Category: Chiropractic Services

Biography:
Elena Hernandez, DC, offers chiropractic care to Hurtt Family Health Clinic patients. Originally from the Midwest, Dr. Hernandez attended school at the University of Michigan earning a BA in Psychology and Spanish. Following a brief corporate career, she returned to school at National University of Health Sciences in Illinois where she earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Dr. Hernandez spent 4 years practicing as an associate in private clinics in Chicago, IL before accepting a clinical faculty position at Southern California University of Health Sciences and making the move to Orange County.

Practice Philosophy:
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 has experience working with patients of all ages and demographics and values establishing a trusting relationship over the course of care.

Biography

Dr. Aghlara earned his Doctorate in Chiropractic from SCUHS in 2001, following a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology (Specialist) with Distinction from the University of Toronto in 1998. He has completed extensive postgraduate training and holds numerous certifications, including Primary Spine Practitioner, Qualified Medical Evaluator (2002–2006), Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator, Certified Industrial Disability Evaluator (IDE, 2002), Certified Manipulation Under Anesthesia Provider, and Certified Advanced Orthotics and Dynamic Casting specialist.

Dr. Aghlara has previously served as an expert witness in medico-legal cases and operated multiple privately owned clinics throughout Southern California from 2002 to 2015. He has also been teaching at Southern California University of Health Sciences for more than 13 years as a supervising clinician, mentoring and training future healthcare professionals.

Practice Philosophy

Dr. Aghlara  has dedicated over a decade to serving underserved families in Los Angeles County and was formally recognized by the Community Development Commission of the County of Los Angeles for his above-and-beyond services.

With more than 25 years of experience as a musculoskeletal healthcare provider, Dr. Aghlara is trilingual and deeply passionate about teaching, community service, and providing compassionate care to patients in need.