Forging Strong Nutritional Businesses
Focus. Streamline. Grow.
Nutritional Frontiers brings you a combined 150+ years of experience in the wellness industry. Our entire team have visited thousands of natural healthcare offices and realize the challenges you encounter with implementing nutritional therapies in your business. With inventory control, product knowledge and numerous vendors the management of this process can consume capital and time.
We are the Implementation Experts providing solutions and assistance with: - Patient, Staff and Professional Education - Inventory Management - Wellness Events - Special Requests - Customized Marketing - Private Labeling - Custom Formulations - Unique Packaging - Quick Turnaround - Samples
Dr. James Winer D.C.
President and Co-Founder (1947-2017)
Dr. James Winer was an international icon in natural healing
with over 45 years in the field. Dr. Winer will be deeply missed
and though he is gone, his years of hard work and dedication
to natural health will live on through Nutritional Frontiers.
Education:
Doctor of Chiropractic, valedictorian, summa cum laude, Life University
Bachelor of Arts, with honors, Brandeis University
CPLF, University of Paris, France
High School Diploma, highest honors, Shaker Heights High School
Professional Experience:
- Director and owner, Winer Wellness Center A multi-disciplinary full-service natural health center with 8 health professionals.
- Health store President and Co-Founder of Nutritional Frontiers professional supplement company
- Director, National Health Project
- Organized some of the largest consumer-oriented natural health expos in the U.S.
- Convention Director, National Health Federation
- Education Director, Hippocrates Health Institute, San Diego, California
- Associate Director, Price-Pottenger Nutrition Research Foundation
- Instructor of Nutrition and Art History, Informal Program, University of Pittsburgh
- Instructor of Hatha Yoga, Community College of Allegheny County
- Instructor of Exercise, Senior Citizen Program, Allegheny County
- Supervisor, Hoffman Health Stores
Media Experience:
- Host of daily radio natural health programs for over thirty-eight years
- Author, Basic Nutrition Handbook
- Author, Get Well Audio Tape Series
- Contributing Editor and writer for various health and general publications
- Guest on many television and radio programs
- Friends with leading nationally-acclaimed health experts and researcher
Allen James Dorley III A.C.S.M.
CEO
Jamie Dorley has been involved in the natural health field in a variety of capacities for over twenty years. Holding a Bachelor of Science degree from Slippery Rock University in community health, and certification from the American College of Sports medicine as a certified trainer, Jamie's career includes having counseled and coached athletes, executives, and school teams, and many years serving as a sales executive and formulator for several national nutritional and sports supplement companies. As co-founder with Dr James Winer of Nutritional Frontiers, Jamie is the current CEO and oversees the formulation and distribution of premium therapeutic quality nutritional supplements through health professionals nationwide. His expertise is highly valued by the many patients whom he has helped with a wide variety of health challenges since joining the staff of Winer Wellness Center in 2007.
CURRICULUM Vitae:
• CEO
• Personal Trainer
• Speaker
• Consultant
• Sales Manager
• Educator
• Radio Host
• Champion Bodybuilder
• Education
Degree
1986-1991 B.S. Community Health; Slippery Rock University, Slipper Rock, Pa.
Certifications
2012 A4M American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine Certified Lifestyle Education
2010 N.R.T. Nutrition Response Testing
2005 N.M.C. Nutrition Masters Course
1995 Strength and Conditioning Washington Redskins
1994 A.C.S.M. Health and Fitness Instruction and Personal Training
Memberships
American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
Clinical Experience
2008-Present CEO and Co-Founder of Nutritional Frontiers
2007-Present Certified Lifestyle Educator Winer Wellness Center
1994-Present Certified Personal Trainer
Speaking Engagements
2009-2013 Presented at Nutritional Frontiers Professional Training Events
2008-2013 Presented at Wellness Week each year 5 weeks of events, March Madness, Spring Fling, Summer Splash, Fall Fiesta and Winter Wonderland
2008-2013 Presented at Wagner Wellness Events and Women’s Wellness Day
2004-2008 NMC Nutrition Masters Series presented all 10 topics to groups of 25 healthcare professionals Blood Sugar, Detox, Body Comp, GI, Joint, Mood, Stress, Sleep, Cardiovascular, Hormones
2002-2005 Patient Workshops- Bone Health, GI, Detox, Weight Loss and Inflammation
Radio Appearance
2008-2013 Health Breakthroughs, Adventures in Natural Pharmacy
2003-2007 Health Breakthroughs
Personal/Professional Achievement
2008 Co-Founded Nutritional Frontiers LLC
2005-2008 Top District in Sales Growth Metagenics
2005 Promoted to District Sales Manager Metagenics
2003-2004 Top Sales Growth Metagenics
1998 Promoted to International Sales Manager Achieve Total Fitness
1996 Promoted to National Sales Manager Achieve Total Fitness
1993 NPC Mr. Pennsylvania Bodybuilding 5th Place Middleweight
1993 NPC TV Classic Bodybuilding National Qualifier 1st Place Middleweight
1991 NPC Spring Natural Bodybuilding 1st place Middleweight
Dr. Michael Wald
Dr. Michael Wald is a highly accomplished doctor with several degrees and certifications that make him the ideal source of information regarding the nutritional effects and affects upon the hormonal systems in the body. Dr. Wald is a second-generation doctor of chiropractic having earned his doctorate degree from the University of Health Sciences School of Chiropractic. He earned his medical diploma at the University of Health Sciences School of Medicine, Antigua.
