in Coupeville, Washington before branching out and establishing Health Within Wellness Center.

Dr. McFadden devotes much of his time to achieving excellence in NUCCA as well as Orthospinology, another upper cervical technique, through study and by attending conferences to improve his understanding and skills. He is amazed by the body’s ability to adapt and heal, and dedicated to the advancement of the spinal correction. He loves educating others about the importance of spinal care. He is a member of the Washington State Chiropractic Association, and National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association. He attends NUCCA conferences twice yearly and participates in continuing education programs to continue learning and perfecting his skills.
Prior to becoming a NUCCA Doctor, Dr. McFadden worked in the high-tech industry. A high-stress job helped introduce Dr. McFadden to chiropractic. After receiving great results through chiropractic care and learning more about this amazing healing art, Dr. McFadden was convinced that this was his true path in life. He moved his family to Iowa and completed his schooling at Palmer.

Dr. McFadden first experienced the power of the NUCCA correction through his wife, Mary, who suffered with severe low back pain after the birth of their 3rd child. After her first correction she woke up the next morning without low back pain for the first time in 16 years. Dr. McFadden has committed his life to restoring health to others through the gentle NUCCA correction.

He loves sports, great books, good music and the many opportunities to serve his family and his church.

ALAN BERNARD

Medical Massage Therapist

Alan Bernard has lived in Yakima since 1993. He has been in the Medical Massage field since 2001. He graduated from Yakima School of Massage and continues his education in the field of massage therapy by attending continuing education classes during the year. He was previously employed by Memorial Hospital and was there for 7 years in the occupational health department before joining our team at Health Within Wellness Center

Alan’s caliber of therapeutic massage is exceptional in the Yakima Valley. He specializes in Medical massage, rehab/sports massage, pre-natal massage and incorporates massage assisted stretching to improve outcomes.

He works closely with medical professionals in coordination of care and this ensures patients receive the best care and improved outcomes.

His 20+ years of experience in the field of medical massage therapy makes him an excellent choice when choosing a therapist for recovery/injury treatment.

Alan enjoys strength training, martial arts and reading in his spare time.

Health Within Wellness Center has bilingual and friendly staff ready to process your appointments/ referrals.

MARY MCFADDEN

Administrative Director & Health Coach

Mary McFadden is a co-owner of HealthWithin Wellness Center. She grew up in the Yakima Valley and has returned to offer a unique integrated health clinic that offers chiropractic, therapeutic massage, health coaching and weight loss. Mary has worked in the healthcare field since 2001 and has been researching the philosophy of toxicity and deficiency for the last 15 years. She is passionate about increasing awareness and unlocking the mystery of health to really understand why we are not maintaining a healthy weight. As a health coach she runs the office weight loss program and offers health coaching sessions.

When not in the office Mary enjoys gardening, quilting , serving in the community /church and spending time with family.

ALLEN GONZALEZ

Occupational Health ARNP,DNP

Allen Gonzalez received his Doctor of Nursing degree from Washington State University and is on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. He is board certified with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Allen is passionate about occupational health and helping injured patients recover from their work injuries. He believes that recovery requires active participation and recommends exercise, lifestyle changes and non-invasive treatment protocols to get your body to respond naturally before moving to more invasive procedures if needed. He will manage your care and make referrals appropriately to help you meet your recovery goals.

Allen enjoys hiking, jogging, reading and watching movies with his wife Emily. They love trying new things and traveling.

MATTHEW MIRELEZ

Licensed Massage Therapist

Matthew Mirelez was born and raised here in the Yakima Valley and graduated from Elite Academy in 2017. Matthew takes a direct approach when targeting injuries or trauma. His techniques range from Trigger Point, Pin and Stretch and Deep tissue and others. He also loves to educate his patients on how they can accelerate their recovery time with home stretching techniques. Although he mostly works with injured clients, he feels massage is beneficial anytime and sees patients of all ages and needs, including prenatal and sports injury. Matthew really cares about his patients and is passionate about helping others increase mobility and improve their health through massage therapy, which makes him a great addition to our team.

Matthew enjoys spending time with his family. He loves the outdoors, camping and fishing. In his spare time, you can find him on the water or working in his tackle shop at home.

SUSAN M. BELL

APRN, MSN, FNP-BC

American Nurses Credentialing Center

Susan M. Bell, APRN is a credentialed nurse practitioner who joined Health Within Wellness in June of 2024.

Susan obtained her Masters of Science in Nursing degree as a family nurse practitioner in 2015.

Her experience as a registered nurse began in the Burn Care Unit. From there she transitioned into multiple areas including Coronary Care Unit, Medical Surgical unit, Pediatric ICU and Orthopedics, providing a well rounded scope of practice. As a nurse practitioner she has worked primarily in Orthopedics and taught as a professor of nursing at University of Nevada Las Vegas.

Her family nurse practitioner residency was completed in Orthopedics and she has earned her qualifications in first assist in surgery with a focus on sports medicine as well as joint replacement. She is proficient in intra articular hyaluronic acid joint injections and PRP injections. Susan has a minor in nutrition and is certified by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as a personal trainer. The experience as a personal trainer has helped Susan tremendously with counsel on strength and conditioning with her Orthopedic patients. She is board certified with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Personal interests include weight training, hiking, traveling and creating memories with her 6 grown children. Susan was born in Atlanta Georgia. She moved to Las Vegas in 1990 and relocated back to Washington in 2021.