Aligned Modern Health Appoints Virginia Materese as CEO

GREENWICH, Conn. & CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aligned Modern Health, the Midwest’s largest integrative medicine group, today announced the appointment, effective immediately, of Virginia Materese as Chief Executive Officer.

Ms. Materese has more than 15 years of senior executive experience managing and growing healthcare organizations. Prior to joining Aligned Modern Health, she was Chief of Ambulatory & Ancillary Operations of Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (“HopCo”), the largest value-based orthopedic care organization in the country, where she managed a team of 1,200 people, overseeing a national network of 32 orthopedic, neurosurgery, physical therapy clinics, and spine and imaging centers.

“Virginia’s background successfully driving results in healthcare makes her an ideal fit to lead Aligned Modern Health through its next phase of growth,” said Bill Fiely, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer. “She has exactly the kind of operational and strategic development experience that we’re looking for.”

“The model that Aligned Modern Health developed is extraordinary, with the highest caliber of care,” Ms. Materese said. “This is an incredible opportunity to grow and bring this new integrative care platform to patients who can greatly benefit from its effective treatments.”

Prior to HopCo, Ms. Materese served as Chief Executive Officer of multi-state premier diagnostic provider Great Lakes Medical Imaging; Director of Operations, DENT Neurologic Institute, Buffalo, NY; and Global Vice President Operations/Mergers and Acquisitions, Natus Systems, a Division of Buffalo-based Natus Medical.

“With Virginia on board, and our long-term relationship with the Aligned Modern Health team, the company has a solid foundation to successfully execute its growth blueprint,” commented Bret Bowerman, Co-Founder and Partner at Harbour Point Capital, a healthcare services focused private equity firm. “As individuals increasingly look toward natural, integrative approaches to health care, Aligned Modern Health is well positioned to meet that demand, both locally and in promising new markets.”

Aligned Modern Health currently operates 18 clinics in and around Chicago, staffed by more than 100 highly trained, experienced, and licensed practitioners. The company is a forward-looking integrated medical group providing evidence-based solutions to such health challenges as musculoskeletal pain, anxiety, gastrointestinal distress, metabolic disorders and infertility. Among its clinical offerings are Chiropractic Physical Medicine, Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, Clinical Nutrition, and Functional Medicine.

About Aligned Modern Health (www.alignedmodernhealth.com)

Aligned Modern Health is Chicagoland’s top rated integrative care destination delivering multiple specialties and treatment options under one roof to help empower patients to live their best life. Aligned Modern Health offers the highest standard of patient centered, evidenced-based care at 18 locations in the Chicago area staffed by over 100 doctors and wellness experts. The range of treatments include Chiropractic Physical Medicine, Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, Functional Medicine and Clinical Nutrition.

About Harbour Point Capital

Harbour Point Capital is a private equity investment firm that partners with the founders and executives of innovative, high-growth healthcare services companies. Harbour Point Capital invests in companies that deliver value to the healthcare system by improving access and enabling the provision of higher quality care at lower cost. For more information, please visit www.harbourpointcapital.com