Our Story
About Mesa Natural Health
Mesa Natural Health has been serving the Central Coast community for over 30 years- first as Watson Chiropractic, and now under the leadership of Dr. Carrie Silveira, who purchased the practice from Dr. Watson in 2023. Dr. Watson continues to work alongside her, which means patients get the best of both worlds: decades of trusted experience and a fresh approach to helping people reclaim active, pain-free lives.
We're not your typical chiropractic office. We specialize in gentle techniques (no cracking required if you don’t want it), we actually listen to what you've already tried, and we create clear treatment plans with real end goals - not endless appointments. Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or just tired of being told to "live with it," our job is to find what everyone else missed and fix it. And we’re going to have a lot of fun doing it. (Can’t you tell from our holiday photo?)
Our Doctors
Meet the Founder
Dr. Carrie Silveira has lived on the Central Coast her whole life, and she's spent the last 15 years working in this office- first as Dr. Watson's assistant, then as his partner when she became an associate, then his boss when she bought the practice two years ago. She watched thousands of patients get better, and she wanted to be the one making that happen.
So she went to Life Chiropractic College West, graduated with honors, and came back home to do what she loves: helping people who've been told they just have to live with it.
Here's what Dr. Silveira believes: pain is a symptom, not the problem. Her job isn't to chase your pain around- it's to find the dysfunction causing it and fix that. She specializes in gentle techniques for older and more fragile bodies, because she refuses to accept that age is a life sentence. Your body still wants to heal. We just need to remove the interference.
Dr. Silveira has completed six years of additional education in functional medicine (yes, on top of chiropractic school- she's an overachiever). While she doesn't actively practice functional medicine anymore, that training gives her a deeper lens for understanding what's happening in your body and why. It makes her a better detective, which means better results for you.
When she's not adjusting patients or running the practice, she's probably making natural soap and skincare products, wondering when she'll ever have time to travel, or soaking up sunshine with family and friends. Her patients love to ask "when do you have time for all this?" The answer: she has no idea, but she's not stopping.
Meet the Associate
Dr. John Watson has been caring for the Central Coast community since 1989, when he moved to Morro Bay from Los Angeles with his wife, two young children, and a dream of building something lasting. He did exactly that- creating a practice known for getting results when everything else had failed.
Before chiropractic, Dr. Watson was pursuing a career in music after graduating from the University of Michigan with a degree in trumpet performance. A low back injury changed everything. When a chiropractor gave him his life back, he knew exactly what he needed to do next. He graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic of Los Angeles in 1989 and never looked back.
Dr. Watson is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner, which means he's spent decades working with athletes and active adults who refuse to slow down. (He's also proof that you can still be lifting weights multiple times a week well into your career- he practices what he preaches.)
When Dr. Silveira bought the practice two years ago, Dr. Watson could have retired. Instead, he stayed on because he'd miss everyone way too much. After building relationships with patients for over three decades, walking away entirely wasn't an option. The truth is, patients love having access to both his decades of experience and Dr. Silveira's fresh approach. Some days you'll see Dr. Watson, some days you'll see Dr. Silveira, and either way, you're getting exceptional care from someone who genuinely cares about your outcome.
Our Team
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Emily Ogden
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Emily is your first point of contact at Mesa Natural Health- the friendly voice on the phone and the smiling face at the front desk. She handles scheduling, check-out, and making sure everything runs smoothly so you can focus on getting better.
She's a Southern California native who recently relocated to the Central Coast (fun fact: she and Dr. Silveira attended Sonoma State at the same time and had no idea their paths would cross years later in a completely different city). With a passion for helping people feel welcome and cared for, Emily is genuinely excited to learn how chiropractic helps patients live their best lives.
When she's not keeping the office running, you'll find her at the beach, spending time with family, or crocheting something cozy.
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Jessica Williams
PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT
Jessica is the one who'll greet you in the treatment room, take notes in your chart, and make sure Dr. Silveira or Dr. Watson have everything they need to help you. Born and raised on the Central Coast, her family has been seeing Dr. Watson since the nineties (earning them several loyalty gold stars). Jessica started her own chiropractic care at 13 to keep up with Dr. Watson in martial arts- which tells you everything you need to know about her determination.
Her fantastic attitude brings a ray of sunshine to the team, and patients love her warmth and energy. Outside the office, she's usually painting, working on pottery, refinishing furniture, or spending time with family, friends, and her beloved cats and dogs.
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Kerry Walgren, CMT
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Kerry moved back to her hometown of Morro Bay four years ago after spending many years in Santa Cruz. She brings a lifelong passion for health, wellness, and movement- along with an impressive list of certifications: Massage Therapist, Health Coach, Integrative Health Practitioner, Personal Trainer, and Yoga Instructor.
Her goal as a massage therapist is simple: help you relieve pain and tension while helping you understand what's happening in your body through skilled, intuitive touch. She's not just working on your muscles- she's listening to what your body is telling her.
When she's not in the treatment room, Kerry's in the kitchen creating healthy, delicious recipes that prove wellness doesn't have to be boring.
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Alexandra Smith
MARKETING MANAGER
Alex is the one behind all our social media content, working remotely from her native Montana (most likely snuggled up with her two dogs, snacks, and a laptop). You won't see her in the office, but you've definitely seen her work - she's the reason our Instagram and Facebook feeds don't look like every other chiropractic office out there.
She has a natural talent for photography and a genuine passion for holistic health, which makes her the perfect person to translate what we do into content that actually connects with people. When she's not creating posts or planning content, she's singing karaoke and exploring the beauty of her home state.
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Davide Silveira
EXAM ASSISTANT
Davide holds the esteemed position of "Husband to Dr. Silveira," but he's also the one who'll run your testing before you see the doctor - and fix the computers when they inevitably act up so we can actually complete that testing. He's backup support for every position in the office and an integral part of keeping this place running.
He's a big fan of chiropractic and an even bigger fan of Dr. Silveira, so he fits right in. When he's not at the office, you'll find him playing video games, tinkering with something that probably doesn't need tinkering, or hanging out with family, friends, and Scarlett the dog.