Early Life and Community Involvement

Dr. Maria Orozco (Dr. Maria) was born and raised in Chicago, IL. She grew up in the Little Village community, which is the largest Hispanic community in Chicago. As a child she participated in various Church events and sport groups. As an adolescent she mentored the youth in her community as well as took leadership roles in the youth sport groups. In her high school years she actively participated in various school organizations.

Academic Journey and Clinical Experience

Dr. Maria attended Loyola University where she received her Bachelors degree in Applied Psychology. She continued her studies and received her Bachelors degree in Human Biology. She attended the National University of Health Sciences (formerly National College of Chiropractic) where she mentored new students and worked as a teacher’s assistant. While a student she applied and was accepted for 2 positions in unique clinical settings. One setting was working with drug and alcohol rehabilitation patients and the other was working with HIV positive patients. The experience proved to be outstanding.

Dr. Maria sat on the NUHS Alumni Association Board of Directors in 2003. Dr. Orozco also served on the Board of Trustees for the National University of Health Sciences. Always active in building strong community relationships, Dr. Maria was a board member for House of Refuge, and on the pastoral council of Holy Cross Catholic Church.

Leadership and Establishment of Family Wellness Centers

After graduating in 1999, Dr. Maria established a Family Chiropractic Center in the year 2000 near the Midway Airport in Chicago. She continued to be part of NUHS by participating in the ambassador program where she would go to local High Schools and participate in the career days as well as speak at the local grammar schools about Chiropractic as well as educate on proper spinal hygiene.

Dr. Maria moved to Arizona in 2005 with her husband. She established a Family Wellness Center with the mission of providing the community with the tools they need to identify stressors in their life and the underlying causes of their health challenges so they can make positive lifestyle changes and take control of their lives.

Contact Dr. Maria at Orozco Living Chiropractic Wellness Center

If you have any questions, or would like to learn more about the myriad of treatment options available at Orozco Living Chiropractic Wellness Center, please call us at (480) 422-6220 today!