Joe Piscatella

Joe Piscatella

Keynote Speaker: Health & Wellness Expert; CEO of Institute for Fitness & Health; Bestselling Author; Host of PBS Heart Health Specials

Joe Piscatella Biography

Joe Piscatella began his work in health and wellness following a significant medical event. While playing tennis, he experienced chest discomfort and underwent emergency open-heart bypass surgery for a 95 percent blockage of the coronary arteries two days later. At age 32, doctors predicted he would not live to 40 and would not see his children graduate from high school. Instead of accepting this prognosis, Piscatella transformed his lifestyle and dedicated his career to promoting healthy living.

Piscatella is recognized as the longest-lived survivor of coronary bypass surgery in the United States. He is the founder and CEO of the Institute for Fitness and Health, an organization focused on helping individuals adopt and maintain healthy lifestyle habits. As president of the Institute, Piscatella lectures to medical organizations, corporations, and professional associations, and consults on wellness projects for Fortune 500 companies as well as the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force. His seminars, cited in Time for their practicality and effectiveness, address the management of lifestyle habits to improve health, longevity, and productivity.

Piscatella has authored 18 best-selling books, hosted three PBS television specials on heart health, and served as a guest expert on WebMD. Notable titles include "Don't Eat Your Heart Out," "Choices for a Healthy Heart," "Positive Mind, Healthy Heart," "The Road to a Healthy Heart Runs Through the Kitchen," and "Prevent, Halt & Reverse Heart Disease." His book "Strong Heart, Sharp Mind" presents a science-based program for developing habits that support both heart and brain health, addressing prevention of heart disease and Alzheimer's disease. Piscatella has been interviewed on The Today Show, CNN, Good Morning America, and Fox News as a spokesperson for healthy lifestyle practices.

Piscatella is the only non-medical member of the National Institute of Health Cardiac Rehabilitation Expert Panel, which develops clinical practice guidelines for physicians. He is also a member of the Association for Worksite Health Promotion, the American Association of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, and the National Wellness Association. He presents approximately 80 times a year to medical organizations, corporations, associations, and schools, sharing his expertise in cardiac health, wellness, and lifestyle medicine.

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Joe Piscatella Speaking Topics

Managing Chronic Stress in a Multi-Tasking World

Strong Heart/Sharp Mind: The Link Between Heart Disease and Alzheimer’s

Joe Piscatella Videos

Joseph C. Piscatella: Healthy heart healthy mind | "John Bachman Now"
Health Speaker Joe Piscatella on Lifestyle Habits - YouTube
Joe Piscatella Chronic Stress - YouTube

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What topics does Joe Piscatella speak about?

Joe Piscatella is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Health & Wellness, Storytelling, Motivational, Healthcare, Heart Health, Author, College, Aging, Fitness, Non-Fiction Authors, Nutrition and Men's Health.

Where does Joe Piscatella travel from?

Joe Piscatella generally travels from Gig Harbor, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Joe Piscatella?

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Joe Piscatella is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Health & Wellness and Storytelling. The estimated speaking fee range to book Joe Piscatella for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Joe Piscatella generally travels from Gig Harbor, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Ian Smith, Ann Kulze, M.D. and Dean Karnazes. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Joe Piscatella for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/06/2026.

Joe Piscatella Speaking Topics

  • Managing Chronic Stress in a Multi-Tasking World

  • Strong Heart/Sharp Mind: The Link Between Heart Disease and Alzheimer’s

Joe Piscatella Videos

Joseph C. Piscatella: Healthy heart healthy mind | "John Bachman Now"
Health Speaker Joe Piscatella on Lifestyle Habits - YouTube
Joe Piscatella Chronic Stress - YouTube
Expert Tip - Joe Piscatella - YouTube
Joe Piscatella's Positive Mind, Healthy Heart! - YouTube

Joe Piscatella News

  • Joe Piscatella talks about living heart healthy

    We often hear advice on living a heart healthy life from doctors and nurses. But not often do you get to see the results of that advice. Joe Piscatella, one of the longest living heart bypass patients, is living proof that eating right and exercising can add years to your life.

  • Author Joe Piscatella to speak on lowering heart disease risk

    One in three people will die of heart disease. Four in five could prevent heart disease by changing their lifestyles. Nearly everyone knows much of what they need to do. Most don't do it. Why? "Stress," says author and speaker Joe Piscatella, who will appear in Lincoln on Saturday to present "Eating Healthy in a Doubleburger.Com World."

  • Best-Selling Author Joe Piscatella To Speak At Borgess Healthy Living Seminar

    Joe Piscatella, one of the nation’s leading experts on the impact of lifestyle habits affecting cardiovascular health, will give a free presentation on heart-healthy living from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, in the Lawrence Education Center at Borgess Medical Center.

  • How do I book Joe Piscatella to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Joe Piscatella for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Joe Piscatella, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Joe Piscatella or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Joe Piscatella for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Joe Piscatella, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Joe Piscatella are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Joe Piscatella, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Joe Piscatella speak about?

    Joe Piscatella is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Health & Wellness, Storytelling, Motivational, Healthcare, Heart Health, Author, College, Aging, Fitness, Non-Fiction Authors, Nutrition and Men's Health.
  • Where does Joe Piscatella travel from?

    Joe Piscatella generally travels from Gig Harbor, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Joe Piscatella?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Joe Piscatella for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Joe Piscatella for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Joe Piscatella or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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