Mike Motta
- Old People Rock
- May 7
- 1 min read
In 1986, Mike founded Plus One Health Management, an organization dedicated to helping people achieve optimal health through a customized wellness foundation that includes exercise science, orthopedic medicine, physical therapy, massage therapy, and nutrition. He is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and has served on the Dean’s Advisory Board at the University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health. In 2021, he co-authored The Practitioner’s Guide to Lifestyle Medicine and is currently working on another book, The Patient’s Guide to Lifestyle Medicine.
A 22-year veteran volunteer firefighter, Mike has long made volunteer service an important part of his personal mission. After losing both his business and home on 9/11, he volunteered with the American Red Cross at Ground Zero and later served as a tour guide for visitors to the 9/11 Museum at the World Trade Center site. As a certified motor-pump operator, he drives fire engines and rescue trucks and helps supply water to firefighters working inside burning buildings.
Mike continues to live his life in service of others. A great example for all of us.
Consider this a shout out to community volunteers. The majority of firefighters in the U.S. are still volunteers, with a declining trend in volunteers (dropping 25% since 1984). Many volunteers are over 50, with some rural areas relying almost exclusively on seniors. Mike really shows that staying vital is just as much about giving back as it is about physical health! Thank you for your service!