About Russell Mariani

Russell Mariani is the director of client services at The Center for Functional Nutrition in South Hadley, Massachusetts . He is a Health Educator and Nutrition Counselor and has been in private practice since 1980. He has his Bachelor's degree from Rutgers University , a Masters degree in Nutrition Counseling from Norwich University , and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in the area of Digestive Wellness. Since 1980 he has helped thousands of people regain their health through dietary and lifestyle improvements through classes, seminars, retreats, and personal consultations. He is passionate about teaching others how to become more proactive in their own self-care.

"My interest in natural healing and whole foods nutrition began shortly after I was mis-diagnosed with colon cancer in 1973. Within three months the doctors settled on a diagnosis of pre-cancerous ulcerative colitis. I was 18 years old at the time. Believing I had little time to live and no time to waste, I started on my healing quest. I sought the answers to a few questions of vital interest to me at the time: How did this happen to me? What are the root causes of digestive disease? What role does diet and nutrition play in reversing the disease process and restoring one's vitality, energy, health? Just exactly how does health really work? The answers I found were so inspiring and helpful that I decided to dedicate the rest of my life to the continuous learning and teaching of the fundamentals of nutrition and health. And that's what I've been doing since 1980. I encourage you to contact me to explore ways in which I can assist you in your personal quest to regain, maintain and optimize your health and well-being, especially if you are suffering from any digestive system problems."

"I can tell you this: There is simply no reason for anyone to suffer from any digestive system problem if they are serious about getting better. Many people have the desire to change, they are just not sure where or how to begin. What they need is an effective coach and guide. Someone who knows first hand, the kinds of physical symptoms and personal challenges they are experiencing. Someone who has learned how and why to change their own dietary and lifestyle habits. Someone who has helped thousands of people with digestive system problems just like theirs.to get better."

"I have been assisting others in the quest for better health through better dietary and lifestyle choices since 1980. I am experienced in working with people addressing the full range of health challenges, including all the major (and minor) forms of degenerative disease. My experiences demonstrate that the human body has an almost infinite capacity to regenerate and heal as long as we cooperate consistently. Teaching people how to cooperate with the dynamic healing systems within their own body is the essence of the work that I do. I have a particular interest in and a long history of success with the prevention and correction of digestive system imbalances. I am passionate about teaching others how to become more proactive in their own self-care."

Russell Mariani lives with his wife, Megan Moore and their two teenage sons, Brian and Evan, in the town of South Hadley , Massachusetts . They also have a very independent cat named Mr. Rah and a black Lab named Marley. (dog) When not working with his clients, teaching or writing a new book, Russell's hobbies include music, hiking, biking, skiing, coaching youth sports, and collecting antique furniture and books.