
Dr. Elena Hernandez, DC
Encino, CA 91436
Dr. Elena Hernandez is a licensed chiropractor with extensive clinical and teaching experience. She earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic from National University of Health Sciences in 2018 and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Spanish from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Dr. Hernandez currently serves as Clinical Faculty at Southern California University of Health Sciences (2023–Present), where she supervises chiropractic interns in patient evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation, guiding students through evidence-informed clinical decision-making processes. From 2020 to 2022, she served as Lead Chiropractor at a chiropractic clinic, managing patient care, developing treatment plans using chiropractic adjustments, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercises, and mentoring fellow chiropractors. She also practiced at another practice (2019–2020), providing comprehensive patient care, supervising rehabilitation protocols, and assisting in clinic operations.
Prior to her chiropractic career, Dr. Hernandez gained experience in client relations, sales, and staffing, holding various roles where she developed skills in customer service, account management, and team coordination. She is certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT Parts A–D), Webster Technique, and holds a 100-hour acupuncture certification from National University of Health Sciences. Dr. Hernandez is an active member of the American Chiropractic Association and Lambda Chi Professional Sorority, contributing to professional development and advocacy within the chiropractic community.
- Chiropractic
Available Upon Request