SOUTHERN WELLNESS
& SKIN CENTER
Our Skin Care Team
David Runyon
PA-C
David Runyon was born in Beckley, WV. He earned his "Eagle Scout" award at the age of fifteen. After graduating high school, he became a United States Marine. In 1990, he trained and became a professional Whitewater and Mountain Guide, which he has continued to pursue and be passionate about for 30 years.
In 1992, David graduated from Bluefield State College as a Nationally Certified Paramedic. After working in the field and in a trauma center, he continued his education and graduated from the College of West Virginia's Physician Assistant program in 2000.
For 10 years, he worked in General/Trauma Surgery perfecting his surgical skills. In 2009, he became interested in Dermatology and Dermatologic surgical techniques and has since specialized in skin cancer and minor surgery. David also spends his time training CrossFit, trail running, biking, and adventure racing.
Recently, David has returned from a 3-year stent practicing his surgical profession in Florida. He greatly looks forward to serving his friends and family in his home city.
Rachel Ward
RN, MSN, FNP-BC
Rachel is a high school graduate of Liberty High School. Her first nursing certification was presented in 2012 as a LPN from New River CTC. She then pursued her associate degree of nursing in 2015 and baccalaureate degree of nursing in 2018 from Bluefield State College. She received her graduate degree from Marshall University in 2021.
She has worked as a RN in a variety of roles while pursuing her bachelors and masters degree including an intensive care unit, outpatient vascular lab, endoscopy, and PACU. Being a nurse practitioner in Dermatology has been her passion. She performs comprehensive examinations of the skin, biopsies, and counseling on skin cancer prevention.
Rachel is married with three children. She has two girls, ages 12 and 9, along with a 3 year old son. She enjoys working in the friendly, family-oriented environment at Southern Wellness & Skin Center.
Joseph Morrello, DO
Internal Medicine
Medical Director
Joseph Morrello completed his Associates Degree in Medical Lab Technology and then Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Science at Bluefield State College.
Getting his first taste within the medical field, he soon decided to attend to West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, where he graduated in 2009.
He then completed his Internal Medicine residency at Lewis Gale Hospital Montgomery/Salem VA Medical Center in 2012. He works as a board certified Internist at Bluestone Health and SWSC.
Rebeca Hall, LMT
Massage Therapy
Rebecca treats clients by using touch to manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body. With their touch, cupping, hot stones LMTs relieve pain, help heal injuries, improve circulation, relieve stress, increase relaxation, and aid in the general wellness of clients in the relaxing of mind and body.
