Vitalistic Model of Care

Dr. Erica Hernandez, D.C. is a San Antonio native and the founder of Empowered Chiropractic + Massage. She specializes in perinatal and pediatric care and loves caring for entire families, empowering them to seek the birth and life they desire. As an International Chiropractic Pediatric Association Webster Certified doctor, Dr. Erica actively continues her education to serve growing families. Dr Erica is also a DONA trained birth doula. Although Dr. Erica is not currently serving as a doula, she does strive to support the whole family as a chiropractor, educating them on their health, wellness, and birth journeys. 

Dr. Erica Hernandez is an alumna of The University of Texas at San Antonio where she earned her B.S. in Biology. Following her undergraduate studies Dr. Erica attended Parker University in Dallas, Texas, earning a B.S. in Health and Wellness and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. 

Dr. Erica’s motherhood journey has been as varied as it has been abundant.

In the final year of her graduate studies, Dr. Erica and her husband welcomed the birth of their first son, and the method of delivery changed from a gentle home birth, to a traumatic cesarean delivery in the hospital.. After graduation, Dr. Erica and her family moved back to San Antonio where she and her family welcomed their first vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) baby in the comfort of their home and with the support of a midwife and doula. 

Since Dr. Erica opened the doors of Empowered Chiropractic + Massage in 2017 to serve the community, she has gone on to welcome her and her husband's 3rd, 4th and 5th children in their home.

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