Millennium Medical Team
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Dr. John DeCosmo
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D.O., Medical Director
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John B. DeCosmo, D.O. is a Board Certified Physician, specializing in Family Practice. Dr. DeCosmo is established in the Tampa Bay Area, starting his practice in 1988, and has been Medical Director of Millennium Medical since 1998. Additionally, Dr. DeCosmo has hospital staff privileges at five bay area hospitals. Beyond his conventional approach to medicine, Dr. DeCosmo alternatively attends to aspects of physical disease, such as diet and nutrition, through strategic testing and analysis, and by providing safer alternatives to prescription medicine. Dr. DeCosmo is a graduate of the Institute of Functional Medicine, a prominent organization that explores the research in nutritional biochemistry, genetic predisposition and environmental influences of an individual, and uses modern, state-of-the art testing and analysis, along with an accurate history and exam to diagnose imbalances and disease. Thereby, enabling Dr. DeCosmo to prescribe diet, exercise and nutritionals to the patient’s specific needs. For his patients’ well being, Dr. DeCosmo’s commitment to health results in his continued devotion to education in alternative healthcare.
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Dr. Jeanne Bangtson
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DC, President
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Dr. Bangtson is a Chiropractic Physician, specializing in Sports Injuries and Functional Medicine. Dr. Bangtson is established in the Tampa Bay Area, starting her practice in 1982, and has been president of Millennium Medical since 1998. As a leader in functional medicine, Millennium Medical is an insurance based alternative healthcare practice. Dr. Bangtson was an instructor of neuromuscular therapy and rehabilitation for New York Chiropractic College. Dr. Bangtson is a graduate of the Institute of Functional Medicine, a prominent organization that specializes in the nutritional biochemistry of individuals, and uses modern, state-of-the art testing and analysis, along with an accurate history and exam to utilize a functional matrix in the approach to disease. Dr. Bangtson’s commitment to patient education and communication is evident from her specialized programs utilized at Millennium Medical, and her continued educational studies.
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Dr. James Raniolo
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D.O., Functional Medicine
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Dr. James Raniolo is a Board Certified Family Practice Physician who is in the process of also being certified by the Academy of Anti Aging Medicine.
Dr. Raniolo completed his residency at Northside Hospital in 2005; and spent two months rotating at Millennium during that time, so he is no stranger to our clinic. He has spent the last several years traveling nationally and internationally working in various Primary Care settings; but in the last year his interest has turned strongly toward integrative and functional medicine.
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Dr. Dave Pignatello
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DC, PT
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David Pignatello, DC,PT, is both a Chiropractic Physician and a Physical Therapist. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of nerve, muscle and bone disorders. Dr. Dave also holds certifications in Acupuncture and Manipulation Under Anesthesia. He has been practicing since 1977 in a variety of settings including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health and outpatient clinics.
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Chelsea Fulford
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Physical Therapist
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Chelsea is a PT who graduated from Florida A&M University in 2000. She specializes in orthopedic and sports injuries.
Chelsea really embraces the Millennium Medical philosophy of "Treating people, not Symptoms" by making it her mission to be in tune with each patient's goals and creating a program that caters to each individual patient.
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Miriam DeFronzo
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Therapy Technician
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Miriam has been a member of the Millennium Therapy Department for the past nine years. She's also a Chiropractic Assistant and a Radiology Technician. Miriam specializes in Trigger Point therapy. Millennium offers a variety of other therapies which include; Ultrasound, Traction, Cold Laser and Electrical Muscle Stimulation.
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Dr. Sean Woodward
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Chiropractic Physician
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Dr. Sean Woodward is a Chiropractic Physician, who was a graduate of the first class of Palmer College of Chiropractic in Florida. He was born and raised in Saint Petersburg and also has the ability to practice Acupuncture as he is a Fellow of the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture. Dr. Woodward heads up the Neural Scan Program at Millennium, which is a non-invasive nerve conduction velocity test.
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Danielle Mastrosimone
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Chiropractic Physician
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Dr. Danielle Mastrosimone is a chiropractic physician who is a graduate of New York Chiropractic College. She has an eclectic background in the neuromusculoskeletal field that includes experience in sports medicine, spinal rehabilitation, and a clinical research trial on herniated lumbar spinal discs. Dr. Mastrosimone's bachelor's degree had a concentration in health sciences, exercise science, and sports biomechanics, with internships in orthopedic outpatient physical therapy, sports massage techniques, and corporate wellness. She enjoys working with both spinal and extremity conditions and has a special interest in manual therapies for soft tissue injuries.
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Dr. Drew Sinclair
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Chiropractic Physician
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Dr. Sinclair is a graduate of Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Drew has a unique view of the practice of Chiropractic and is versed in many techniques of adjusting and muscle work. In addition, he is currently working towards two post graduate diplomat programs, one in internal disorders from the DABCI and one in nutrition from the DACBN. He focuses not only on the structure of the body for healing, but also focuses on the inner systemic workings for healing. With a proper understanding of nutrition, supplementation and structural care, Dr. Drew works towards whole body healing.
