I was injured in a car accident. I went to a cracking chiropractor 2-3 days a week for months and got worse. Someone suggested Healing Waves. I've never heard of this modality and I'll be honest, I was very skeptical. Dr. Melanie is so gentle and kind. Not only is my back better but it was very emotionally healing during a very difficult season of life. I am so grateful to have discovered this! read more

Dr. Melanie provides exquisite care! I have tried all sorts of bodywork to support comfort in my neck and back and above all else, I found NSA to provide the most powerful results. For me, this type of gentle chiropractic work becomes preventative of the discomfort that use to arise in my body during times of stress. You can feel how deeply Dr. Mel loves her work and cares for her patients. I always feel so incredibly held when on her table. You really can't ask for more in a practitioner. I've also had amazing massages here and highly recommend their massage therapists. read more

Dr. Melanie's exquisite care & guidance has made an important contribution to my wellness. Especially after having 2 serious whiplash injuries I needed gentle consistent care to restore my sense of comfort & well-being, Network chiropractic was the best modality for my healing. I don't have any residual limitation from those accidents. I experience more energy & fluidity after every session. I look forward to my weekly session with anticipation whether I'm having a hard week or a great one. I'd recommend Healing Waves Wellness to anyone who is looking to take their self care up a notch, is ready to experience more vital energy & up their game in the world or has an old "hitch in their giddy-up" they'd like help freeing up. read more

Healing Waves is amazing. This type of chiropractic work is different than traditional aggressive cracking of the body. This type, called Network Chiropractic, is totally non-invasive and completely friendly to the body. (I remember in the past seeing a traditional chiropractor and actually feeling weird and worse off than when I walked in) Dr. Ian Chambers is an incredible healer and body-worker. I've seen him seriously for about a year and a half now. My posture has changed and has become more powerful and EASEFUL. I didn't think this could be the outcome from ANY external body-work. I got tall very young, so I slouched to fit in, and then carried a heavy backpack through years of school, then played 3 years hunched over a stand-up bass, anyway for my whole life I've had an issue with posture, and this chiropractic work is THE FIRST thing that has made a lasting change in my body. I literally get taller each month, slowly opening up my once locked-up back. This work also will benefit your emotional and energetic state. The way I understand it is your spinal cord is highly connected to your central nervous system, and so how you deal with stress shows up in your spine/surrounding musculature. Using light touches, to key spots on your back, Ian 'entrains' you body to reconnect to your full spine, and rewire how stress and situations are dealt with in life. SO, after a time your body will naturally go about stress in another way that is more friendly to your system. Basically, this work trains your system to stay out of 'fight or flight' mode, which is stressful and costly to the body, allowing for greater ease 1) in your physical life, and also 2) your energetic/emotional state. And THAT is the big money. When you are able to respond to life with greater ease, and more grounded power, you have access to higher level of being, which is very FUN, and inspires many along the way. And that is something I belive in. I whole-heartedly invite you to try out this type of care. It can be slow to start seeing results, (processing time) but once you're over the mound, the 'skiing' (living) gets VERY FUN on the other side. Thank you again Ian, as you have absolutely without a doubt made a substantial and lasting positive effect on my body and my being. Cheers to the good life. read more

This work has transformed my life! I have been seeing NSA practitioners for 22 years and I enthusiastically recommend the care to many of my own clients, friends and loved-ones. After studying and working in the healing arts for more than two decades, I've come to the conclusion NSA is THE most effective modality to resolve symptoms and conditions that often remain a mystery to traditional and other alternative forms of medicine. It also has the power to change one's relationship to and perception of those conditions, which is the most miraculous quality of all. Over the course of these years, I have seen dozens of practitioners. As a connoisseur of the work, I can say without hesitation that Dr's. Ian and Pamela are at the very top of my list. And now, what a BOON to them and their practice that Dr. Melanie Hernand is available to be seen in the same office. Hello??? Can you say DREAM TEAM?!? I have known Dr. Melanie for many years and received the brilliant gift of her care in settings prior to her joining this powerhouse team. Melanie is not only gifted, with a true healer's touch, but she is deeply compassionate, knowledgeable, highly skilled and trained and will stop at nothing to free you from whatever gets in the way of being the the most extraordinary being you can be. I cannot recommend Dr. Melanie highly enough... treat yourself to her exquisite care and watch your body and your life evolve in unimaginable ways! read more

