Faculty180 - Vita and Individual Profile Data Sheet

Elena Hernandez, DC

Fall 1980 - Fall 2120

Instructor I

[email protected]

Current Position

Position: SCU Health Faculty

Biography

Elena Hernandez joins SCUHS clinical faculty after spending four years practicing in private clinics in Chicago treating a wide range of patients with special emphasis on pre-natal and post-partum groups. Dr. Hernandez's treatment approach emphasizes patient education and empowerment and encourages patients to become active participants in their care. Her goal is always to provide patients with the tools and confidence to understand and manage their conditions independently. Dr. Hernandez holds the same goals for her students and hopes to help them build confidence in their ability to diagnose and manage a wide range of patients. She hopes to provide an environment where students can develop their style and flow while also emphasizing evidence based practice and patient experience. Dr. Hernandez is certified in parts A, B and C of MDT and Webster Technique, she enjoys teaching students how to incorporate MDT assessments into their patient encounters.

Degrees

2018

D.C., Chiropractic, National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, Illinois, United States

2010

B.A., Psychology/Spanish, University of Michigan , Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Professional Licensures (Healthcare)

DC, Illinois, United States, 038.013320, Inactive, 2019, July 2023

DC, California, United States, DC36517, Active, 2022, February 2026, 1215495874

Certifications (Healthcare)

McKenzie Institute, Part A Certification, N/A, 2019-05-01, 2026-05-31, Yes

McKenzie Institute , Part B Certification, N/A, 2019-07-01, 2026-05-31

McKenzie Institute , Part C Certification, N/A, 2019-11-01, 2026-12-31

ICPA, Webster Technique , N/A, 2021-09-25, 2026-05-31

McKenzie Institute, Part D Certification, N/A, 2025-03-16, 2028-12-31, Yes

Work Experience

2020 - 2022

Lead Chiropractor, Division Chiropractic, Chicago, Illinois, United States

2019 - 2020

Chiropractor, Aligned Modern Health , Chicago, Illinois, United States

Professional Membership

Fall 2016 - Ongoing

American Chiropractic Association, October 2016, PRESENT