Healing from the Inside Out: Dr. Mariela’s Chiropractic Journey

From PCOS and Fatigue to Energy, Cycles, and Resilience

When one of our very own chiropractors, Dr. Mariela, first began care at Radiant Waves, both as a patient and a member of our team, she brought with her a story that so many women can relate to: a body under chronic stress, hormonal imbalance, emotional overwhelm, and a deep longing to heal naturally.

Despite receiving regular chiropractic adjustments during school, she still struggled with:

• Persistent headaches

• Brain fog and fatigue

• Amenorrhea (loss of menstrual cycle)

• Hormonal imbalances related to PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)

• Seasonal asthma

• Neck and back pain from years of studying

• And the emotional toll of recent loss and a major life transition

Like many women, she had turned to birth control in the past to try to regulate her cycle and symptoms. Instead of helping, it disrupted her hormones even more and left her feeling more disconnected from her body than ever.

These symptoms weren’t random. They were signs that her nervous system was stuck in stress mode. The autonomic nervous system governs how well the body adapts to life, stress, healing, and change. When the system becomes overwhelmed or dysregulated, it shifts into survival mode (fight, flight, or freeze), and healing functions like hormone balance, immune response, digestion, and sleep are deprioritized.

The Shift: From Routine to Neurologically-Focused Care

Dr. Mariela’s turning point came not just from more chiropractic care, but the right kind of care. Neurologically-focused adjustments at the right frequency, guided by real-time nervous system data using INSIGHT Scanning Technology, changed everything.

These scans offered a detailed picture of how her brain and body were communicating. They didn’t just track pain or posture. They revealed the functional state of her nervous system and its ability to adapt, regulate, and recover.

With specific and consistent care, her body began to shift:

✅ Headaches became rare

✅ Emotional resilience and mood regulation improved

✅ Her cycle began to return, which was a major milestone for someone with PCOS

✅ Energy increased and workouts felt sustainable again

✅ Recovery from illness improved

✅ Stress became more manageable overall

“Healing isn’t linear, but with the right support, the body can do amazing things. My nervous system is becoming more adaptable and resilient, one adjustment at a time.” – Dr. Mariela

Why This Matters

This isn’t just a story of pain relief. It’s a story of true transformation, where the nervous system learns to regulate rather than react. As pxdocs.com puts it, “When stress is stuck on, health shuts down.” But when the nervous system shifts into growth and regulation, the body returns to what it was designed to do: heal.

This is the power of neurologically-focused chiropractic care. It’s not just about symptom relief. It’s about helping the body reclaim its resilience, clarity, and vitality from the inside out.

A Mission Lived from Both Sides of the Table

For Dr. Mariela, this experience has deepened her passion and commitment to the work we do at Radiant Waves. She isn’t just delivering this care. She’s living it. She’s walking alongside our patients not only as their doctor, but as someone who has experienced firsthand how powerful the nervous system can be when given the right support.

We are honored to witness her healing and even more honored that she gets to witness and celebrate the healing of so many others, every single day.