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Kathie Gonzales
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Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
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Kathie is a Board Certified ARNP with certifications in CPR/BLS, cardiac life support, advanced trauma care for nurses, peripherally inserted central catheters, and forensics. Additionally, Kathie has advanced training in lap band fills, providing aftercare support and education that enables banded patients to achieve healthy weight loss. Kathie has extensive experience in Surgery, Pediatrics, Trauma, Critical Care and Interventional Radiology. Kathie earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Phoenix and her Masters Degree in Nursing at the University of Tampa. Kathie maintains hospital privileges at Tampa General and Sun Coast Hospital.
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Susan Gregoire
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Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
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Susan is a Board Certified ARNP with certifications in nursing and midwifery. Additionally, Susan has advanced training in alternative therapies, chelation, IV therapies and specializes in women's health. Susan earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the University of South Florida and her Masters Degree in Nursing at Emory University of Atlanta, and is also a Certified Nurse Midwife.
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Dr. Jessica Cudar
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Acupuncture Physician
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Jessica Cudar, DOM, AP, is a board certified Acupuncture Physician. Jessica obtained a Bachelor of Professional Health Science degree and a Master of Oriental Medicine degree from East West College of Natural Medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Jessica is a Diplomate in Acupuncture certified by the National Commission for Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Jessica is originally from St. Petersburg and is a Florida licensed primary care physician.
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Howard Segal
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LMT
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Howard has spent his life in the service of others and feels extremely fortunate to be able to work with like-minded people in a facility that offers so much to our patients. As a graduate of Humanities School of Massage Therapy (presently the Cortiva Institute) in June 1994, Howard has worked as a medical massage therapist specializing in neuromuscular massage therapy, including myofacial release, muscle-energy techniques, Swedish massage, and healing touch. Howard says, “I find it very rewarding to assist my patients in their healing process.”
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Larry Smith
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LMT
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Larry is a graduate of the Suncoast School of Massage Therapy in 1990 and has been with Millennium Medical since 2001. He is trained in neuromuscular massage, myofacial release, TMJ and COREmassage. Larry has always said that, "Making people feel better makes my day." Larry repeatedly claims that he is very thankful to work with such a diversified team of professionals.
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Jackee Bell
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LMT
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Jackee is a Licensed Massage Therapist who graduated with a massage therapy degree from Keiser University in 2005. Jackee always wanted to work with her hands so a career in massage therapy at Millennium was a natural step where she can use her neuromuscular therapy skills. Jackee also earned her certificate in Craniosacral Therapy in 2008.
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Dan Blatt
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LMT
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Daniel is a Licensed Massage Therapist who graduated from Florida School of Massage in 2005. Daniel followed his passion to work with injuries and became a certified sports massage therapist and worked extensively with the University of Florida’s athletic department while extending his healing hands at community events including the points of life marathon. Daniel’s technique is a unified integration of Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, myofascial release and sports massage.
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Shawn Daughtry
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LMT
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Shawn graduated from Cortiva Institute in 2006. She specializes in deep tissue, neuromuscular techniques as well as Swedish relaxation massage. She has had a variety of clients that range from sports injuries to
professionals that appreciate the health benefits of massage.
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Rico Pezza
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LMT
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Rico earned his LMT license, graduating from Humanities Center in 1998. His interests are far and wide, including; postural muscle assessments, muscle energy techniques, pre-natal, infant, medical, sports, stone, lomi lomi, Swedish, trigger point and neuromuscular massage. Rico is also proficient in numerous therapies which include: ultra-sound, interferential, electric muscle stimulation, reflexology and Russian stimulation therapies
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Weightloss Consultants
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The Dynamic Duo
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Amy Love, Wellness Coordinator - Amy has worked in the health and fitness field for several years. She is an experienced personal trainer, with several group fitness certifications. As a weight loss consultant Amy helps her clients reach their goals by drawing on her background and specialized training. Amy has successfully completed the Ideal Program and has maintained her weight loss for years.
Maria Pace, Wellness Coach - Maria has a background in health and beauty which helps with her position at Millennium because she has the experience to help people make a positive change in their health. Maria averaged five pound weekly weight losses on our Ideal Program.
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Billing and Patient Services
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Motley Crew
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Amanda Halbrook - Amanda was born and raised in St. Louis, MO and relocated to Florida in 2008. Amanda’s background includes accounting, customer service, and medical billing. As a Clearwater citizen, Amanda is now a valued member of our team and represents our patients with last names beginning from Q through Z.
Erlene Swede – Erlene was born and raised in Minnesota and moved to Florida in the mid-1990s. Erlene has worked at Millennium and its associated companies for years, in many positions, all of which were related to patient services. Currently, as a Patient Advocate, Erlene is helping patients who need financial assistance to apply for Care Credit. She also oversees some of the insurance company authorizations needed for treatments at Millennium and is processing new Personal Injury and Workman’s Compensation cases.
Tracey Phillips - Tracy relocated to Florida from Colorado in 2007. Tracey has 13 years experience in medical offices that includes OB/GYN, Pain Management, Occupational Health and Orthopedics. Tracey represents our patients with the last names beginning from H through P.
Lin Peters - Lin is a native Floridian, born in St Petersburg. She graduated from St Petersburg College and attended the University of Florida and the State University of New York at New Paltz. She has over 40 years of health care experience ranging from Hospital Administration to Medical Practice Management. Lin assists the billing department with patient collections.
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