Meet the Staff

Dr. Rizzo is the Clinical Director and Founder of Alpha Care. As a physician-level integrative provider, he has built the clinic around a broader vision of care that brings metabolic endocrinology, hormone optimization, functional medicine, sports injury care, and clinical nutrition together in one connected model.

A Licensed Chiropractic Physician, Dr. Rizzo is also a Board-Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners (ABAAHP), a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP®), and holds physiotherapy certification through the NBCE and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology. He has completed accredited fellowship modules in Advanced Endocrinology and Metabolic Cardiology through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) as part of its Metabolic Medicine Fellowship Program, with accredited postdoctoral education through the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. His extensive postdoctoral education also includes functional medicine, clinical nutrition, nutritional biochemistry, and medical nutrition therapy. He has completed the specialty requirements in clinical nutrition and medical nutrition therapy needed to sit for the American Clinical Board of Nutrition Diplomate examination, which he expects to take in September 2026.

Dr. Rizzo leads sports injury care, functional medicine, hormone optimization, and metabolic care at Alpha Care. His approach begins with listening closely, understanding what has already been tried, and connecting symptoms, examination findings, laboratory patterns, body systems, and patient goals into a complete clinical picture.

Dr. Rizzo is the published author of “Integrative Micronutrient and Herbal Adaptogen Support in Men Undergoing Testosterone Replacement Therapy: A Mechanistic and Clinical Narrative Review,” published in the peer-reviewed journal Nutritional Perspectives (2026;49(3):9–21).

A former high-level competitive powerlifter, Dr. Rizzo broke multiple national and state records, briefly holding the USPA American Record in both the squat and the bench press. He understands the importance of proper rehabilitation for injury recovery, prevention, and performance, and is now focused on delivering world-class care and better approaches to health care for generations to come. He continues to train, and has picked up Brazilian jiu-jitsu and boxing.

Kiz is a licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Midwife who holds a Master of Science in Nursing and bachelor’s degrees in both Chemistry and Biochemistry. She provides prescription management at Alpha Care and brings focused experience in hormone care across every stage of life.

That combination of midwifery and biochemistry is especially valuable in hormone care, where symptoms, laboratory findings, physiology, and treatment response all need to be understood together. She is also the owner of Sage Wellness and Sage Hydration.

Kiz collaborates closely with Dr. Rizzo on hormone and metabolic cases. She sees Alpha Care patients by internal referral, helping keep evaluation, treatment planning, prescription management, and follow-up connected within one integrative team.

Laura is a licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 26 years in healthcare. She began her career in the U.S. military and continues to serve.

She provides neuromodulator treatments (Botox®), dermal fillers, and skin rejuvenation at our Crestview office on select weekends each month. Aesthetic appointments are booked directly with her rather than through the main clinic schedule.

Heather holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Management and is a Licensed Practical Nurse with more than 20 years in healthcare, including extensive experience working with military members and their families.

As clinic manager she handles records, scheduling, and intakes, and she still performs practical nursing duties day to day — from vitals to injection training. She keeps the clinic running smoothly and efficiently, and she is usually the first person you speak with when you call or walk in. If you are not sure which appointment type you need, she is the person to ask.