Today we’d like to introduce you to Victor Manzo Jr
Hi Victor, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
My journey began when I was 13. Growing up, my mom was (and still is) a fitness and yoga instructor, and her lifestyle deeply influenced me. Through her, I saw firsthand how exercise, good nutrition, juicing, smoothies, and supplements created a strong foundation for health.
Inspired by her example, I started my fitness journey as a teenager. By 16, I was studying nutrition, herbs, and supplements, determined to be in the best shape of my life while optimizing my health.
At 19, my perspective shifted dramatically. I was attending Arizona State University and playing rugby for the club team. My fitness levels were at their peak, my diet was excellent (especially for a college student), and I was taking multiple supplements to maintain my health.
Yet, despite doing “everything right,” I began experiencing troubling symptoms: digestive issues, headaches, light sensitivity, mental fog, and persistent fatigue. I tried tweaking my supplements, but nothing helped—in fact, the symptoms worsened. Concerned, I called my mom, who suggested I see a doctor.
While waiting for an appointment, my mom offered an alternative: “Why don’t you see Dr. Frank?” Dr. Frank was the chiropractor who had helped me years earlier with bedwetting and was my mom’s trusted chiropractor of over 15 years.
I agreed to give it a try. That visit changed everything.
After conducting nerve scans, X-rays, and an evaluation, Dr. Frank showed me how my symptoms were connected to my nervous system. He recommended I stop playing rugby and begin consistent chiropractic care. I didn’t hesitate. I told him, “This is my health—I’ll do whatever it takes.”
Under his care, my symptoms disappeared within months. But what truly convinced me of chiropractic’s power was what happened next: I hit 10% body fat—the best shape of my life—without changing my workouts, diet, or supplements. Chiropractic was the only variable that had changed.
That revelation inspired me to switch my major to business and return to Chicago to pursue a career in chiropractic.
From Burnout to Purpose
I launched my first practice in La Grange, IL, with a mission to make a lasting impact on my community through chiropractic and holistic care. Within five years, we achieved this goal, focusing on neuro-centric care to address interference in the nervous system.
However, success came at a cost. By year five, I felt burned out and unfulfilled. I questioned whether I wanted to continue in the profession. After some deep soul-searching, I rediscovered my passion while researching pediatric health. The alarming statistic that 53% of children experience chronic illnesses reignited my purpose. I decided to specialize in pediatrics, prenatal care, fertility, and family wellness.
We transformed our practice, and within six months, our pediatric patient volume skyrocketed from 5% to 48%. This success inspired me to help other chiropractors and entrepreneurs achieve fulfillment without burnout.
Expanding Horizons
In 2018, I launched a business coaching program for chiropractors and entrepreneurs. Since then, I’ve worked with hundreds of clients across 23 professions and four countries, helping them achieve success with balance and purpose.
In 2020, my wife and I felt it was time to leave Illinois and start fresh. We fell in love with Knoxville, TN, for its natural beauty, great weather, and the Smoky Mountains. After selling our practice during the challenging pandemic market, we relocated and embraced this new chapter.
A New Beginning in Knoxville
After moving to Knoxville, I initially focused on coaching full-time. But my passion for chiropractic never waned. Conversations with my wife and interactions with families reignited my desire to practice again.
By early 2024, we opened The Wellness Path, serving Knoxville and Morristown, TN. Drawing on years of experience helping families, we are excited to bring our expertise in pediatrics, pregnancy, family wellness, and holistic care to this amazing community.
Our journey has been one of resilience, growth, and unwavering belief that what’s meant to be will always find its way. We’re honored to continue making a difference, helping families thrive, and sharing the power of chiropractic care in our new home.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
I believe this is shared within my story I just shared prior with having a few deals fall through, having a couple opportunities not come to fruition and eventually, since the path was not being shown, we decided to create our own path by starting up our own office.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
The Wellness Path: Redefining Chiropractic and Holistic Care
The Wellness Path is a Chiropractic and Holistic Care office with a neuro-centered approach, focusing on helping individuals heal by understanding their bodies and making empowered choices for their health and well-being. We believe in addressing the root causes of health concerns and supporting the body’s innate ability to adapt and thrive.
About Dr. Vic Manzo
Dr. Vic is a certified Pediatric Chiropractor, with over 200 hours of specialized training beyond his Chiropractic degree, dedicated to understanding and addressing the unique needs of children. He also holds a certification in the Webster Technique, a specialized approach for supporting pregnant women through a more comfortable and optimal pregnancy experience. Additionally, Dr. Vic is a Certified Chiropractic Wellness Practitioner, grounding his practice in holistic care and a philosophy that health thrives when the body is given what it needs and freed from what it doesn’t.
What Sets Us Apart
At The Wellness Path, we pride ourselves on:
A Systematic Approach: Combining cutting-edge techniques with time-tested practices to support healing at every level.
Attention to Detail: Individualized care plans tailored to meet each person’s unique needs and goals.
Diverse Expertise: Dr. Vic’s extensive training in various healing arts allows us to address a wide range of conditions. Whether you’re an adult seeking renewed vitality, a child managing a complex diagnosis, or a family navigating chronic conditions, we are here to help.
We offer solutions and, if necessary, leverage our trusted network of partners to ensure you receive the best care possible.
A New Standard for Family Wellness
Our mission is to redefine what pediatric, prenatal, and family health can look like. At The Wellness Path, we welcome you into a transformative journey, revealing a world of possibilities for health and wellness that you might not have known existed. By trusting the process and embracing our systems, you can transition to a vibrant, thriving reality that has always been within your reach.
Services We Offer
We provide a comprehensive range of services, including:
Chiropractic Care (adults, pediatrics, prenatal, and family wellness)
Customized Nutrition Coaching
Mindset and Lifestyle Coaching
Specialized Programs such as:
Longevity Optimization
Brain Health and Performance
Weight-Loss
Fasting Programs
Our Vision
Our ultimate goal is to contribute to Knoxville and its surrounding areas becoming the healthiest region in the United States, especially for pediatric health. Together, we can build a thriving community where families are empowered to live their best lives.
What’s next?
I have a few plans for the future but the biggest one that aligns with our mission and vision is expanding our practices from 2 offices to 10 offices within the next 8 years.
One of the biggest reasons behind this is that Chiropractic is one of the most misunderstood professions from the public’s eye and what we teach our patients is all about the vitalistic aspect of what Chiropractic is. To understand that, Chiropractic doesn’t treat any condition, illness, symptom, or disease BUT what it does is help remove interference within one’s nervous system and when there is less interference, the brain will get the information it needs to respond in a more optimal state.
We want to utilize what we been doing and continue to learn about how the body works and help individuals live their best live’s possible, especially the little ones, getting them off on the right foot.
Pricing:
- Pricing varies based upon the examination and consultation.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.WellnessPathChiro.com
- Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/wellnesspathchiro
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellnesspathchiro
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wellnesspathchiro
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