Dr. Filardo is a Certified Chiropractic Physician and is Certified in Medical Acupuncture as well as Clinical Pharmacotherapy and advanced nutriceuticals. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist specializing in family and sports medicine. Dr. Filardo was a triathlete for 8 years. He received his first Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Physiology from Boston University, followed by a second Bachelor of Science and Doctorate Degrees from National University in Chicago. After completing a one year general internship at National University, Dr. Filardo completed an additional year of externship at Northwood Sports Medicine in Florida. He has also completed a year of Chiropractic Sports Physician Program and is completing the Diplomate in Nutrition Program from the University of Miami School of Medicine.
Dr. Filardo is not only Certified in Medical Acupuncture but has completed 2 fellowships and is a Fellow in the Acupuncture Society of America. He specializes in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Anti-Aging and Wellness. He is Certified by the Florida State Board and the Acupuncture Society of America. He was certified by Dr. Richard Yennie, a Master in Modern/Classical Medical Acupuncture and Acupuncturist of the year in 1999 by AAOM and was instructed in Medical Acupuncture by Dr. Ralph Alandale of the University of Miami School of Medicine. He is not only driven by his passion to help others improve their quality of life and health but also the desire to carry on a third generation tradition of natural healing as his father and grand-father did in Calabria, Italy.
Dr. Filardo has successfully practiced Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Strength Conditioning, Massage, Natural Medicine and Wellness in his Winter Park location for ten years. His broad range of satisfied patients include many well known celebrities, prominent athletes and local personalities.