This conversation with Dr. Marquise Rivera challenged everything I thought I knew about treating chronic pain. Most of us track steps and lab panels but ignore the clearest data source we have: the body's own signals. Dr. Marquise reads what she calls the bioenergetic language of the body through applied kinesiology, muscle testing, nutrition, and trauma release. Her bar is measurable change within the first 15 minutes, confirmed by improvements in range of motion, strength, breath, and a calmer nervous system.

What struck me most was her 90% success rate and the way she approaches the body as a live data system. The symptom matrix says back pain, but the real driver might be an unseen system failure like magnesium deficiency. She doesn't just crack and adjust. She stays present, measures real-time data, and turns patients into their own best healers. If your health metrics say normal but your lived experience says otherwise, this conversation is for you.

Chapters:

• 00:09 - Understanding Patient Symptoms
• 07:23 - Understanding Kinesiology and the Body's Signals
• 08:56 - The Role of Emotional Factors in Kinesiology
• 23:42 - Understanding Pain: Structural, Nutritional, and Emotional Factors
• 28:42 - Understanding Chronic Pain and Patient Mindset
• 41:58 - Movement as Medicine
• 46:23 - The Importance of Nutrition in Movement and Health

IBM

Capital One

Crawford McMillan

The Chiro Group

Websites Mentioned

Instagram: @ChirowithMarquis

Guest Information

Dr. Marquise Rivera practices as Chiro with Marquis in Arlington, Virginia with The Chiro Group. She specializes in applied kinesiology, functional medicine, muscle testing, nutrition, and trauma release. Dr. Marquise promises patients will feel a measurable shift within the first 15 minutes of treatment, confirmed by improvements in range of motion, strength, and nervous system response.