My name is Alan Dalla Rosa, and my story begins in a sun-soaked corner of the Italian Riviera, where the salt of the sea lingered in the air and the call of friendly competition was as natural as breathing. In our small town, the beach wasn’t just a backdrop—it was a playground, a classroom, and the heart of every childhood memory. I dove headlong into sports—basketball, volleyball, cross country, tennis, swimming—but, like so many Italian boys, it was soccer that truly claimed my heart. That’s where I first learned the power of movement, the joy of pushing one’s limits, and the lifelong value of caring for body and mind.

Soccer led me on extraordinary adventures, playing both amateur and semi-professional matches in Italy and Costa Rica, before the journey brought me across the ocean to Florida Atlantic University. There, the drive to understand how we move, heal, and thrive led me to a degree in Exercise Science and Wellness. Hungry for deeper knowledge, I considered many paths—Physical Therapy, chiropractic care, medicine. The calling of medicine ultimately resonated most, pulling me toward a life devoted to healing.

In 1996, with a sense of purpose and my family’s support, I returned to Costa Rica to begin medical school. Those years were filled with challenge, growth, and unshakable determination, culminating in my Medical Doctor degree in 2000. Even then, my heart tugged me back to Florida—the state that felt like a second home and the place I dreamed of practicing medicine.

But life’s path is rarely linear. After relocating to Florida, I embraced the opportunity to train as a Nurse Practitioner, earning dual degrees in nursing and expanding my ability to care for patients on every level—from Emergency Departments in South Florida to North East Florida.

Throughout more than a decade of caring for people at their most vulnerable, I was struck—time and again—by the gaps in our healthcare system. Too often, patients were offered pills for symptoms, but never truly heard; their unique stories and hopes tucked away behind charts and protocols. Preventative medicine was an afterthought. I witnessed the frustration and the heartache, and I knew there had to be more.

That’s when I began to explore new frontiers—regenerative and functional medicine—discovering evidence-backed ways to empower the body’s innate ability to heal. Here was the answer I’d been searching for: not just managing disease, but giving patients real hope and tools to reclaim their lives. Certified as a Functional Medicine Provider and Regenerative Medicine specialist, my mission became clear: see and treat each person as a whole, not a collection of symptoms.

Together with my wife Jackie, whose compassion and drive inspire me daily, we set out to build something deeply personal—a wellness center rooted in true, patient-centered care. Abbracci Wellness Center was born from this vision: to offer our community not just medicine, but understanding, possibilities, and lasting embrace.

My journey into healthcare began with a simple desire: to make a real difference in the lives of others. As a licensed practical nurse, I found myself welcomed into homes, rehabilitation centers, and eventually the halls of Cleveland Clinic Florida, caring for people whose stories, struggles, and dreams were as diverse as their diagnoses. I specialized in electrophysiology, oncology, and hematology—fields where each day revealed the strength and vulnerability of the human spirit.

But the more lives I touched, the more I felt a deeper calling to grow. Earning my Master’s of Science in Nursing—a leap of faith fueled by hope and determination—I became an emergency department nurse practitioner, meeting patients at some of their most critical and life-changing moments. Even in urgent care, while I found real meaning in helping people through acute crises, I couldn’t ignore a growing truth in my heart: treating symptoms wasn’t enough. I longed to get to the heart of what truly helps people thrive, to address health on a foundational level.

This yearning set me—and my husband—on a remarkable new path: the study of Functional Medicine. Through this transformative approach, I discovered the incredible power of personalized, holistic care that treats the whole person, not just the diagnosis. At our Wellness Center, we bring together regenerative and functional medicine, blending science and compassion to help our patients rediscover energy, beauty, and a new sense of possibility.

Each day, I am renewed by the privilege of walking alongside my patients on their healing journey—whether it’s helping someone reclaim their vitality, nurture their confidence, or simply wake up feeling better in their own skin. My mission is about more than medicine: it’s about empowering you to live your most vibrant, authentic life.

And beyond the clinic, you’ll find me pushing my own limits in krav maga, escaping into a good romance (or spooky horror) novel, or getting inspired by podcasts like Crime Junkies and The Ultimate Human.

I believe true healing starts with understanding the ‘why’ behind your health. Together, let’s uncover your unique path to lasting wellness, and unlock the very best version of you.