Dr. Wilmer Melendez Negron (Dr. Wil) is a Doctor of Chiropractic with a Sports Injury and Performance focus. His passion to treat and care for his patients and make sure that they can perform optimally in their regular activities is second to none. Dr. Will loves to live an active lifestyle which includes crossfit, brazilian jiujitsu, and the occasional Spartan race. He is a firm believer of training optimally, which includes understanding how to properly balance his work and lifestyle, how to tailor training through injuries to maintain an active lifestyle and understanding how to train in order to improve quality of life.
Dr. Will continually seeks to expand his knowledge to better serve his patients. His drive and commitment to his patients is demonstrated by the list of additional certifications he is actively pursuing or is already certified in:
Dr. Will has treated a wide variety of athletes including world class powerlifters, table tennis, Cross-fit, tennis, racquetball, volleyball, bodybuilding, rugby, and soccer athletes. It is of utmost importance to him that he provides the highest level of care to competitive athletes, weekend warriors, and non-athletes alike.
Dr. Ashley Figueroa Melendez
Dr. Ash is a Doctor of Chiropractic with a Pre- and postnatal, and pediatric focus. Her passion and drive, is to treat and care for her patients and make sure their brains and body are functioning as optimally as possible. Dr. Ashley has a specific interest and focus in pregnant and postpartum mothers, so they can have an optimized outcome with pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period, as well as be able to function optimally during the changes happening with the pregnancy.
Her other special interest and focus is pediatrics. Children from newborn to the teen years and beyond! Dr. Ash wants to ensure sure they are achieving milestones at the appropriate time as well as helping them integrate and neurologically develop what they need to be resilient kids, with the addition and benefit of helping with constipation, refluxes, colicky, and neurologically involved kids.
She also cares for the whole family (yes, Dad included) as she looks at family as a whole and the different stressors affecting them.
Dr. Ashley lives an active lifestyle which includes Strength Training, CrossFit, and occasionally, Track and Field. She is a believer that if the brain and the body are communicating optimally, they can adapt better to different stressors from our day to day activities.
Dr. Ashley continually seeks to expand her knowledge to serve her patients better. Her commitment to her patients is demonstrated by certifications she is actively pursuing or is already certified in:
Webster’s technique
Perinatal certification
Cranial-sacral therapy (CST) seminar
Pediatric experience (Perfect storm)
The Communication Teaching and Coaching workshop (CTC) through Charis childbirth
The Labor Support workshop (LS) through Charis childbirth
The course on Breastfeeding
Pediatric chiropractic course
Spinning Babies
Nutrition and Functional Medicine
Chiropractic Care in Sterling
Welcome to Optimized Sports and Family Wellness Center! We are a community-based clinic serving the greater Sterling area, dedicated to helping individuals and families optimal health through natural chiropractic care!
Dr. Will and Dr. Ashley were on site to provide our athletes with the care they needed before their victories! Optimized Sports and Family Wellness...Read More »
Yolanda Rivera
Amazing care and an even better experience every time I visit. The team is professional, warm, and truly takes the time to make you feel...Read More »
Tiffany O'Reilly
Dr Wil has been a game changer for my training and workouts, and honestly in life in general! I started seeing Dr. Wil at...Read More »
Owen Klebold
Dr. Wilmer is very knowledgeable, and has been helpful with some adjustments I needed after working in an office for a few years and developing...Read More »
Kristen Abraham
Dr Will was able to quickly help me. He talked through how he was going to treat me and what the treatment may look like...Read More »
Dr. Will is awesome! He’s super knowledgeable, great at what he does, and genuinely cares about his patients. He always makes you feel comfortable and welcomed, and after a while, you really feel like family. You can tell he takes pride in his work and wants the best for every patient. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a great chiropractor!
I’ve been seeing Dr. Wil at Optimized Sports and Family Wellness for over two years, and he has helped me through both injury prevention and recovery.
As a BJJ competitor and athlete, one of the things I appreciate most is that his goal is always to help keep me healthy and on the mats. Rather than simply telling me to stop training, he works with me to understand what’s going on, address the issue, and figure out how I can continue doing what I love safely.
His own knowledge of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is also a huge plus. As a purple belt himself, he understands the physical demands of the sport and the types of positions, movements, and injuries that come with it. That perspective has been incredibly valuable for me.
While I haven’t personally been treated by Dr. Ash, I’ve gotten to know her through my time at the office and on the mats and she is always incredibly kind and knowledgeable as well. The entire practice has a welcoming, professional feel.
The facility is always clean, scheduling is easy, and appointments actually run on time, which I really appreciate.
Dr. Wil is knowledgeable, practical, and genuinely understands the needs of active people and athletes. I’ve had a great experience with Optimized Sports and Family Wellness and definitely recommend them!
Dr. Will is amazing! Diagnosed my issue. Treated me accordingly. I felt great afterwards. Using recommended stretches and advice to keep me on the road to recovery. Highly recommend!<br><br>Given the advice and instructions to continue my aftercare during competition prep, I was able to successfully train and compete in Bikini Model bodybuilding. Till this day, I follow what Dr Will taught me and I incorporate in my everyday training.
Best Chiropractor in town! Dr. Wil is caring, compassionate and knowledgable. He used shockwave treatment on the arthristis in my feet and I felt relief immediately. He has also helped me rehab my shoulder so I can remain active and pain-free. I am now able to workout consistently. I definitely recommend his services!
Dr. Will at Optimized Sports and Family Wellness Center is the real deal. As a jiujitsu practitioner himself, he actually understands what the sport does to your body. In one session you can get dry needling, cupping, shockwave, and adjustments, all for a great price. He even shares his coffee. If you train jiujitsu or any combat sport, this is your guy.
Optimized Sports Wellness in Sterling has been my go-to place whenever I’m dealing with injuries from training. Dr. Will is incredibly knowledgeable, especially when it comes to sports-related issues, he’s a jiujitsu practitioner and weight lifter himself! So he truly understands what athletes put their bodies through and how to get them back on track.<br><br>Anytime I run into a jiujitsu injury, he’s my first stop. Whether it’s dry needling, shockwave therapy, or other treatments he recommends, he always finds a way to “duct tape” me back together and get me moving again quickly and safely.<br><br>Most of my family has seen Dr. Will, and they’ve all had great experiences. We’re all grateful for the care and attention he provides and for helping us get back into shape. Highly recommend for anyone active or dealing with recurring injuries.
Fabulous and friendly! Dr. Wil has been working on me consistently for over two years and my body has never felt better! I highly recommend him, and his practice to anyone dealing with chronic pain.
My son is a young Jiu-Jitsu athlete and loves Dr. Wil. He is friendly and professional, making every visit a positive experience. I highly recommend Dr. Wil to anyone seeking effective chiropractic care!
Great experience! I had an adjustment, dry needling, and cupping, and felt immediate relief afterward. They were professional, attentive, and made me feel comfortable the entire time. Highly recommend!
5 stars. Simply an incredible experience today with Dr. Will at his Sterling location. I came in with a recurring hamstring injury from my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions. He listened carefully, evaluated the problem, and provided a thoughtful plan that included both nutritional guidance and targeted exercises. He also treated the muscle with needling and massage, which made an immediate difference. Highest possible recommendation. I’m looking forward to returning for my second session.