A complete place of healing. Not just the work itself, but the way that Dr. Mel "holds" and is rooting for each person in that room. I found Network Care subtle at first, and even wondered if it was "hocus locus" because it was this light touch points and changes were not felt...yet. These past 6 months of care have been profound in the amount of healing that is going on within my body, and re-arranging my posture, but my life is unfolding as well. I so appreciate the healing wisdom of Dr. Mel! read more

Dr. Melanie has been great in helping me to overcome emotional trauma and better cope with my disability. It is a safe place to come and peel off the layers to get real healing and peace of mind read more

The whole office is amazing! You can feel it when you walk in- lots of personal care and attention! Network Chiro is the state of the art way to align and move into wellness the gentle way. Melanie Hernand is amazing . She is heartfelt and especially attentive, skillful and attuned to your body and being. Highly recommend her to anyone needing support with their overall health and well being. read more

If you have been searching for amazing Chiropractors and wanted an effective way to reduce your stress, promote well-being, and have real strategies to get you where you want to go in life, call Dr. Ian and Pamela Chambers. They have 38 years of experience and chiropractic training with the best in the profession. I'm not new to the healing world, and I love the personal care that they give me when I step into the their office. You both are incredible and top notch Network Spinal Analysis (the gentle form of Chiropractic) doctors. read more

Healing Waves Wellness - Are you ready to make the changes in your life and your nervous system? - Chiropractors Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

I have received Network Spinal care from a number of practitioners over the years, and I can confidently say that Dr. Mel is the cream of the crop. Her level of presence, focus, ability to hold space for depth and overflowing love dance alongside her profound skill set to create a recipe of juicy healing. Under her powerful care, I have experienced pain and tension transformed into massive energy and breakthroughs, and I have witnessed so many of her clients experience the same. This care won't *fix* you, it will support you in using what you perceived as the problem as a gateway out to a whole new, more joyfully embodied, deeply present and resourceful version of yourself. read more

I always look forward to my visits here, especially when I'm having a bad day/week! I always leave feeling like a million bucks and as if my energy has transformed into a positive breakthrough. Dr. Melanie and Vanessa are both true healers and my life has changed in pretty significant and positive ways since I've started working with them. They really help me access my emotions and work through them! Highly recommend their practice!!! read more

The massage was both potent for healing and relaxing. Having been knocked around a bit by life I have my sore spots and prefer therapeutic massage as opposed to the typical relaxation type. I got what I wanted here and am very happy with the massage. The reason it is not 5 stars is that there was a good amount of noise penetrating the space from the office, another room where massage was occurring and somebody play music from another space in the building. read more

My chiropractor is Zayneb, she's a caring individual that intuitively knows what your body needs. Her gentle adjusting is exactly what my body responds to the best. She's been treating my family & I for years and we trust her so much. Her style of chiropractic works for us well and she's just the best! You won't regret your visit with her! In addition to this magic woman, Healing Waves is a such a lovely place to come to! read more

Dr. Mel was the one who introduced me to NSA Chiropractic care when I lived in San Francisco. Before that, I had only frequented traditional chiropractors that would crack my spine manually. I didn't understand the concept of NSA before but after experiencing it for myself I knew it was for me. I received amazing care there until I moved to Santa Cruz last year. When I first got here, I tried out some NSA and traditional chiropractic doctors that didn't really do much for me. I couldn't find that "magic" I had felt at Soulworks in SF. I gave up for a while, but after some research, I've come to find that Dr. Mel and Pablo were now here in Santa Cruz. The care I receive is exemplary, it is affordable (unlike other NSA offices I've frequented), and they are very flexible and work with my schedule. read more

Michael C Dr. Zayneb is a very healing soul. She helped me get through some rough times,not only physically but emotionally. She has what seems a light touch at first but in realty is very powerful. She is well apt at clearing energy blockages and aliment. I gained back 1/2 inch of my original height in the short time I worked with her. read more

Ian Chambers is changing lives! His gentle support and masterful touch encouraged my body to unwind and expand into greatness.

