I was born and raised in Chicago. I have always been the jokester or class clown in school. I am the first born and first generation in the U.S. Hobbies of mine include drawing, playing soccer, going out on walks/jogs, hiking, playing frisbee and singing karaoke. I attended Northeastern Illinois University followed by National University of Health and Sciences for my Chiropractic degree.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My parents were born and raised in Zacatecas, Mexico. Both my parents did not finish elementary school due to their financial status. My father only finished 2nd or 3rd grade. My mother finished 6th grade. They have been hard workers all their lives and have always pushed me to continue school, no matter what. My parents are now divorced and they are still supporting me with their wisdom and love.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am currently a chiropractic physician. In the past I was only a student. My future career is being a great chiropractor. What I love the most about my job is the smiles patients demonstrate when they feel better. Many patients come in with pain, but after a chiropractic session they feel so much better! I love it when my patients smile, that shows me that I am helping someone in need.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I work in La Grange Park, I have been working in this location since August 2020.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
I have not met people from Hinsdale, but the most interesting person I met in La Grange is Doctor Pinckney, he has helped and trained me very well.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
If I could travel anywhere in the world right now, it would be Greece. I want to experience their clear waters and culture.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
My favorite movie is the Dark Knight. I am a Batman fan. When the movie came out in theaters, I saw it three times! That has been the only movie that I have seen in theaters 3 times.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Be humble, be kind, be respectful to your elders.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Travel, travel, travel!
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
My favorite band is Temerarios. They are a Mexican band, they sing about love.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
I would choose my favorite soccer player. Jose Saturnino Cardozo, why? Well, because my father and I had beautiful moments watching him play and it was great having those moments with my father. We would meet in Paraguay for lunch because he is from there. Plus, it would give me an excuse to travel!
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I see myself helping hundreds of people from different communities all over the Chicagoland area.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
My friends and family know me well. I am very transparent. I guess something that many people don’t know about me is that I hate onions! I use them when I cook to give some flavor to my dishes, but I need to separate them when I serve myself.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
As of now, the most beautiful place I have ever been to is Oregon. I went hiking at one of their parks and they had beautiful waterfalls.
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
September or October because I love the Fall. Favorite holiday would be “Friendsgiving”.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Laughter
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My father is the person who inspires me to be better.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Roses and the scent of a campfire been rained on. I know it is a weird description, but that specific scent reminds me of my father’s ranch in Mexico.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Warmth, love, family
