Meet the Team at
Aguayo Chiropractic & Wellness

Marissa Aguayo, NASM-CPT, CNC

Movement & Nutrition Specialist

Marissa Aguayo is a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach who specializes in helping patients move better, reduce pain, and achieve sustainable weight loss through a combination of chiropractic care, targeted therapies, and lifestyle-based strategies.

Working alongside Dr. Aguayo, she focuses on improving muscle function, restoring proper movement patterns, and supporting the body’s natural healing process. Marissa combines hands-on therapies, assisted stretching, and customized care plans with nutrition coaching to help patients get lasting results—not just temporary relief.

She is certified in the ChiroThin Weight Loss Program and guides patients through structured, medically supported weight loss, often incorporating supportive therapies such as body contouring and red light therapy to enhance outcomes.

Marissa is passionate about helping patients feel confident, capable, and in control of their health—whether their goal is pain relief, improved mobility, or full body transformation.

Certifications:
NASM-CPT | NASM-CNC | ChiroThin | Body Contouring (USRF & Laser) | FMT RockPods & RockTape | Stretch’d Methods

Tessa Barney

Chiropractic Assistant & Therapy Specialist

Tessa Barney has been a valued member of Aguayo Chiropractic & Wellness since 2018. Over the years, she has developed a strong clinical focus in supporting patient care through therapeutic techniques and movement-based treatment.

Tessa works closely with Dr. Aguayo to assist in delivering customized treatment plans, with an emphasis on improving muscle function, reducing pain, and enhancing overall mobility. Her background in massage therapy and personal training allows her to take a hands-on, functional approach to care, helping patients achieve better outcomes through targeted therapies and movement-based support.

She is experienced in a variety of soft tissue and rehabilitation techniques and plays a key role in helping patients progress through their treatment plans and maintain long-term results.

Certifications:
Functional Movement Techniques | FMT RockPods & RockTape | Stretch’d Methods

Peyton Harbaugh, Social Media Specialist and Chiropractic Assistant

Peyton is a graduate of Rocky Mountain College with a degree in Health and Human Performance. Peyton has a deep connection with Chiropractic as her mother, grandfather, and uncle are all practicing doctors of Chiropractic. Peyton has grown up receiving Chiropractic care and knows first hand the amazing benefits Chiropractic provides that goes well beyond treating pain. Peyton’s hobbies include spending time with her animals and she’s an avid Chicago Bears fan. Her favorite therapy in the office is cupping as it provides relief from aches and pains and promotes the body’s natural energy.

Peyton has furthered her CA knowledge by obtaining the following certifications:

• FMT Rock Pods
• Stretch’d Methods