Healing Waves Wellness

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!

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 Unilocal 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.

Ian Chambers is amazing. He takes his work seriously and is extremely well versed in chiropractic care. He is loving, kind and terrific to work with. Jessica, who runs the front office is great. She is flexible and friendly. The work that I am doing with Ian is changing my life. I am more focused, happier, connected with myself on a deeper level. Network Chiropractic goes way beyond the physical, it heals emotionally and even spiritually. Excellent care from the team at Healing Waves Chiropractic. Thank you!

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!

After my 4^th 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!

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.

This is an amazing place. Dr. Mel is wonderful. Network Chiropractic is wonderful. It is slowly helping me to release tension and stress in my body and soul. It is an extremely gentle, yet effective way to change your life. I am fairly new to this modality, but I am already a believer.
I highly recommend Healing Waves — I am so happy that I decided to check them out. I feel very cared for and I am excited to continue my weekly sessions!

Dr. Melanie brings so much to her practice… competence, compassion, connection. caring and collaboration. Her dedication to helping and supporting her clients heal is evident in every action she takes and words she speaks. Every appointment I’ve had with her has resulted in release… release of tension (old and new), stress, pain and discomfort. She seems to know exactly what I need. Not only does she genuinely care for each of her clients, but she treats everyone with respect, dignity and openness. I really can’t say enough about her and how much she’s helped me become a more authentic and alive me (work still in progress :)).

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!

Its hard to say enough good things about Healing Waves! I first visited to get help with a back injury and pain, but through my treatment here, I am starting to feel well in countless other ways, besides just my spine and back. The treatment they have given me has encouraged me to reconnect to my body and feel tension in my body that I did not even know was there! I have been going a little over a month, and I feel so much more relaxed, and in tune with my body and my life. I find myself stressing less and less, so much so that I nearly feel ten years younger, in my body and mind! Network Chiropractic seems to be opening my awareness of who I am, so that I can relax more in life, and at the same time my spine is loosening up with every visit, and my pain is fading. All this without any painful cracking of my back, and the change really is permanent, too. Probably because I am more relaxed, and my spine is becoming more relaxed, I feel like my back problems are being eliminated naturally, and for good. I really feel blessed to have found them!

I came to see Dr. Mel after experiencing negative effects from an accident. She helped me heal, and then she helped me grow. Sessions with Dr. Mel have been a trip! She targets wellness in physical, mental, and I’d even go as far as to say spiritual ways. Her treatment is a complete package in the sense that it not only helps heal, it also helps the body and mind to work together to facilitate wellness in and of oneself. I highly recommend her services and care.

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!

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.

Just to be in Dr Mel’s presence, I feel a deep healing happening in me – the warmth of her being and her profound level of care is such a gift to this planet. I would trust her with anything, and feel Santa Cruz is so blessed to have her – I would recommend her as a guide and medicine for every level of ailment – emotional, spiritual, physical and beyond. I will miss having her closer, and am considering making a pilgrimage to see her, miraculous gift that she is!

Where to begin about Dr Mel…
Many people claim to be ‘life changing chiropractors’ but until you experience
Dr Mel’s amazing mind-​body-​healing approach you will never know. Dr Mel is blessed with a kindred spirit who guides you to reconnect, restore & reclaim your health.
Santa Cruz is lucky to have such a soulful spirit amongst them ~

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!

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.

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.

Dr (s). Ian and Pamela Chambers have been and continue to be essential in my growth and healing process. They offer their services with ample doses of generosity and support and over the past six years I’ve benefited from their mastery of Network care. I continue to feel connected to my body and have learned to work with tension and blocked energy in restorative ways that lead me back to listening more deeply to my own system. As a result, I have access to more physical, mental and spiritual ease and flow. Thank you both!

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.