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.

Stephen Sinatra, MD

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