Dr. Riccardo Tersigni has over 20+ years of experience as a practicing Chiropractor and Clinic Director, first starting his journey in the Washington D.C. region. He was the Chiropractor for the Washington Redskins and Washington Wizards cheer-leading squads and was a Clinical Instructor at the George Mason University Department of Athletic Training, before relocating to Miami in 2018.
Originally hailing from Toronto, Canada, he first attended York University where he obtained a bachelors’ degree in Kinesiology and Health Science. Wanting to truly make a difference in people’s lives, he went on to further his healthcare education by obtaining his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Dr. Tersigni’s passion for providing great healthcare begins with patient education and empowering people to improve the quality of their lives.
He utilizes the most current evidence-based medicine to individually design treatment and rehabilitation programs for each patient based on a functional, total body approach. He also has Board Certifications in physiotherapy and acupuncture. By combining chiropractic treatments, physical therapy, and advanced modalities such as shockwave, he creates plans designed to effectively decrease pain, enhance recovery and improve performance.
He specializes in sports and recreational injuries and incorporates many techniques and disciplines to address the root cause of a patient’s problem. This allows patients to recover in the fastest possible time frame with long-lasting, functional results.
Dr. Tersigni has been a media guest and contributor to the local television affiliates of NBC and FOX, and has been asked to speak at numerous government and private organizations. He has also volunteered his time and expertise to various charitable causes such as the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team in Training Program, D.C. Scores and Back on My Feet.
In his spare time, Dr. Tersigni enjoys taking in all the wonderful sights and activities of the Miami region, as well as, running, skiing and following European soccer.
Dr. Tersigni is currently the Clinic Director at the Aventura office of USA Sports Medicine.
