Lelio "Les" Marino was the visionary, founder and generous benefactor of the Marino Foundation for Integrative Medicine - the sponsor of The Marino Centers For Progressive Health. Because of his vision and generosity, the Center has grown into the region's premier provider of integrative medicine and healthcare services.

The origins of the Marino Foundation and Marino Centers for Progressive Health date back to 1993 when Mr. Marino acquired a small alternative medical practice. From this humble beginning, Mr. Marino envisioned a model of care that would integrate mind, body, and spirit, and genuinely blend traditional and complementary healing practices.

The initial center was opened in Cambridge , Massachusetts in 1993, followed by the Wellesley Center in 2001. Over the years, the Marino Foundation and Health Centers have been guided by Mr. Marino's vision and its patient care, teaching and research missions.