Dr. Peter Zilahy has been practicing complementary and alternative medicine for more than 3 decades. He frequently treats back & neck pain but also  has an extensive knowledge in functional neurology, orthopedics and functional medicine along with acupuncture and clinical nutrition. Dr. Zilahy prides himself in being “ahead of the curve” when it comes to natural methods. For example, in the early eighties he was advising patients to stay away from trans-fatty acids and lowering cholesterol when a cholesterol reading of 300 was normal. In 1989 he was one of the first practioners in the state to implement an exercise center for spinal conditions when the standard of care was bedrest. Dr. Zilahy was awarded “Chiropractor Of The Year” by the Connecticut Chiropractic Association. He was elected to the board of directors of the Waterbury Chamber’s Healthcare Council and to the examining board of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition. He was the first chiropractor and acupuncturist to be granted privileges in a Connecticut hospital at St. Mary’s. Dr. Zilahy is a Professor of clinical services at the Univ. of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic and shares his knowledge with  interns as they rotate through his office to learn the latest in alternative medicine.