Personalized Wellness that Delivers Results
In today’s world where stress, toxins, time pressures, and nutritional gaps are part of daily life, true healing calls for a more complete approach.
That’s why our care goes beyond adjustments - integrating genetic analysis, physical medicine, wellness therapies, and lifestyle coaching to restore balance, resilience, and overall well-being.
Grounded in Nature, Guided by Science
At The Nature of Health, we bring together modern medical expertise and the restorative power of nature to provide a med spa experience unlike any other.
Our advanced treatments are delivered in a serene, nature-inspired environment, creating the ideal setting to relax, rejuvenate, and achieve real results.
Meet Our Team
Taylor McIntyre, D.C.
OWNER | CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Taylor is a passionate and dedicated chiropractor committed to holistic health and wellness. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University and earned her Doctorate in Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Florida. Dr. Taylor is Full Body Certified in Active Release Technique (ART), certified in Applied Kinesiology, and certified in the Webster Technique. She also has extensive training in Sacral Occipital Technique (SOT), the Activator Method, Integrative Diagnosis, and clinical nutrition. She has over 10 years of experience working for multiple practices across Upstate NY as well as Scottsdale and Gilbert, AZ.
Dr. Taylor enjoys staying active and connected to nature through sand volleyball, cooking, hiking, and running. An avid runner, she logs several miles most days, has completed multiple half marathons, and proudly finished her first full marathon in 2024 - the Honolulu Marathon in Hawaii. She lives in Gilbert with her husband, Dale, with whom she co-founded and opened The Nature of Health. Together, they have three children, Meadow, Fawn, and River, whose names reflect the family’s love of nature.
Donald J. Bernard, D.C., FIACA
CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Don Bernard brings more than 30 years of experience helping patients reduce pain, restore function, and move with greater confidence. His approach combines chiropractic care, acupuncture, physiotherapy, therapeutic rehabilitation, and advanced microcurrent therapy to address the underlying causes of pain and support long-term health and performance.
Throughout his career, Dr. Bernard has treated thousands of patients with spinal conditions, sports injuries, chronic pain, neuropathy, headaches, and other musculoskeletal disorders. He is also a former Fitness Instructor for Titleist, where he taught golfers how to improve strength, mobility, balance, and movement to enhance performance and reduce injury risk.
Known for his thoughtful, individualized approach, Dr. Bernard takes the time to understand each patient's goals and develop personalized treatment plans that help them return to the activities they enjoy most.
Hailey Williams, FNP-C
DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL SERVICES
Hailey, a Family Nurse Practitioner-Certified (FNP-C), serves as our Director of Medical Services with over a decade of experience in healthcare, including five years as a practicing provider. She began her career in urgent care, where she built a strong clinical foundation, before discovering her passion for hormone optimization and integrative medicine.
Hailey is dedicated to helping patients who have felt unheard or overlooked in traditional healthcare settings, taking a personalized, root-cause approach to restore balance and improve overall well-being.
She earned her degrees from Arizona State University and Grand Canyon University and is certified through the Hormone Health Institute.
Outside of the clinic, Hailey enjoys traveling, staying active, and spending quality time with her husband and their six animals.
Mary Petrini, LMT
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Mary began her massage career in 2008 after experiencing healing in her own physical and emotional life through yoga and massage therapy. She specializes in low back and neck pain, prenatal massage, and yoga/stretching techniques. She is passionate about guiding her clients through their own healing processes through massage, breathing techniques, energy work and stretching. Mary incorporates many modalities to tailor each massage to the specific needs of her clients. She has 13 years experience with prenatal massage working at an OBGYN practice, and loves working with expecting moms, and women in all stages of life.
In her personal life, Mary is a wife and mother of 2 young adult children, and 2 dog fur-babies. She moved to Arizona from Illinois in 1997 and has found a love for the desert, mountains, and unique wildlife of Arizona. She loves anything outdoors; hiking, running, camping, and exploring, or just playing in her backyard garden.
ElinJaja “Jaja” Truleysingi-Stoll, LMT, CMLDT
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
ElinJaja “Jaja” (pronounced “Ya-ya”) specializes in medical and rehabilitative massage. With an extensive background in massage therapy, she thoughtfully tailors each session to the individual, drawing from a wide range of modalities and techniques.
Her work may incorporate Swedish massage, neuromuscular therapy, and manual lymphatic drainage (she is a Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist), complemented by supportive tools such as hydrotherapy, cupping, scraping, topicals, and kinesio taping.
Outside the treatment room, Jaja enjoys spending time with her large family, caring for her pets, and giving back through volunteer work.
Deleani “DJ” Teague
PATIENT EXPERIENCE & MARKETING MANAGER
Deleani, known as DJ, has been licensed in the medical field for over 5 years. She obtained her national phlebotomy and IV certificate shortly after she turned 18. By 20 years old, she was certified in face and scalp massage, cupping, and gua sha.
Her passion for health started when she was young. Growing up watching her mother as a paramedic, she quickly became fascinated by the human body and the way it works. After being diagnosed with Lyme Disease at 12, she saw the positive impact natural, holistic medicine has on health. She believes it’s the way we are intended to live.
In her free time, DJ enjoys DIY projects, baking, concerts and family time. She loves meeting new people and being both a student and teacher. Her wish is to give others hope for their health and well being after living through Lyme.
Our Story
Rooted in Family. Designed for Community.
Dr. Taylor McIntyre & Dale McIntyre
Co-Founders
The Nature of Health was created with a shared vision: to bring exceptional clinical care and a thoughtful patient experience together in one intentional space.
Dr. Taylor McIntyre leads the clinical direction of the practice, combining hands-on treatment, advanced soft tissue techniques, and personalized plans for long-term recovery and performance.
Behind the scenes, Dale leads operations and strategy, building a practice that is strong, sustainable, and designed to serve the Gilbert community for years to come.