Dr. Al Costanza
Alfred A. Costanza, Ph.D., CTN, C.P.T., CN
Professional Experience:
- Holistic Health Counseling and Education Wakefield, MA (Est. 1990 – Present)
- Founder of Functional Medicine Consulting Clinic
- New England Integrative Medicine Collaborative (2003 – Present)
- Founder and President of educational organization for the promotion and recognition of alternative and complementary healthcare clinicians
- Northeast Health Systems, Inc.: Addison Gilbert, Beverly Hospital, Hunt Center Danvers – Dept. of Integrative Medicine, Women’s Health and Holistic Health Services (1998 – 2000)
- Functional Medicine Consultant and Nutritionist under the auspices of medical director Stephanie Stevens, M.D. and director Candace Waldron
Education:
- Certificates of Completion (492 CEU/CME’s)
- East/West Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine, Cambridge, MA
- Certified Polarity Therapist, Polarity Realization Institute
- CN Certification and Licensing (License #000293) in Clinical Nutrition, American Health Science University
- M.S./Ph.D. in Nutrition and Holistic Interdisciplinary Studies, The American Holistic College of Nutrition
- B.A. with dual majors in Psychology and Music, University of Massachusetts at Lowell
Professional Affiliations and Certifications:
- Meridian Autonomic Testing, Applied Kinesiology (2014 – Present)
- FirstLine Therapy Certified Healthcare Provider, National Institute of Health (2005 – Present)
- Business Network International, Wakefield Chapter (2004 – Present)
- Board Certified, American Naturopathic Medical Association (1997 – Present)
- Licensed, Wakefield, Massachusetts Board of Health for Polarity Therapy (1997 – 2006)
- Board Certified, The Society of Certified Nutritionist (1996)
Achievements:
- 3-Day Seminar Series “Forever Young” at St. Joseph’s Church (2023)
- Presenter at North Andover Primary Care and Pain Management Clinic on G.I. Health and Our Microbiome (2016)
- Presenter at Massachusetts General Hospital on Epigenetics (2015)
- Approved Medical Expert Witness in Federal District Courts for Massachusetts (2013)
- Keynote Speaker, Boston North Nutrition Round Table (2008)
- Medical Herbalist, Creator of a unique brand of over 130 custom herbal formulas (1998 – present) These formulas help patients reduce or eliminate the need for medication with the consent of their physician.
- Created and taught two summer courses for Melrose High teachers to obtain their CEUs on the deleterious effects of stress and a second course on the effects of a high sugar diet (2008)
- Powerpoint and Keynote presentations for New England hospitals, colleges, public and private schools and institutions (1996 – present)
Personal Interests and Hobbies:
- Classic Rock Band: The Intricate Society (1968 – 2020)
- Classical Guitar: Study, Performance, Teaching (1971 – 2002)
- Former Avid Sailor and Downhill Skier
- Passionate about helping others attain optimal health without the use of medication
Health
Wellness
Nutrition