Dr. Melani and her partner Pablo took over the practice from Dr. Ian and Pamela Chambers a few years back. I have been a patient of this wellness center for 5 years. The network chiropractic model of care has changed my life and helped me heal from 2 traumatic car accidents. Dr. Melani provides excellent light touch gentle adjustments, she creates a healing space and the healing that I have experienced is much deeper than a release of my physical pain. If you are looking for relief from body pain, tension or want to bring your healing to the next level, I highly highly recommend Dr. Mel and Healing Waves Wellness Center. read more

I have been a patient on at least a weekly basis wholly by my own choice for the last 4 + years. In fact I'm about to drive over there for my weekly tuneup. I love network chiropractic. My sense is that it is a modality for the present age. Initially I felt like I was clearing years of accumulated stress and trauma. now I go in to keep myself functioning optimally. I have less physical complaints, get sick less, can respond to life's physical, emotional, and mental stresses better...grateful and happy about that. Both Ian and Pamela are skilled practitioners. I have had the opportunity to work with both of them for long stretches and couldn't really pick one over the other. They are both beautuful people with a sweet family and a welcoming office culture. I feel like I get tons of value from them and have recommended them to many people. read more

I feel so blessed to have found Dr. Ian and Dr. Mel! Both are network chiropractors who work with unblocking tensions in the spine and creating deep ease and joy. This is not your usual type of chiropractic work with the popping and cracking of the spine. This is gentle but works on deeper levels with the nervous system. You can actually change and release old limiting patterns stored in your nervous system. This is the most effective and most profound body, mind and soul healing I have ever found. Dr. Ian and Dr. Mel are the best. I feel so lucky to have found them. Santa Cruz is lucky to have them too! read more

I highly recommend Healing Waves Network Chiropractor services and the Massage Therapy. I was going to different chiropractors for over 15 years. They helped, but I always had to keep getting readjusted when my spine went out of alignment. Also, I have a friend who is a Neurologist that always advised me against forceful neck adjustments. After the first session- the non- cracking method of spinal adjustment gave me the same results as if my spine was adjusted at my previous chiropractor. I was amazed. Also, the spine learns to heal itself if you continue with the therapy. Dr. Melanie is amazing. After you learn more about the treatment- it is more of a mind, body, soul experience. Stephen the Massage Therapist is spectacular. Pablo and the office staff are always super friendly and helpful. Do some research and check it out for yourself! read more

Dr. Mel is amazing! I had been to Network Chiropractors before, but she was the one who taught me how to actively participate in the sessions and how to live in awareness of my spine and energy. After a car accident injured my back, she helped me heal the defense patterns in my muscles and went to such a deep level that old wounds and patterns were healed along with the new ones. Dr. Mel is the best! read more

Walking into Healing Waves Wellness Center is giving your body an invitation to you lay down at the table, get back in touch with your breathing, and bring your body back to normal again. Drs. Ian and Pamela center you and make all the pain go away in such a gentle, crack-free touch that is so amazing, you wonder if they are magic. Go see them and feel the difference! read more

Healing waves was so helpful and I left my sessions feeling refreshed and more connected with my body, mind and spirit. I highly recommend their chiropractic and massage services. I really enjoy everyone who works there. They are very friendly and highly trained in their fields. read more

I use to go to Melanie years ago and she was absolutely amazing. I'm looking forward to returning to her services shortly.

Dr. Mel is amazing - she's a natural born healer truly committed to your well being. Always open, present and connected, she makes you feel so at ease the moment she greets you, allowing the healing to begin immediately. Melanie has the gift of recognizing the source of pain and injury and puts her hands and energy to work not only to relieve the symptoms but release the cause as well. I will miss having easy access to her in San Francisco but happy for those she can touch in Santa Cruz! read more

Outstanding loving care is what I've received at Healing Waves. With each visit I feel myself coming into more alignment within myself. If you want to open yourself up to what's up next in your life, go get some energetic aligning from Ian or one of the doctors there. read more

