Palm Beach Gardens Chiropractor
Offers Total Body Wellness

Chiropractic care is more than medical treatment; it is total body care.  It combines a variety of therapies that correct, protect and prevent.  Our chiropractor Dr. Phillip Scuderi D.C. is experienced in treating a variety of injuries and conditions, such as back and neck injuries as well as spinal issues. At Garden Health Wellness, our Palm Beach Gardens chiropractor uses state-of-the-art equipment like the Hill Air-Flex table. Chiropractic services, combined with other natural services and therapies, are designed to help patients realize total wellness.

Dr. Scuderi is a licensed chiropractor in Northern Palm Beach County. He has been serving the people in this county and the surrounding community since 1999. He is a current member of the Florida Chiropractic Association. Dr. Scuderi is committed to achieving optimal health and wellness for his patients. He believes in focusing on the specific needs of each patient and creating customized treatment plans to get them maximum relief.

Dr. Scuderi graduated from Florida State University in 1993 and then attended Life University in Marietta, Georgia where he received his Doctorate of Chiropractic in 1998. He was the team chiropractor for the Palm Beach Gardens high school varsity football team from 2001-2006. Dr. Scuderi is currently the team doctor for the Palm Beach Gardens girl’s flag football team. He has helped many local athletes in training and treatment for years and applies his sports therapy knowledge to help all his patients.

Physical Therapy for Rehabilitation and Recovery

Chiropractic care and physical therapy work very well as complementary therapies. Many chiropractors including our Palm Beach Gardens chiropractor choose to offer both therapies in conjunction so that patients will achieve maximum healing and long term relief. Chiropractic treatments and physical therapies are both drug-free therapies that work together to promote the body’s natural ability to heal and mend. In our office, we have to physical therapists working with Dr. Scuderi to design individual treatment plans for our patients.

 Ron De L'Etoile is a licensed physical therapist assistant in our office. He studied at Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL where he received his PTA degree in 2001. Ron previously worked in outpatient clinics. He has worked in pediatrics, with brain injured patients in rehabilitation, as well as with geriatric patients in a home health setting. Ron has Aquatic Therapy experience and has been with Gardens Health and Wellness since 2008. Ron is now an ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer as well.

Samantha started with our facility in 2006 as our insurance specialist. In 2008 she was promoted to office manager and helps ensure that all aspects of the practice are running smoothly and efficiently. She has her Associates in business management and is currently perusing her bachelor’s degree.

Kelsey is the insurance specialist for Gardens Health and Wellness. Since starting at our facility in 2009, she has helped educate our patients on understanding their benefits and have helped them get the most from their insurance.

Ana received her massage license in 2010 when she began with Gardens Health & Wellness. Anna is currently a full time student and continues to further her education in the healthcare field.

Rhonda Elisa has recently joined our team after moving to Florida from Ohio. She is licensed in both states and knowledgeable in many different massaging techniques.

Christin began with us in 2010. She is experienced working with the patients as an aide and is knowledgeable in insurance and front office procedures as well. She is currently working on her Bachelor’s and has completed two Associate degrees in the healthcare field.

Jessica is an aid to our physical therapists and has been for the past year. She is a full time student who has recently received her Associates degree and is interested in a career in the nursing field.

Massage Therapy for Relief and Relaxation

Massage is hands on therapy that is frequently used as part of the physical therapy regimen. Massage therapy focuses on relaxing muscles and can be used prior to or after rehabilitation exercises. There are many types of massage available including Swedish massages, deep tissue massages and myofascial release or soft tissue mobilization. Each type is focused on addressing different types of symptoms. Our trained personnel at Garden Health and Wellness will assist individual patients with the proper types of massage therapy to aide in their wellness program.

Pilates Conditioning for Strength and Flexibility

Pilates is an exercise system that uses both mind and body; it is aimed at developing core control by building body strength and flexibility. Our physical therapist, Angela Calalang is also certified in Pilates. She earned a Pilates certification for rehab-practitioners from Polestar in 2002 and a Pilates mat certification from Power Pilates, NYC in 2003. By building and stretching muscles, Pilates can be used as an important component of a rehabilitation plan and physical therapy exercises. Pilates exercises are often used as part of the chiropractic treatment regimen as well to strengthen the core and build supporting muscle structure.

At Gardens Health and Wellness, we believe in a comprehensive approach to pain management and injury rehabilitation. To learn more, contact us at 561.775.4900.