Dr. Armen Manoucherian
About
Dr. Armen Manoucherian is the founder of Health Edge Sports & Spine and one of the elite providers in the Southern California region specializing in upper cervical chiropractic.
A lifelong passion for helping people, sports performance, and understanding how the human body functions led Dr. Manoucherian to pursue chiropractic. However, while studying chiropractic with great enthusiasm, a personal chronic health crisis ultimately guided him toward the upper cervical specialty — first as a patient, and eventually as a practitioner.
After experiencing a head injury at eight years old, Dr. Manoucherian grew up suffering from multiple headaches and migraines each week. Having three to four migraines weekly became part of the norm for more than fifteen years. During his time at Cleveland Chiropractic College, migraines, neck pain, and dizziness intensified — often occurring during periods of intense academic study.
These episodes caused profound fatigue and discouragement. Despite beginning chiropractic education with a strong belief in the body’s ability to heal, Dr. Manoucherian found himself searching for answers as his own health declined. He consulted various chiropractors, medical clinics, and specialists before ultimately discovering upper cervical chiropractic care — specifically the NUCCA technique (National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association).
Traveling to Orange County for his first upper cervical correction proved life-changing. Under upper cervical care, significant improvements in headaches and dizziness were noticed within the first month. Within three months, energy levels increased substantially, eliminating the need for afternoon naps and resolving fears of falling asleep while driving home from school. What had once been considered “normal” — multiple migraines per week — began to fade within just a few months.
That first upper cervical correction transformed Dr. Manoucherian’s life and solidified his commitment to bringing upper cervical chiropractic care to Glendale, Montrose, and the greater Los Angeles community.
Since that pivotal experience, Dr. Manoucherian has dedicated years to advanced study of the upper cervical approach to spinal care, completing hundreds of hours of post-doctoral training in biomechanics, neurology, X-ray analysis, and clinical management. Repeatedly, he has witnessed how upper cervical chiropractic care improves patients’ lives physically and emotionally.
Health Edge Sports & Spine is conveniently located in Dr. Manoucherian’s hometown of Glendale, serving many Los Angeles neighborhoods and surrounding communities.
Dr. Manoucherian emphasizes a simple but powerful philosophy: the healing potential within the body is extraordinary. Life flows from the brain through the upper cervical region, spine, and nervous system. Ensuring there is no interference within this system allows patients to express their fullest health potential and gain a true health edge.
Fluent in English, Armenian, and Polish, Dr. Armen Manoucherian remains deeply committed to advancing his profession. Outside the office, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially his wife and two children. Patients quickly notice his enthusiasm for music, the LA Lakers, and his UCLA Bruins.
Qualifications
Education
Doctor of Chiropractic, Cleveland Chiropractic College, 2009
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 2004
Post-Doctoral Clinical Work
Two-year associateship at Precision Spinal Care in Chesapeake, Virginia with Dr. David Packer, NUCCA Board Certified
NUCCA Level 2 Certification earned during associateship
One-and-a-half-year associateship at Cripe Upper Cervical Center in Newport Beach, California with Drs. Glenn and Brian Cripe, NUCCA Board Certified