My body was bent over in pain at a 90 degree angle when I went into Healing Waves for the first time. Dr. Ian's holistic and intuitive approach, combined with excellent skill and practical application of an invaluable tool for healing has not only got me standing up straight again, but continues to take me further down a path of personal wellness, awareness and joy. I now know through direct experience what it feels like to enjoy my physical being! Lovely office and staff too. Can't give enough praise, you've just got to go for yourself! read more

My sessions with Ian, since late 2010, have helped create accelerating, momentous changes in my life, both physical and subtle (emotional, spiritual, if you will). Every client is important -- special! -- to Ian. I've never met a healer so utterly devoted to his work. His practitioner-wife Pamela is also amazing. If you can manifest the commitment, Ian and Pamela will take you to unbelievably new heights. read more

My wife got a message from Abigail and came back refreshed. She would highly recommend her.

I came to see Dr. Ian Chambers following a pretty significant car accident this past September. My neck and back were a total mess along with my emotions. From the second I walked in the door I felt safe and cared for. Between Jessica's warm greetings and Dr. Chamber's expertise, I knew I was in good hands. As a physical therapist, I am cautious about who I let work on my body, and I have had no reservations here! I am not a fan of traditional chiropractic for fear of stressing the ligaments and joints, so when a friend recommended Network Chiropractic I was very excited to give it a try. I have only been able to attend 1x/week due to my own busy schedule, but it has made a tremendous difference in my well being. My back feels great and I have an improved sense of how to hold my body. I look forward to my Thursday appointments and always leave in a blissful, relaxed state. I haven't had the pleasure to work with Pamela yet, but our interactions have always been positive and she emanates a caring, professional, and trust worthy vibe. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Healing Waves! read more

Healing Waves Wellness - Super cool test by Dr. Chambers. The top line shows where my spine started, and the line below is my spine now. SO MUCH BETTER! Thank you!! - Chiropractors Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Drs. Ian and Pamela Chambers are fully committed to each patient's health and recovery. 5 stars for this network chiropractic practice.

Dr Mel and the rest of the Healing Waves staff are amazing. This is not your typical chiropractic experience. It is truly gentle and really empowers the patient to start changing the patterns that cause chronic pain. Awesome place! read more

If you are looking for a gentle, non violent chiropractic adjustment, and a little hocus pocus, Ian is the doctor for you. I have had neck problems from an accident for almost 35 years now. I've learned to tolerate a certain level of pain every day. Some days the pain would be severe and my neck locked up; and then I'd seek traditional chiropractic manipulation, acupuncture, or even osteopathic manipulations. Most of these helped, but for a short period. A friend recommended Ian Chambers. I have suffered from vertigo, which seems to come on when my neck is really messed up, and I was willing to try anything. I have been going to Healing Waves for a month now, and I couldn't believe that I was able to state that I am PAIN FREE. It was a surprising realization, since I've had some pain daily. I'm even ready to go zip lining now! I still have no idea how Network works, even after going to a free seminar that Ian presented. But, I don't care any longer how it works, just that it works. read more

Although the staff was extremely nice, I would never recommend this place. I came in thinking I was going to get some lower back pain relief. Instead what I got was an hour nap. I was immediately laid belly down while the chiropractor was helping 3 other patients in the very same room. She pointed out everything that seemed to be wrong with my back and yet did nothing to fix it. Besides a few pinches on my neck and "deep breathes" there was absolutely no chiropractic work done. How this place remains a business is baffling to me. read more

Dr. Omri is back! I've been receiving Network Chiropractic Care for 15 years and have seen many practitioners but Dr. Omri Sitton is my favorite practitioner. I'm really happy that he has returned to Santa Cruz. Care from Dr. Omri is gentle, energizing, and intuitive. Over the years, he has helped me heal from whiplash, a car accident, two pregnancies, and a cesarean section. The results are not "crack your bones" evident, and you must be open to receiving this very different approach to chiropractic care. Please receive his care with an open heart and mind and you will begin to feel positive changes almost immediately. read more

I was anxious to try this place after reading all the great reviews and really tried to keep an open mind. But after 3 sessions, it was clear to me that I was not making any real progress with my back. I have always thought of myself as a person with a good mind/body connection. Breathing and stretching on a regular basis in on a massage table with a head cradle is therapeutic, but yoga is much less expensive. read more

