About the author
Dr. Leila Marsha Peterson, DC
DC, MS ยท Alternative Healing Center

Dr. Leila Marsha Peterson, DC, is the founder of Alternative Healing Center and has spent more than a decade helping people address pain, stress, and overall well-being through a whole-person approach. She holds a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the National University of Health Sciences and a Master's degree in Psychology from National Louis University. Her background spans chiropractic care, wellness coaching, stress management, and holistic wellness practices.
Background
Dr. Leila Marsha Peterson, DC, is the founder and owner of Alternative Healing Center, serving the Greater Rockford area through an integrative approach to health and wellness.
She holds a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the National University of Health Sciences and a Master's degree in Psychology from National Louis University. Her background in chiropractic care and psychology informs her whole-person perspective on pain, stress, and well-being.
For more than a decade, Dr. Peterson has provided services including chiropractic care, energy healing, reiki, reflexology, therapeutic massage, wellness coaching, and stress-management coaching. Her work focuses on helping people better understand the factors affecting their physical and emotional well-being.
Dr. Peterson is also a public speaker on holistic wellness. Through her work and writing, she shares insights on stress, pain, wellness, and the connection between physical and emotional health. She remains dedicated to helping people move toward improved well-being through an informed and whole-person approach to health.
Areas of Expertise
- Chiropractic Care
- Wellness Coaching
- Stress Management
- Holistic Wellness Practices
- Mind-Body Connection