Dr. Wald holds two diplomas in nutrition from:
• The American Chiropractic Board of Nutrition
• The Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition
Dr. Wald’s Titles include:
• Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
• Dietician-Nutritionist (CDN)
• Certified Clinical Nutritionist (CCN)
• Certified Nutritional Specialist (CNS)
• Masters in Nutrition (MS)
• Sports Nutritionist (ISSN)
Dr. Wald has amassed 28 years of didactic education and clinical experience. Dr. Wald has published over 10 books including The Anti-Aging Encyclopedia of Laboratory Tests and Frankenfoods – GMO Dangers. Dr. Wald maintains a private practice in Mount Kisco & Katonah New York in Westchester County. He is the creator of the most advanced laboratory-nutrition interpretation software for health care providers called, The BloodDetective Software.
Michael C. Gallagher C.L.E
Certified Lifestyle Educator and Sales Representative
Mike has a B.S. in Sports Management from Slippery Rock University graduating in 1991. He then worked as a sales rep for a wholesale supplement distributor called Achieve Total Fitness Inc. focusing on sports nutrition for 7 years, working with Health Food stores & gym owners, helping them build their business and educating them on the benefits supplements.Mike then worked for Metagenics for 5 years as a nutritional consultant working with licensed health care practitioners, educating them on different conditions, and how to implement nutrition & lifestyle changes to improve their patient conditions in the western Pa area.Mike currently works with Nutritional Frontiers and for the last 3 years had served as a valuable nutritional consultant. Mike takes pride and excels at educating professionals on the latest research, nutritional implementation, and lifestyle changes. Mike Gallagher has hosted several workshops throughout the mid-Atlantic area of the United States and has appeared on various radio shows for health and nutrition.
Rashid Coates M.B.A.
Sales Representative
Rashid Coates has been in the health and wellness industry for 11 years. He started his career working with one of the largest manufacturers of dietary supplements and medical foods in the United States. Here he honed his skills as one of the most educated and proficient sales representatives in the industry. Rashid has done numerous lectures covering various topics related to health and wellness in an attempt to educate many about the positives of natural supplements.
Dan McPherson N.C., C.E.M.
Nutritional Consultant
Dan McPherson has been working in the natural health field for 11 years. He received his first certification as a Nutritional Consultant in 2003 from the Global Institute for Alternative Medicine. Since then, Dan has taken courses and earned certifications in Educational Microscopy from the Darkfield Health Sciences Institute, Personal Fitness Training from the National Council of Certified Personal Trainers, Meridian Stress Assessment from BioMeridian and Nutrition Response Testing from Ulan Nutritional Systems. Recently Dan has incorporated the use of the Asyra machine which is a painless, non-intrusive way of helping identify energetic disturbances in the body. At the Winer Wellness Center, Dan uses his knowledge of nutrition, muscle testing and the results of the Asyra scan to help design a program to assist the individual in achieving optimal health. Dan is currently the Director of Education for Nutritional Frontiers.
Dr. Sari Cohen N.D.
Naturopathic Doctor and Research Advisor
Sari Cohen, ND obtained her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. Her undergraduate degree was in Hebrew and Judaic Studies at Dartmouth College. Sari provides naturopathic care at the UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine in Shadyside to people of all ages with both acute and chronic diseases. The naturopathic modalities that Sari focuses on include nutrition, herbalism, nutritional supplementation, and homeopathy. She is an adjunct professor in the Integrative Health Studies at Chatham University. Sari relocated to Pittsburgh from New Hampshire, where she had founded a naturopathic clinic with 4 other colleagues. She is the author of the prize-winning article "Melatonin, Menstruation and the Moon" published in The Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients.
Since 2010 Dr Cohen, ND has been doing research, technical writing and technical support for Nutritional Frontiers. Sari's passion in natural healing and her unique writing ability have resulted in the most popular educational tools available at Nutritional Frontiers.
Micaela Mendez
Controller and Human Resources
Micaela’s role at Nutritional Frontier is to handle accounts payable and receivable, human resource management, travel and events coordinator, and healthcare administration. Micaela is a results-oriented individual with over 30 years of experience managing finances. Before coming to Nutritional Frontiers she was the Controller for a hair transplant company for over 18 years. She helped grow the business from one office in Pittsburgh to eight locations throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Dubai, and London.
