Chiropractor in East Tennessee Serving Knoxville, Maryville and Morristown TN
We Don’t Just Treat Symptoms. We Find the Root.
Serving families across East Tennessee with neurologically-focused chiropractic care in Knoxville, Maryville, and Morristown — helping children, parents, and high performers function at their highest level.
Parker University Graduate – 2009
16+ Years Experience – Chiropractor
Certified Pediatric Chiropractor — ICPA
Certified in Webster Technique
Certified Microcurrent Auriculotherapy
Certified Nasal Release Technique (NRT)
Trained in Torque Release Technique (TRT)
Trained in Neurological Dry Needling
200+ Hours Advanced Pediatric Chiropractic Training
Active Member — International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA)
I was 19 years old, playing rugby at Arizona State, and my health was falling apart.
I could run 5-minute miles. I could lift. I was in the best physical shape of my life. And yet I couldn’t sleep. I had constant headaches, sensitivity to light, chronic fatigue, acne, dark circles, digestive issues, and I was getting sick every single month. My GPA was dropping because I couldn’t retain information the way I used to. I was doing everything right — supplements, diet, training — and nothing was working.
I called my mom and told her I thought I had a blood disorder. She booked me with a medical doctor. Then almost as an afterthought she said, ‘Why don’t you go see Dr. Frank first?’ Dr. Frank was her chiropractor — she’d been seeing him for almost 20 years.
I went. Got my exam. The next day he told me what was going on — I had scoliosis and significant spinal issues affecting my entire nervous system. He said he could get me out of my symptoms in about two months if I was aggressive with care. He also told me I couldn’t play rugby anymore. That my spine couldn’t handle it.
“I listened to everything he told me. Two months later, every single symptom was gone. I felt like a completely different person.”
Explore the services that reflect Dr. Vic’s specialized training: Pediatric Chiropractic | Prenatal & Webster Technique | Neuro-Focused Chiropractic | Neurological Dry Needling | Auriculotherapy | Nasal Release Technique
But here’s what actually changed the course of my life: two months after that — without changing anything else, no new supplements, no different diet, no new training — I got into the best shape of my life. Dropped to 10% body fat. Just from chiropractic care.
That’s when I knew. I had been studying computer science. I changed everything. I went home, got prepared, and went to chiropractic school. Not because I wanted to treat back pain — but because I had seen what happens when the nervous system functions the way it was designed to. And I needed more people to know this was possible.
I was the kid I now get to help.
I was born bilateral clubfoot. I had multiple ear infections as a child — round after round of antibiotics — until my immune system was so depleted that I developed bacterial meningitis. I was having seizures. My cousin, who was babysitting me, picked me up and ran to the hospital a block and a half away. The doctor told my family that if I hadn’t arrived in the next 20 or 30 minutes, I wouldn’t have made it.
I survived. But I spent years of my childhood in a body that wasn’t functioning the way it should have been. Years of suffering that, looking back, didn’t have to happen.
When I was about five years into practice, I came across a statistic that stopped me: 53% of children now have a chronic illness. I couldn’t change all of that. But I made a decision — I was not going to allow that to be the story for families in my community if I could help it.
I got certified in pediatric chiropractic. I studied from the best in the profession. I wanted to understand how to help children return to the essence of what they’re designed to be — happy, healthy, and vibrant. The kid I wish I could have been. The kid I now get to help every single week.
What does it mean for a child’s entire life if their nervous system is functioning optimally from the beginning? What does it mean for how they think, how they learn, how they feel — for the rest of their lives?
Why I Became a Neuro-Focused Chiropractor?
In chiropractic school, the subject that fascinated me most was neurology. I had one of the best neurology educators in the entire profession as my teacher for half my training, and I picked his brain every chance I got. The nervous system is the master communication system of the body. It controls everything. If something is wrong — digestion, sleep, immune function, mood, healing — start with the control system.
Over the years I kept asking one question: how can I help my patients get results faster, go deeper, and achieve outcomes that general chiropractic alone can’t reach? That question led me to every advanced technique and systematic approach we now use at The Wellness Path — your chiropractor in East Tennessee.
Our Mission
To help East Tennessee families thrive — not just survive. We believe the body is designed to heal itself when the nervous system is free from interference. Every service we offer, every technique we use, every patient we see is guided by one principle: remove the obstacle, and the body does the rest.
“As your chiropractor in East Tennessee, families come to us to thrive — not just survive.”
Our Philosophy — Vitalism, Not Mechanism
Most healthcare operates from a mechanistic model — something is wrong, find it, fix it, prescribe for it. We operate from a vitalistic model. We believe the body has an innate intelligence expressed through the nervous system. Our job is not to override that intelligence but to support it.
This is why we focus on the nervous system first, always. Not because we ignore symptoms — but because when the nervous system is functioning at its highest level, the symptoms often resolve on their own. The body already knows how to heal. We just have to get out of the way.
We’re not here to manage your condition. We’re here to help you become the healthiest version of yourself — and to help your family do the same.
Curious about the actual clinical process? Here’s what a first pediatric visit looks like — from the intake through the functional neurological exam to the adjustment and the care plan.
Chiropractor in East Tennessee with Three Convenient Locations
Ready to Find Out What’s Possible?
Whether you’re a parent looking for answers for your child, an adult who has tried everything and is still struggling, or an athlete who wants to perform at the highest level — we’d love to meet you. Your first step is a conversation. Tell us what’s going on. We’ll tell you honestly whether we can help or find someone who can.
Families searching for a pediatric chiropractor near me in Knoxville, Maryville, or Morristown often find The Wellness Path when they are ready for a deeper, nervous-system-focused approach to health.
Call or Text (865) 214-7438 | Knoxville · Morristown · Maryville
Common Questions About Dr. Vic Manzo
What are Dr. Vic Manzo’s chiropractic certifications?
Dr. Vic Manzo holds the CACCP — Certified Advanced Proficiency in Chiropractic Pediatrics — through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, along with Webster Technique certification for prenatal care, and certifications in Microcurrent Auriculotherapy and Nasal Release Technique. He is currently the only NRT-certified provider in Tennessee.
Where did Dr. Vic Manzo go to chiropractic school?
Dr. Vic Manzo graduated from Parker University in 2009.
How long has Dr. Vic Manzo been practising chiropractic?
Dr. Vic has been in practice since 2009 — more than 16 years caring for families across East Tennessee with neurologically-focused care for children, expecting mothers and adults.
Does Dr. Vic Manzo specialise in pediatric chiropractic?
Yes. Dr. Vic is CACCP-certified with over 200 hours of advanced pediatric training through the ICPA. He cares for newborns, infants, toddlers, children and teens using gentle, low-force, neurologically-focused techniques. Newborns can be seen within days of birth.
What does neuro-focused chiropractic mean?
It means the nervous system is the starting point for every clinical decision. Rather than working from symptoms alone, Dr. Vic performs a hands-on functional neurological exam — eye tracking, balance, coordination, respiratory function and reflex testing — to find where communication between brain and body is breaking down, then targets what the exam actually found.
What is the Vitality Blueprint?
The Vitality Blueprint is Dr. Vic’s signature program integrating neurological chiropractic, nutrition, mindset and energy principles to address the whole person rather than a single complaint.
Where is The Wellness Path located?
The Wellness Path has three East Tennessee locations — Knoxville at 3715 Sutherland Ave 37919, Maryville at 1004 W Broadway Ave Suite 3 37801, and Morristown at 2102 E Andrew Johnson Hwy 37814. No referral is needed. Call or text (865) 214-7438 or book at thewellnesspath.janeapp.com.