Dr. Tricia Hernandez has been in practice for over 15 years in Houston and in the surrounding areas. She is a graduate of the University of Houston, and obtained her second Bachelor of Science degree and Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Texas Chiropractic College. Dr. Hernandez continued her education by becoming a certified provider of the Active Release Technique (“ART”). ART is a patented soft tissue technique that combines active movement with precise pressure massage techniques. ART effectively treats acute trauma, chronic pain syndromes, and repetitive trauma disorders associated with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves.
As an avid runner, Dr. Hernandez has completed over 80 plus marathons and ultra-marathons in the past 15 years, some being as long as 50 miles. Additionally, she dedicates hundreds of hours a year to strength training and core body workouts in the gym, and aspires to train for and compete in more triathlons. From both her active lifestyle and continued education, Dr. Hernandez understands the effects of soft tissue injuries her patients’ experience and the importance of helping her patients recover fast. Regardless of her patients’ activity or performance levels, Dr. Hernandez practices and promotes proper prevention, preparation, remedy, and recovery with all her patients to help keep them performing or simply living at their best.
Dr. Hernandez treats and consults with a wide variety of patients, ranging from athletes experiencing aches and pains associated with their sport, to patients suffering from acute neck or back pain, to patients with chronic limiting or debilitating pain. She has helped with treatment plans that have literally changed people’s outlook on life.