A picture taken of me from behind, for a fitness/body challenge that I entered, made me cringe. My right shoulder was "dropped" by about 3 inches. As a personal trainer I knew enough to know that I needed, or so I thought, to get my skeletal structure adjusted before I further developed my muscles because they would only set my body where it was and frankly I didn't want to remain out of alignment. Always one to go to traditional chiropractors, I decided to check out Yelp and find a local office. I'm fairly new to Santa Cruz so I was open to suggestions. I read a few reviews and then I stumbled on Healing Waves. Something told me that this was going to be a different experience and not the regular cracking, popping and physical adjusting of my bones. Dr. Ian Chambers explained the process of Network Spinal Analysis "NSA" and how it works. It sounded foreign and odd, but my intuition kicked in and I felt that I was in the right place. All I can say is wow! To explain what goes on, and how the process of unwinding for me has occurred is quite involved. So, rather than blather on here's what I know, for me, that's working. The connection between Dr. Ian, his wife and business partner Dr. Pamela and the staff are amazing. They care. They have all been through their own process and they all understand what's going on with my body. For fifty years I have been "wound" up, so tight, that my health has suffered. I was physically and emotionally shut down due to some traumas and I was going through the motions of life the best I could. With their touch and process, my body is coming alive. All of my synapses and nerves are awake. Every treatment reveals something new. And I say this with all my heart, I have accomplished more in the 4 months that I've been going to Healing Waves than I have EVER accomplished in traditional Psychotherapy in 20+ years. Traditional chiropractic continues to further stress the body and doesn't teach us how to heal. NSA helps our body heal by opening up the lines of communication throughout the spine. I'm more in touch with my body and muscles than I have ever been. The added benefit, that never occurred to me would even be a benefit, is that my head and heart are healing. Crazy stuff, but so perfectly beautiful. I'm exactly where I need to be. Oh, and my "dropped" shoulder? It's leveling out nicely with the other one. Things are aligning themselves, naturally. read more

I have been going to Healing Waves for both massage and gentle chiropractic work for a few months, and am in awe of the body work that I've received. After suffering from both emotional and physical ailments (specifically scoliosis), there's a marked difference in my well-being. Not only has my scoliosis improved, but I also leave each appointment feeling calmer and more grounded. Dr. Mel is a phenomenal human who I was immediately drawn to. Firstly, she always remembers how to pronounce my unique name, which is a feat unto itself. Dr. Mel intuitively knows when I've had a rough day/week and helps me unwind and reset for the remainder of the week. I really can't say enough about Dr. Mel and all of the staff at Healing Waves - wonderful people! read more

When I first arrived for treatment I had no idea what to expect. I was skeptical at first because the work is so much different from chiropractic that I have had in the past. For about 2 months I was certain it was making little difference, then things started to change. I noticed that I was more mindful on the table each time I visited and that my body felt much relaxed overall. The real "a-ha" moment came with some recent experiences where my body was undergoing much more stress than usual and I traveled to visit family. The entire plane ride home I was uncomfortable, anxious and my neck/shoulders hurt more than they have in months. For one full night and day I had a headache, wanted a shoulder/back massage, couldn't sleep and my cranky mood off-put even the most kind people around me. I went to see Mel the next day and it was literally like magic! I got on the table, Dr. Mel asked me to focus on bringing my spine back to the balance I was enjoying prior and it was unbelievable -- within 1/2 hour the stress in my back, shoulders and head was almost all gone. If I hadn't lived through it, I wouldn't believe it. However, I encourage you to believe me and go for a visit! I'm not one for alternative approaches to healing, so this is HUGE for me. Go visit Dr. Mel knowing that it's different from what you might have experienced before, but you'll be sold if you give it some time. Additionally, it wouldn't be a great review without a thanks to Pablo who is the first person you encounter in the office -- he sets the peaceful tone and is always really helpful. read more

After my 4th session with Melanie I am feeling great. I notice my body structure changing. My mind and breath are connecting with the rest of my body. I hold myself up stronger than I did a month ago and I find that I am more comfortable in most positions. The tension in my back is virtually non existent. I am just in the beginning stages and feel this is a wonderful transition I deserve! read more