Micaela was born and raised in Pittsburgh. She has two lovely teenagers, Tony & Marlo, with her husband Mike. Her family spends their spare time involved in lacrosse, volleyball, track, golf, basketball, and soccer.
Michael Mastracci
Vice President of Marketing and Lead Graphic Designer
Mike was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. As an amateur and collegiate athlete, he has always found value in exercise and nutrition. He received his bachelor's degree in Graphic Design and graduated Cum Laude. Mike designs, produces and manages all marketing materials for Nutritional Frontiers and their various clients. He also works closely with private labeling clients for labeling and brand identity. Since joining Nutritional Frontiers Mike has seen the benefits of the industry and the positive impact it can have on peoples lives. As a designer and marketing employee, he feels it is necessary to continue creating a brand identity so more people can realize the benefits of natural health.
Candace Wilson
Health Education and Wellness Coordinator
Candace has a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and a minor in Gerontology from Slippery Rock University where she graduated in 2014. She was a 4-year member of the nationally ranked cheerleading program at the university where she experienced being a leader and a team member at the same time. Candace became a Certified Natural Health Professional through Trinity School of Natural Health, and is now the Nutritional Frontiers liaison for Trinity’s current and former students. She coordinates health education planning for wellness events as well as providing research education for our products and protocols. Her enthusiasm for natural health is apparent in her public presentations and her appearances on The Holistic Truth Radio show discussing the product line and ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Kim Droney
Customer Service Representative
Customer service rep/sales, service, support, and private label liaison with attention to detail to insure customer satisfaction...22 years ago Kim's son developed crohn's disease which led her to seek out nutritional supplements and started her passion to search a natural route. She came upon talk radio shows featuring natural health leading her to her position with nutritional frontiers where she can promote the nutritional pathway. Born and raised in the south hills of Pittsburgh, Kim has volunteered over many years in numerous primary school committees, youth association committees, chairperson of fundraising committee and started a children's support group with the crohn's and colitis foundation. She enjoys working, biking, gardening, and cookouts with family and friends.
Ron Brake
Operations Manager
Ron Brake has an Associate’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Micro Computers from LaRoche College/Newport Business Institute. He has been with Nutritional Frontiers for the past 5 years and now resides as the Operations Manager where he controls inventory management and oversees the warehouse staff. Before coming to Nutritional Frontiers, he worked as an account payable manager and a real estate salesman. Ron is an avid sports fan, especially the professional Pittsburgh teams. He also likes to go and watch car races at the Pittsburgh Raceway.
Shayleen Dungee
Visual Artist
Shayleen Dungee is a visual artist at Nutritional Frontiers, a wellness industry providing solutions and assistance.
She studied graphic design and management at Bradford School of Business. Still, till this day she’s ever-expanding her knowledge striving to become an expert in her craft.
Shayleen uses her arsenal of skills to tackle an array of tasks. She craves the challenge that comes with taking a concept and bringing it to life visually through the art of design
Franne Berez, M.D., N.D.
Franne Berez, MD, ND, is a physician who has specialized in the practice of integrative medicine for more than 30 years. Dr Berez graduated from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Seattle Washington in 1976 where she developed a deep respect for the body's innate healing ability and ways of enhancing the natural healing process. She continued her studies in one of the only combined allopathic and homeopathic medical schools at the Instituto Polytechnico Nacional in Mexico City. Dr Berez managed chronic and acute medical illnesses in both the hospital and village setting using both forms of medicine . She also dedicated a year of social service to a small community clinic working with an underserved population to complete her medical studies.
Dr Berez returned to the United States and her home town of Pittsburgh where she completed a family practice residency at Forbes Regional Family Practice in Monroeville, PA. Upon graduation she spent almost one year working in an urgicare center while she created a practice specializing in individualized integrative medicine. She focuses on creating action plans in partnership with her patients which assists then wellness in modification of lifestyle and nutrition.
Dr Berez still utilizes homeopathy as a catalyst for change in helping people heal and has worked directly with Nutritional Frontiers since its inception. She has been involved in research, product development and implementing formulations in her Squirrel Hill Family Wellness Center located in Pittsburgh, PA.
Roger Kendall Ph.D.
Roger V. Kendall, Ph.D., has worked for over 25 years in the field of Nutritional Research and Product Development in the health field. He is considered to be the leading expert in the biochemistry and therapeutic applications of DMG.
Dr. Kendall lectures widely , and is currently serving as Head of the Research Committee for NASC, National Animal Supplement Council. He has authored numerous articles in both peer reviewed journals and leading magazines on the therapeutic role of nutrients as immune modulators, antioxidants, and metabolic enhancers that promote healing and optimum health.Dr. Kendall holds a Ph.D. in organic biochemistry from Penn State University , and has held teaching positions at University of Bridgeport and Ambassador University. He presently holds seven U.S. Patents, 2 European Patents, six of them on DMG.