Russell Mariani is the co-founder of The Center for Functional Nutrition in Northampton, Massachusetts. He is a Health Restoration Specialist. His areas of expertise include Digestive Wellness, Cellular Regeneration, Detoxification and Cleansing and Reverse Aging. He is particularly helpful to people who have not yet been successful in finding solutions to their chronic health challenges, especially difficult to solve cases. He received his Bachelors degree from Rutgers University (1977) and a Masters degree from Norwich University (2003). He has studied with many of the most well known pioneers in the world of Integrative Medicine. He continues ongoing research and study through the Institute for Functional Medicine and other related institutions.

Being in private practice since 1980, Russell has helped thousands of people regain their health through dietary and lifestyle improvements through classes, seminars, retreats, and personal consultations.

Russell graduated from the Kushi Institute for International Macrobiotic Studies in 1979. He was a Macrobiotic Teacher and Counselor for many years. He was a founding member of the American Shiatsu Association in 1984. The Macrobiotic approach to health has been foundational in Russell’s commitment to helping others to be and become more proactive in their own self-care.