The clinic, the doctor, the reason
The clinic they still walk into. The doctor who was here first. The reason Sarasota had a certified sports chiropractor at all — Dr. Joanne Fava, since 1999, and back then the only one from Tampa to Miami.
About
Dr. Joanne Fava
More than 30 years in functional sports medicine, injury rehab, and conservative musculoskeletal care. Licensed in Florida since 1995.
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Our History
Drs. Fava and Gambina opened this rehab center in March 1995. Dr. Fava has carried the practice forward since 2019 — local athletes, Team USA, and two Olympic cycles.
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Our Mission
Advance the health and performance of athletes and active people through chiropractic and functional sports medicine — from local dual meets to world championships.
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Patient Satisfaction
Google reviews for Functional Sports Medicine / FASTAR. 4.9 from 31 reviews on the Venice listing.
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Gallery
Every photo published on functionalsportsmed.com — the clinic, Nathan Benderson Park, Venice High, the World Cup, and the races Dr. Fava covers.
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Same-week athlete slots when we can. Book online or call for Venice or University Park.