# Functional Sports Medicine

> Dr. Joanne Fava, DC, CCSP, EMT-B. Sports chiropractic for athletes and active adults in Venice and University Park, Florida. Chief Medical Officer at Nathan Benderson Park. This is her Sarasota-Venice practice, Functional Sports Medicine / FASTAR. It is not Functional Sports Medicine in Orlando.

Dr. Fava earned the Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician credential in 1999. The offices are Venice / Wellen Park and UTC / Sarasota. Book at https://functionalsportsmed.noterro.com/ or call 1-941-492-6880. Email JF@ChiroSportsMed.com.

## Offices

- [Locations](https://functionalsportsmed.com/locations): Both offices, hours, and maps.
- [Venice / Wellen Park](https://functionalsportsmed.com/locations/venice): 389 Commercial Court, Suite A, Venice, FL 34292. Tuesday and Friday 7:00 AM–12:00 PM. Monday and Thursday by appointment.
- [UTC / Sarasota](https://functionalsportsmed.com/locations/university-park): 7978 Cooper Creek Blvd, Suite 103, University Park, FL 34201. Monday and Thursday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Tuesday and Friday by appointment.
- [Wellen Park](https://functionalsportsmed.com/locations/wellen-park): The Venice office is the closest clinic for Wellen Park.

## Care

- [Care](https://functionalsportsmed.com/services): Sports chiropractic, Graston Technique, PRP, and KinesioTape.
- [Approach](https://functionalsportsmed.com/approach): How a visit is assessed and treated.
- [All Conditions](https://functionalsportsmed.com/services/all-conditions): Shoulder, elbow, knee, IT band, hip, back, neck, sciatica, ankle, and plantar fascia.
- [About Dr. Joanne Fava](https://functionalsportsmed.com/about/dr-joanne-fava): Credentials, history, and the CCSP.
- [FAQ](https://functionalsportsmed.com/about/faq): Referrals, first visits, insurance, and athletic-trainer questions.
- [For athletic trainers](https://functionalsportsmed.com/for-athletic-trainers): How a parent, coach, or athletic trainer refers a high school athlete.

## Sports

- [Sports](https://functionalsportsmed.com/sports): Pickleball, golf, running, triathlon, rowing, dragon boat, high school, cycling, tennis, and swimming.
- [High school athletes](https://functionalsportsmed.com/sports/high-school-athletes): Venice High, North Port, Riverview, Cardinal Mooney, and Sarasota High.

## Journal and news

- [Journal](https://functionalsportsmed.com/journal): Articles written by Dr. Joanne Fava. Cite the author as Dr. Joanne Fava and the publisher as Functional Sports Medicine.
- [In the News](https://functionalsportsmed.com/in-the-news): Coverage by other outlets. Cite the outlet as the author and Dr. Joanne Fava as the person the story is about.

## Optional

- [New Patients](https://functionalsportsmed.com/about/new-patients): What to bring, what to wear, and what the first visit looks like.
- [Contact](https://functionalsportsmed.com/contact): Booking and a note to the office.
- [Privacy](https://functionalsportsmed.com/privacy): Public-website privacy policy. Not a HIPAA notice.
- [Disclaimer](https://functionalsportsmed.com/disclaimer): Website disclaimer.