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The Healthy Place Holistic Clinic

Where Modern Medicine Meets Holistic Healing

The Healthy Place Clinic was founded with a simple vision: to create a space where patients can receive holistic, integrative care that seeks the root causes of health concerns. Our approach blends advanced diagnostic testing, functional medicine expertise, and therapies that care for the whole person — body, mind, and spirit.

Our clinicians work together across specialties, bringing diverse training and perspectives to each patient’s journey. From hormone health and metabolic challenges to complex conditions like Lyme disease, we focus on uncovering what’s really happening inside the body and designing care that restores balance and vitality.

Meet Your Integrative Medicine Team

Led by Dr. Ashley Nelson, D.C., AFMCP, our team combines diverse expertise in functional medicine, naturopathic training, holistic therapies, and more. Working together, we create care that’s as comprehensive as it is personal.

Dr. Ashley Nelson, DC, AFMCP

Specializes in Lyme Disease Protocols, Women’s Health, Prenatal Care, and Pediatric Wellness

Dr. Ashley is known for her calming presence and whole-person approach. She works with patients of all ages, specializing in complex conditions like Lyme disease, mold toxicity, gut health, and hormonal imbalances. Using advanced testing and natural therapies, she focuses on uncovering the root causes of symptoms and creating clear, personalized plans. Patients value her ability to listen deeply, explain clearly, and guide them with practical tools for lasting balance and vitality.

  • Functional medicine
  • Lyme & vector-borne illness
  • Prenatal and women’s hormonal health
  • Pediatric care

  • Doctor of Chiropractic Palmer College of Chiropractic, 2011

  • Bachelor of Arts in Biology University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2007

  • Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice Institute of Functional Medicine, 2025

  • Lyme & Vector-Borne Illness Specialty Training

  • Naturopathic Medicine Certification

  • Functional Medicine Certifications (AFMCP)

  • Chiropractic Nutrition Counseling Certification

  • Red Light Therapy Certification

  • Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Coaching Certification

  • CrossFit Level 1 Coach

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Alison Mahan, FNP

Specializes in IV Therapy and Personalized Nutrient Infusions

Alison is a Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in both adult and pediatric care. Her own decade-long health journey, marked by chronic health issues unresolved by the traditional medical model, ultimately led her to functional medicine. This shift gave her new clarity and renewed purpose: to help patients move beyond symptom management and uncover the root causes of their concerns.

She specializes in comprehensive lab testing and functional analysis to evaluate inflammation, hormone balance, nutritional status, and gut health. Patients appreciate her ability to combine the science of medicine with the art of truly listening, creating personalized plans that restore energy, resilience, and long-term wellness.

  • Functional medicine
  • Family care
  • Hormone balance
  • Gut health
  • Adult and pediatric wellness

  • Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) – Herzing University, 2024

  • Men’s Health and Testosterone Replacement Therapy Certification – 2025

  • Advanced Functional Medicine & Laboratory Interpretation Certification – 2024

  • Women’s Health & Hormone Replacement Therapy Certification – 2024

  • Functional Medicine & Advanced Gut Health Certification – 2023

  • Pediatric Functional Medicine Certification – 2024

  • Thyroid Optimization Certification – 2023

  • IV Infusion Therapy & Advanced Peptide Certification – 2023

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Dr. Brooke Henderson, ND

Specializes in Integrative Oncology, Fertility, Functional Nutrition, and Naturopathic Care

Dr. Brooke is passionate about guiding patients through some of life’s biggest health challenges, from navigating a cancer diagnosis to working toward starting a family. Her approach blends evidence-based naturopathic therapies with compassion, advanced testing, and personalized support. Patients value her ability to listen closely, provide clarity, and create individualized plans that empower them on their healing journey.

  • Integrative oncology
  • Fertility
  • Functional nutrition
  • Whole-person naturopathic care

  • ND, Functional Nutrition Certification

  • Fundamentals of IV Nutritional Therapy

  • Member of AANP, and OncANP

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Dr. Bradley Brunner, DC CCSP®

Functional Medicine, Performance Longevity, Men’s Health, and Physical Rehabilitation

Dr. Bradley is passionate about helping patients move, feel, and age better through a personalized approach to wellness and performance. He combines functional medicine, movement therapy, and lifestyle strategies to uncover root causes, restore balance, and build long-term vitality. Patients appreciate his practical, empowering approach to wellness that bridges the gap between recovery and lifelong performance.

  • Functional Medicine
  • Performance Longevity
  • Men’s Health
  • Physical Rehabilitation
  • Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician® (CCSP®), Palmer College of Chiropractic
  • Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), Palmer College of Chiropractic
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
  • Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP)™, 2025
  • The Ready State (TRS) Certified Practitioner, 2024
  • Nutritional Counseling Certification, 2020
  • Extreme Performance Training (XPT) Certified Coach, 2019
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Our Story

The Healthy Place began with a simple mission: to impact and empower our community with natural health solutions and trusted guidance. What started as our family’s passion soon grew into a commitment to help other families find the answers and care they deserve.

Over the years, we’ve seen firsthand — in our own children and in our community — the need for deeper, more comprehensive care. We soon discovered we weren’t alone. Local doctors, naturopaths, and holistic providers shared the same vision: to build a clinic where patients could find root-cause answers through integrative, collaborative medicine. Together, we brought The Healthy Place Clinic to life — a space where modern diagnostics and holistic therapies work hand in hand.

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This clinic is an extension of the same values that have always guided us:

Integrity, Compassion, and the Belief that Health
is Worth Fighting For.

Here, you’ll find more than a team of clinicians. The Healthy Place Clinic is a community of like-minded practitioners united by a common purpose: to uncover the root causes of your recurring issues and restore long-term health.

Founders & Supervising Physician

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Becki O’Brien, Co-Founder

Becki shapes the clinic’s operations and team culture, grounding the space in compassion and family values. As a Holistic Health Practitioner and Certified Aromatherapist, she brings a wellness-informed perspective to leadership.

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Tim O’Brien, Co-Founder

Tim brings vision and direction to the clinic, with a focus on growth and long-term sustainability. As a natural connector, he builds community relationships and partnerships that strengthen the clinic’s presence and mission in Madison.

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Dr. Michael Smith, MD

Dr. Smith is a board-certified pediatrician and the clinic’s supervising medical doctor. He provides oversight to ensure the clinic maintains the highest standards of safety, compliance, and patient-centered care.