Dr. Michael Sapienza is committed to guiding individuals away from pain toward optimal health and vitality. He speaks regularly to local schools, businesses, and organizations on health, wellness, and injury prevention topics. He enjoys educating others on how to eliminate pain, prevent injury at home and in the workplace, manage stress better, and improve energy. His mission is to heal and empower as many people as possible through genuine care and education.
Dr. Sapienza graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Exercise and Wellness. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. He is the co-owner of Mecca Integrated Medical Center located in Fairfield; a multi-disciplinary medical office that utilizes state of the art techniques and technology in the fields of Chiropractic, Physical and Occupational Therapy, Neurology, and Acupuncture.
Dr. Sapienza specializes in spinal decompression for the treatment of disc herniations and is certified in DRX 9000 and AccuSpina IDD Therapy Systems. He also holds a level 4 certification in the ProAdjuster Technique for the correction of spinal misalignment and muscle dysfunction. Dr. Sapienza is a member of the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors as well as The American Chiropractic Association.
Born and raised in Cedar Grove, Dr. Sapienza currently lives locally with his wife, Dena, and their children, Giancarlo and Milana. In his spare time, he enjoys boating, exercise, and time with his family.