Meet Dr. Fastiggi
Owner and Sole Care Provider at Wilton Chiropractic
Dr. Tom Fastiggi’s journey to practicing chiropractic came as a result of a his own spinal injury, sustained in an automobile accident 30 years ago. His healing experience led him to end his career in finance and earn a Doctorate of Chiropractic at the world’s premier chiropractic school and first chiropractic university, Life University, in Atlanta, GA.
After graduation, Dr. Fastiggi spent his first year providing care at one of the busiest chiropractic practices in Connecticut, seeing more than 300 patients per week. This valuable experience taught him that this was not the kind of chiropractic care he wanted to provide. He knew he would spend more time with patients, allowing to provide the kind of personalized focused care to deliver better long-term outcomes. So in 1999, Dr. Fastiggi opened his own practice in Stamford CT which he eventually moved to Wilton. Dr. Fastiggi has been practicing in Wilton now for 8 years.
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In 1995 Dr. Fastiggi worked on a Life University research program that studied the effects of upper cervical adjustments on immune system of HIV patients.
Dr. Fastiggi provided chiropractic care to athletes from the US, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Puerto Rico and Jamaica during the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
Dr. Fastiggi has taken more than 1000 hours of post graduate study in very specific topics that greatly accelerate his ability to heal the body and mind. They range but are not limited to, adult & pediatric neuro anatomy & physiology, adjusting technique, Chiropractic research and analysis, cranial/sacral & craniopathy, advanced imaging, the use of a broad spectrum of lasers and vibratory therapy, mapping neurological dysfunction the brain to the farthest extremity of the fingers & toes.
Dr. Fastiggi is a Certified Neuromuscular Therapist - Expertise in the care of your body’s soft tissues unequivocally speeds up chiropractic outcomes.
Dr. Fastiggi is a 200 hr. Certified Yoga Instructor - Motion, exercise and proper breathing is crucial to recovery from injuries and to maintain your health as part of your hygiene.
Dr. Fastiggi has been certified in the use of the Class IV Deep Tissue Laser for several years. In a world addicted to drugs this natural light laser is a drugless, powerful anti-inflammatory that penetrates 6+ cm’s into the body. Most therapies like e-stim, ultrasound and cupping rarely exceed 1-3 cm’s of penetration.
Dr. Fastiggi is the only physician in southern CT using iTrac Therapy. This cutting edge technology is revolutionary in the care of neck/whiplash injuries, neuropathies of the arms & hands, headaches, Vertigo, Tinnitus and TMJ.
Dr. Fastiggi loves to lecture & discuss anatomy, physiology, neurology, orthopedics, soft tissue, nutrition, exercise and many other health related topics. He has lectured on mind, body, health and chiropractic at more than 60 corporations, government agencies, public schools, civic organizations, universities and hospitals. Dr. Fastiggi is a teaching physician.
““I am certain that self care includes the conscious intention of nurturing the mind and body. It is the hygiene of living well.” ”
Dr. Fastiggi grew up in Pelham, NY. He completed his undergraduate study was at NYU (88’). He attained his doctorate at Life University (98’). He is happily married to his wife Ann of 25 years. Together they have a grown daughter Juliana and an English Springer Spaniel named Cooper. They have lived in Wilton, CT since 2001. Dr. Fastiggi enjoys collecting and reading books. He has played the drums/percussion for more than 50 years. He thoroughly enjoys listening to a broad spectrum of music and attending live musical performances, as well as many other types of performance art. Dr. Fastiggi proudly curates a deep wine collection and loves enjoying his wine with friends & family. Dr. Fastiggi is addicted to meditation & yoga. He loves Peloton and is a vociferous life-long New York Yankees fan.