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Dr. Aaron Shakarian, D.C. began as an All-State Athlete and went on to play college football during his undergraduate program at Grand Valley State University in Michigan, which recently became the winningest program in college football history. He was inspired to pursue the profession of chiropractic after experiencing relief from multiple sports injuries and went on to graduate with honors from Life University in Marietta, GA with his Doctor of Chiropractic degree.

After graduation Dr. Shakarian opened private practices in his hometown of Livonia, MI and then Beverly Hills, CA where he was also an on-call doctor for TV and movie productions. When his first daughter was born, Dr. Shakarian decided to sell his Beverly Hills practice and relocate to family-friendly Chandler, AZ. His first year in AZ was spent working for The Joint Chiropractic’s corporate office and he believed in the brand so much that he purchased multiple franchises in the greater PHX market!

Over the years of Dr. Shakarian’s vast experience he has perfected multiple techniques to relieve those suffering with upper and lower back pain, neck pain, sciatica, severe migraines, vertigo, arthritis, sports injuries and several other ailments. He frequently treats patients of all ages who range from infants to senior citizens.

When Dr. Shakarian isn’t educating the community on the benefits of chiropractic care, he’s busy working out at the gym, golfing, and enjoying every sunny AZ day with his wife, Stacie and their two young daughters.

Dr. Peter Hughes, D.C. was born and raised in Ontario, Canada. Dr. Hughes has an extensive background in athletic therapy, rehabilitation and personal training services. In fact, he is the former Captain of the Canadian National Rugby Team and played in two world tournaments. He also played as a member of the Life University Hockey Team when they won the ACHA Championship for three consecutive years.

From his experiences on and off the field, Dr. Hughes found the best relief for his aches and pains in chiropractic care. Dr. Hughes holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education along with a Master of Science Degree in Exercise and Sports Science. In 1999 he received his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life University in Marietta, GA in 1999. He has also earned a Diploma of Sports Injury Management from Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario, Canada and has been awarded a Strength and Conditioning Certificate by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). As a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), Peter is also a member of the National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA).

He combines an extensive education with a vast amount of practical experience and expertise in providing a unique biomechanical approach to chiropractic. With his knowledge in adjusting patients of all ages, Dr. Hughes has become accustomed to tailoring his adjustments to the individual and their ailments and symptoms. Dr. Hughes is able to treat sports injuries, pregnant women, infants, those suffering from migraines, neck pain, lower back pain, sciatica pain and several others.

Dr. David Mancuso, D.C. was born and raised in Northern New Jersey. After scoring a high-stakes goal in the New Jersey All-Star Highschool Soccer Game, he was recruited and offered a scholarship to play Division 1 soccer at the University of Virginia. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and then in 1992 graduated from Life University in Marietta, GA with his Doctor of Chiropractic degree.

Dr. Mancuso was inspired to pursue chiropractic after three medical doctors were unable to relieve his lower back and sciatic pain. He avoided surgery after beginning chiropractic treatment and was finally able to experience relief from the pain he was suffering.

He enjoys connecting with each patient and customizing his care. Dr. Mancuso stated that chiropractic provides him the ability to remove nerve interference that can cause pain and dysfunction and allows the body to heal itself naturally. Over the years of practicing, he has learned to serve a wide range of patients from infants to grandparents with a range of cases, including migraine relief, sciatica pain, neck pain, and lower back pain through the use of manual manipulation.

Dr. Mancuso enjoys spending time with his two children; his son graduated from Arizona State University and his daughter graduated from the University of Arizona. When he’s not spending time with this family, he enjoys snow skiing and watching professional sports.