Meet Dr. Fastiggi
Owner and Director of 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 while working as an investment advisor and studying for his CFP. His healing experience led him to end his career in finance and pursue a Doctorate of Chiropractic at the world’s premier chiropractic school and first chiropractic university, Life University, in Atlanta, GA.
Upon 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 spending 8 minutes with a patient, mostly consumed with note taking for insurance requirements, was not the kind of healthcare he wanted to provide. Spending more time with patients allowed for personalized, focused care seemed like the most logical way to deliver better long-term outcomes.
In 1999, Dr. Fastiggi opened his private practice in Stamford CT which he moved to his hometown of Wilton in 2015. Wilton Chiropractic, located right in the heart of downtown Wilton Center. Dr. Fastiggi has been the local family chiropractic practice in Wilton ever since AND HE LOVES IT. Aside from helping his local community, he was determined to aid those who drifted from doctor to doctor, suffering from unexplained maladies.
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 2000 hours of post graduate study in the very specific topics that define his core blend of skills that have garnered his reputation for greatly accelerating the natural healing processes his patient’s minds and bodies.
Dr. Fastiggi has consistently pursued advanced expertise in adult & pediatric neuro anatomy & physiology, advanced, gentle adjusting technique that includes the body’s extremities as well as Craniopathy & Cranial/Sacral Therapy.
Dr. Fastiggi is an expert in mapping neurological dysfunction from a specific lobe of the brain to the furthest reaches of a patient’s fingers and toes.
Dr. Fastiggi is the only physician in this area of CT/NY to use the Class IV Deep Tissue Laser used by most professional sports teams and major collegiate programs. 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 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 accelerating the recovery from injuries and to maintain your health as part of your hygiene.
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.
““Self care includes the conscious intention of nurturing the mind and body. It is the hygiene of living well. Chiropractic is the conductor of that orchestra.” ”
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 26 years. Together they have a grown daughter Juliana and a feisty 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 art. Dr. Fastiggi proudly curates a deep wine collection and loves enjoying his wine with friends & family. Dr. Fastiggi LOVES meditation & yoga and has been a certified yoga instructor for more than a decade. He is a vociferous life-long New York Yankees fan.