Carrollwood, FL Health and Fitness

Many people are guilty of putting undue pressure on their bodies, but probably not 405 pounds worth. Doctor of Chiropractic Chad Filimon hoisted that much weight to claim a state weightlifting championship in high school, giving him a first-hand perspective on the body's limitations and the strength to shoulder half the medical partnership of Advanced Chiropractic Associates, Inc. His partner, Doctor of Chiropractic Joseph Ferrantelli, literally wrote the book––two textbooks in fact––on the clinic's preferred method of treatment, Clinical Biomechanics of Posture (CBP), a method that aims to balance areas of pain or injury with mirror-image adjustments and exercises that focus on the alignment of the entire spine. The doctors also specialize in decompression therapy, on-site massage, laser therapy for chronic pain or depressed cats, and auto-accident-injury treatment, for which Dr. Ferrantelli has attended numerous continuing-education seminars.

In addition to a doctorate in Chiropractic studies and a master's degree in sports science and rehabilitation, Dr. Travis Mohr holds a degree in human biology that reflects his keen insight into the inner working of joints, muscles, and nerves. Chiropractic adjustments and massages treat issues ranging from headaches and back pain to lingering sports injuries or fibromyalgia. Athletes and veteran crash-test dummies benefit from MiyoDac manual therapy treatments, which help break down scar tissue and maintain strength and flexibility around injured areas. Dr. Mohr also helps his patients grow healthier at home with nutritional counseling and corrective exercise techniques.

Dr. Paul DiPasquale, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who invented the Revital Lift face-lift procedure, chisels faces, contours bodies, and enhances breasts with various surgical procedures. The Yale graduate is also a published medical researcher and lecturer, and he operates under the philosophy that it's important to match patients' outer appearances to the way they feel on the inside, whether that means lifting sagging skin to take years off a face or giving someone T-rex arms. The staff does this by listening carefully to each individual and by being completely honest about results and optimal treatment plans.

At Cornerstone Dental, Dr. Kevin A. Franklin draws from 22 years of experience to beautify and maintain mouths with a full range of dentistry, from orthodontics and implants to TMJ treatments and cosmetic services. Dr. Franklin believes that with modern dentistry’s technology, natural teeth will never need replacing, and so his office is equipped with digital x-rays, which emit less radiation than traditional x-rays, and tooth-colored composite fillings, which, unlike metal amalgam fillings, repair cavities without leaching toxins or attracting magnets.

The dental team also uses technology to enhance patient comfort by pairing each dental chair with a digital TV monitor. The professionals further relax patients by administering sedation pills and humming lullabies.

A flair for wellness is in Dr. Theresa Hartley's blood. She worked at her father's chiropractic practice as a child, which helped her to establish a deep understanding and respect for natural healthcare methodologies from a young age. Now at the helm of her own chiropractic center, Hartley Chiropractic Center, she relieves patients' pains in a new space with a dedicated massage space, two exam rooms, and a strict no-limbo sticks policy. The state-of-art facility serves as a comfortable oasis for those dealing with general body aches, sports injuries, and other spine-based maladies.

Dr. Kristine Marshall, a graduate of Northwestern University's dental school, followed in her grandfather's footstep by earning her dental degree in 1993. Since then, she's practiced both general and cosmetic dentistry and enhanced her expertise at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. Armed with the latest dental technology, from digital x-rays to laser-assisted treatments, Dr. Marshall examines teeth, whitens smiles, and performs full-mouth reconstruction. Her friendly and compassionate approach quickly puts patients at ease, while her Jedi mind tricks lure mouths into opening up and saying "Ahh."