Francis Nikko Villagante, DPT
Owner & Physical Therapist
Dr. Francis “Nikko” Villagante is an experienced Doctor of Physical Therapy with over a decade of clinical and leadership experience across outpatient orthopedics, geriatric care, acute and subacute rehabilitation, home health, and sports therapy. As CEO of Flex Elite Physical Therapy, he leads the clinic while remaining actively involved in hands-on patient care.
Nikko has treated patients across all stages of life—from older adults working to maintain mobility and independence to active individuals and athletes returning to peak performance. His clinical focus includes orthopedic and spine conditions, low back pain, post-operative rehabilitation, balance and mobility, work-related injuries, injury prevention, and return-to-work and return-to-sport care.
His approach is patient-centered, evidence-based, and one-on-one, with treatment tailored to each person’s lifestyle, functional needs, and goals. He believes physical therapy should go beyond treating an injury by helping patients build the strength, mobility, and confidence needed for long-term health and independence.
A proud Filipino immigrant, Nikko earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Utica College in New York. Outside the clinic, he enjoys spending time with his family, exploring national parks, hiking, obstacle course racing, snowboarding, and rock climbing.