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Dr. Stephen Sinatra®

Dr. Stephen Sinatra was one of the most highly respected and sought-after cardiologists whose integrative approach to treating cardiovascular disease revitalized patients with even the most advanced forms of illness. He became well-known for his integration of conventional medicine with complementary nutritional, mind-body, and other lifestyle approaches that heal the heart.

He had more than 40 years of clinical practice, research, and study by starting his career as an attending physician at Manchester Memorial Hospital in Connecticut where he then went on to serve as Chief of Cardiology, Director of Medical Education, Director of Echocardiography, Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Director of the Weight-Reducing Program. Dr. Sinatra was also the founder of the New England Heart Center, where he became known as one of America’s top integrative cardiologists.

An early hallmark of Dr. Sinatra’s practice was the use of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) to help address a wide range of heart concerns, several years before the conventional medical world would embrace this “wonder nutrient.” Dr. Sinatra saw first-hand how the supplemental use of nutrients that support energy production in the body—especially CoQ10—could make a tremendous difference in his patients’ lives. As a result, CoQ10 is a core nutrient in Dr. Sinatra’s flagship Omega Q Plus line of supplements.

Also, early on in Dr. Sinatra’s practice, he began to see that stress management was a crucial aspect of heart disease prevention and after studying bioenergetic psychotherapy for over a decade, began working to help his patients heal heartbreak and other emotional scars that impacted their heart health.

Dr. Sinatra was the best-selling author of more than a dozen books, including The Great Cholesterol Myth and Reversing Heart Disease Now, and a speaker and adviser for the research and development of nutritional supplements with Healthy Directions. Through his books and educating the public on major media outlets including CNN, MSNBC, and The Dr. Oz Show, Dr. Sinatra helped tens of thousands of people to achieve better heart health and lead long, healthy and active lives.

Dr. Sinatra joined Healthy Directions in 1995 and worked closely with the Healthy Directions team until his passing in June 2022. Per his wishes, Healthy Directions continues his work, offering his line of heart-healthy supplements and developing advanced nutritional formulas in strict adherence to his philosophy and standards of excellence.

Unparalleled Credentials

Dr. Sinatra was unlike any other in his passion for learning and unending curiosity. His breadth of experience allowed him to take a truly holistic, mind-body approach to healing, and his extensive credentials reflect the depth and variety of his knowledge.

  • Fellow, American College of Cardiology
  • Fellow, American College of Nutrition
  • Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Board Certified, American College of Cardiology
  • Certified Bioenergetic Psychotherapist, Massachusetts Society of Bioenergetic Analysis
  • Certified, American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine
  • Certified Nutrition Specialist, American Board of Nutrition

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

Dr. Sinatra was one of the first cardiologists to recognize the important healing power of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)—which sparks energy production in every cell of your body, including your heart. In fact, he personally met Fred Crane, the researcher who discovered it. He began using CoQ10 with his patients in the early 1980s and did extensive research on CoQ10 in rodent, human, and equine models including (click on the article title to link to the article):

Metabolic Cardiology

The heart is one of the top energy users in your body. It contains more mitochondria—“energy factories”—than other cells. Plus, it must beat tirelessly around the clock. Dr. Sinatra’s metabolic cardiology approach of fueling that energy production process with the right nutrients—including CoQ10, L-carnitine, magnesium, and D-ribose—can make a real difference.

Media

Media Appearances:

  • The Today Show
  • The Dr. Oz Show
  • CNN
  • MSNBC
  • Your Health with Dr. Richard and Cindy Becker
  • Eva Herr
  • The People’s Pharmacy
  • The Doctors
  • The 700 Club

Podcast:

You can find Dr. Stephen Sinatra’s advice on the Be HEALTHistic podcast, which he co-hosted with his son, naturopathic physician Dr. Drew Sinatra. Together, they delved into a wide range of health topics and had intriguing and informative conversations with expert guests.

Dr. Sinatra’s Books and Journal Articles

  • His newsletter, Heart, Health & Nutrition, which he published monthly for more than 15 years.
  • More than a dozen books, including:
  • Contributions to numerous peer-reviewed medical journals:
    • Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)
    • Connecticut Medicine
    • Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
    • Journal of American College of Nutrition
    • Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
    • Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

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