Dr. Cruz Chiro

Dr.  Melissa Cruz is a board certified Chiropractor in the State of Florida.  She is a Miami native and is honored to provide gentle, effective, and  affordable Chiropractic care to the community she calls home. She  attended school at the University of Florida, where she received her  bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Business Administration. Wanting to pursue a profession in natural health care she continued her educational  endeavors at Life University, located in Atlanta, Georgia where she  graduated Cum Laude with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Upon  graduating from chiropractic school, Dr. Cruz had the privilege of  working in one of the busiest clinics in South Florida, furthering her  hands on experience with thousands of patients varying from pregnancy to  pediatrics, athletes, and the elderly. Since then she has accumulated over ten years of experience working with auto injuries and sports related injuries, adding to her skill set.

Her passion lies in helping the  Miami Beach and Miami community achieve pain relief and a higher state  of health and well-being through natural means.

On her off time,  you can find Dr. Cruz spending time with her friends and loving  cocker spaniel, Bentley. She enjoys spending time at the beach, reading,  riding her bicycle, and trying out all of the new local restaurants and  hang out spots Miami has to offer.
 

Full Spine Diversified:
The  Full Spine Diversified technique is one of the most widely used and  effective methods of restoring proper alignment to the spine. Full Spine  Diversified is a hands on, highly specific adjustment with the  objective being to correct spinal misalignments and remove interference  to the central nervous system. After an adjustment, a patient will  likely notice a relief in discomfort and feeling of realignment of their  spinal subluxations.
 

Thompson Technique:
Thompson Technique  is a specific chiropractic method of analyzing and adjusting that is a variation of the Diversified technique. It is unique in that it requires  the use of a specific table with components that can be propped up and  dropped down during an adjustment, easing the amount of force needed to  align the pelvis and spine. You may notice Dr. Cruz analyzing the length  of your legs at the beginning of your adjustment. This is because the  Thompson technique is highly specific in its analysis of the spine. The  leg length check guides the doctor in knowing which areas of your spine  require the most immediate attention. Following your adjustment, Dr.  Cruz will require you to walk around the office and again lie on the  table. Once the leg length has been corrected, Dr. Cruz will let you  know that the adjustment has been fully completed and give you further  instructions on your care.
 

Activator:
The activator is a  hand-held, spring-loaded instrument. Rather than the typical adjustment  delivered by hand, the activator delivers a lighter, much more gentle,  but quicker adjustment to the spine. Activator can be used as a primary  treatment protocol for all patients or a selective method for patients  who may not desire manual manipulation/adjustment or where manual  manipulation/adjustment may be contraindicated.
 

Webster's:
Webster's  technique is a chiropractic method of analysis and adjustment protocol specifically for pregnant patients. Webster's technique focuses on the  sacral and pelvic alignment of the mother to be with the goal of  balancing pelvic muscles and ligaments in order to reduce torsion to the  uterus and allow ample and proper room for the baby to grow in proper  positioning.