Joseph Piscatella

Biography

Joe Piscatella is one of the country`s most respected experts on how to live a healthy lifestyle in the real world. He knows the science of balanced living, but uniquely understands the practical application of such science from his own experience.

Picture this: You are 32 years old with a young family and a successful career. One day while playing tennis, you feel some pressure in your chest. Two days later you are having cardiac bypass surgery for aggressive coronary disease.

That`s what happened to Joe. The prognosis was not good. One doctor even predicted that he would not live to age 40. But Joe didn`t accept that opinion. His philosophy: "You can`t change the cards you were dealt, but you can change the way you play them."

He concentrated on eating healthier, managing stress, exercising effectively and keeping a positive attitude. And it`s worked. Joe has celebrated the 33rd anniversary of that surgery, making him one of the longest-lived survivors of cardiac bypass. He is living proof that with motivation and the right information, living a balanced lifestyle for optimal health and performance is possible.

The effectiveness and practicality of Joe`s healthy-living advice is recognized nationally. He is a frequent guest on The Today Show, CNN, Good Morning America and Fox News.

He has hosted three PBS television specials on lifestyle and health, and is in pre-production for a program on the health of children. He has served as the only non-medical member of the National Institutes of Health Expert Panel on Cardiac Rehabilitation, is a national spokesperson on corporate wellness for the American Heart Association, and is a "guest expert" on cardiac health for WebMD.

A high-energy speaker, Joe Piscatella is a man with a visionary message and the extraordinary skill to tell it. He uses the art of storytelling, contagious humor and decades of experience to deliver a powerful, practical message that moves audiences to live healthier lives. Over 2 million people have attended Joe`s powerful keynote speeches and breakout sessions steeped in humor, insight and practical "how to" tools. With his energy, sense of humor and decades of experience, Joe captivates and motivates audiences, inspiring them to take steps toward healthier living.

Publications

Prevent, Halt & Reverse Heart Disease

This book is the final word on lifestyle habits and cardiac health. Beginning with assessing cardiac risk (from traditional factors such as cholesterol to newer ones such as C-reactive protein) and covering diet, exercise, stress relief, medications and procedures, this book is a complete guide to the lifestyle changes that can make a life-or-death difference. Medically up-to-date and easy to implement, it is a program that will help readers know what to do and how to do it to increase cardiovascular health.

Co-authored with Dr. Barry Franklin, this cutting-edge book, complete with 109 Life Skill Tips, offers a blue-print for a heart-healthy lifestyle.