Dr. Chavana was born and raised in Edinburg. He graduated from EHS in 1979 and received his BS degree from The Pan American University majoring in Biology/Chemistry. He taught high school science before attending chiropractic school. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Texas Chiropractic College in 1989. He has been in private practice since 1990. He is a Fellow of the American Back Society, and a Member of The American Academy of Pain Management. He is fluent in English and Spanish.