In July 2009, I was 30lbs heavier, my diet was poor, I didn't sleep well, and I lacked the energy to get through the day. Then I decided to enroll myself in mixed martial arts classes in hopes of transforming myself mentally and physically. That's when I was introduced to Dr. Melissa Ponce. She suggested doing an intense 7-day detox followed by a dietary regimen. She said it would improve my overall performance as an athlete. On the 7-day detox, I was able to drop 7.5 lbs and I even noticed a difference in my sleeping habits. I'd wake up feeling like I had the energy of a 5-year old. Although the dietary regimen that Dr. Ponce recommended was quite strict, I was able to discipline myself mentally and make healthier choices. I've been able to train 2-4 hours a day and I've seen a huge difference in how my joints and my body respond to the movements without feeling drained. I feel stronger mentally and physically, not to mention my weight is ideal now. She has helped me become stronger in all kinds of ways. Thank you Dr. Melissa Ponce!

A.N.

In May of 2007 I was diagnosed with systemic lupus at the age of 26--just 7 months after my eldest son was born. My condition not only made me more susceptible to illness, but included symptoms such as skin rashes, fatigue, and rheumatoid arthritis. Some days were good, some were bad, but most were merely tolerable. It was like a health rollercoaster. Any stress trigger was enough to keep me in bed for days unable to move because my joints were so swollen. I was prescribed 5 different pharmaceutical medications in order to live "normally". After my daughter was born in January of 2009 my condition worsened. I made every effort to eat what I thought was healthy, exercise and remain stress free. But that isn't always easy working full time, being a wife, and mother of two small children. As my body continued to degenerate, my mental and emotional frustration began to swell. After requiring medical treatment for gastrointestinal infections on three separate occasions in 2009 I was sick and tired of being sick and tired!

I began my treatment with Dr. Ponce in January 2010 and within the first 2 weeks I began to see immediate results. We started out with a change in my diet and a supplement regiment--which sounded very intimidating at first but has been a surprisingly pleasant adjustment. Dr. Ponce's method of education, testing, and creating an action plan has inspired and empowered me to appreciate my body again. Since then I have been gradually changing the diets of my family and have been able to come off all pharmaceutical medications! My husband has noticed the biggest difference. He sees the positive change in my attitude about life and my health. I have more energy throughout the day, feel healthier & happier, and have shed some unwanted baby fat! Although I've only been under Dr. Ponce care for 4 months my life has already done a complete 180-degree turn for the better. I'm so grateful to not only be living healthy but have my "life" back! Thank you Dr. Ponce!

C.N.P.

I hurt my wrist during a boxing training session. I wasn't able to support any weight with my left hand or carry anything heavy without experiencing pain. I initially thought my injury would heal with time but soon noticed it wasn't getting any better. So I decided I would pay Dr. Melissa a visit to see if she could help my wrist at all. She not only adjusted my wrist but every joint that needed adjustment in my body, and it wasn't just my wrist. She found that my elbow and shoulder were major players in the wrist injury. She also massaged the soft tissue in my forearm and used the ARP machine to ensure a speedy recovery. After only two visits to Dr. Melissa's office my wrist was already feeling better and I felt great overall with all the adjustments that she made. In just four visits my wrist was back to normal, they could support weight and carry objects like I used to be able to. I'm able to be back in the gym training normally without experiencing any pain or soreness in my wrist and forearm thanks to Dr. Melissa's chiropractic care.

F.F.

My husband and I have a hauling business so we are constantly lifting heavy items. Time and time again we were having serious back and neck pain. After Dr. Melissa's very first adjustment my husband felt substantial relief with his neck pain and I was able to breath better after she adjusted by ribs back into place. Dr. Melissa is a great chiropractor and has taught us a lot about maintaining a healthy body and improving our overall health. We strongly recommend Dr. Melissa to any of our friends in need of quality chiropractic care.

K.H. & J.H.

Dr. Melissa is the greatest. I've had chronic migraines for over 10 years, and thanks to Dr. Melissa and her amazing work, I no longer experience the torture of migraine pain. Considering how debilitating they can be, I consider her to be nothing short of a miracle worker. Aside from her professional expertise, I trust her opinions completely and believe, without a doubt, that she genuinely cares about the well being of her patients. I would recommend her to my friends and family any day of the week.

J.B.

I've been training and competing in Amateur Muay Thai & Boxing since 2002. I had my first professional Mixed Martial Arts fight in 2006. I thought I knew how to take care of my body and what 'eating right' was before I met Dr. Melissa, but with the start of my pro fighting career the stakes suddenly got a lot higher. Everyone I competed with trained all day and drank protein shakes. I needed a competitive edge and I found it when I started treatment with Dr. Melissa.

Dr. Melissa fixed my diet and got me on legit supplements. When I train normally I make it a point to see her once a week to get completely adjusted. I tell her where it hurts and she fixes it. She even fixes things that I didn't even know where out of place. I see her twice a week the month before any of my pro fights. MMA is dominated by young athletes in their 20's trying to keep fighting into their 30's. I've always been worried about how my age might limit my career because right now I'm 31. With the help of Dr. Melissa's nutritional knowledge and chiropractic skill I know that I will be fighting well into my 40's.

E.E.