About Dr. Ceciley Maxa

Dr. Ceciley Maxa understands chronic pain in a way that most doctors never will — because she lived it. Before she ever became a chiropractor, Dr. Maxa was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), one of the most painful conditions known to medicine. She experienced firsthand the frustration of treatments that didn't work, the isolation of a condition others couldn't see, and the uncertainty of not knowing if she would ever feel like herself again.

It was that experience — her own journey through CRPS and ultimately her recovery — that inspired Dr. Maxa to pursue chiropractic school and dedicate her career to functional neurology. She went from patient to doctor because she knew others needed the kind of care she had to fight to find.

Today, as a proud member of the Watkins Family Chiropractic team, Dr. Maxa brings that lived experience to every patient interaction. She doesn't just understand the science of nervous system dysfunction — she understands what it feels like to be the patient on the table, hoping for relief. That empathy, combined with advanced training in functional neurology and a suite of cutting-edge technologies, allows her to offer a level of care that is both deeply personal and clinically rigorous.

Credentials & Training

• Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Certified in Simplified Practical Neurology (SPN)
• Trained in ARPwave Neuro Therapy
• Certified in Functional Lab Testing and Analysis
• Proud member of the Watkins Family Chiropractic team, Savage, MN

Philosophy

Dr. Maxa believes that your body is not broken — your nervous system may simply need a reset. Rather than masking symptoms with medication or relying on a single modality, she uses a comprehensive approach that combines neurological assessment, advanced technology, and personalized care plans to help your nervous system function the way it was designed to.

Her approach is rooted in a simple conviction: if the right care helped her overcome one of the most painful conditions in medicine, it can help you too.