Specialties
- Disordered eating
- Help losing weight
- Emotional eating
- General health
- Bariatric surgery
- Weight loss medications
- Food allergies
- Heart health
- Women's health
- Weight stabilization
- Healthy aging
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Menopause
Approaches
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Weight-neutral🍽️
Elimination diet💚
Intuitive eating💛
Relationship with food
Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Aetna
- Medicare
- United Healthcare
Minimum patient age
Patient reviews
“Dr. Ortiz likes to get in-depth with the session and understand my life and how that affects my health/wellness“
June 23rd, 2024“Dr. Ortiz was very thorough with her questions, made me feel really comfortable and hopeful about my treatment“
August 11th, 2024“Dr. Ortiz really dives into the process of being aware of how the past has shaped our current processes, and if we want to change those, how we can start to with putting goals in place“
June 24th, 2024
About Valerie
Hi there! I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Health and Wellness Coach, and a soon-to-be Certified Personal Trainer. My passion for learning about health and wellness began 15 years ago, when my personal struggles led to weight gain, then subsequent weight loss. I have extensive experience in working with individuals who are looking to manage their weight, those who have had metabolic weight loss surgery as well as with individuals who are looking to change or improve their relationship with food. In addition, I am currently in the final process of obtaining an advanced nutrition certification to work with individuals who have food allergies.
Approach to care
I pride myself on my genuine interest in learning about each person I work with, with the goal of providing a unique, individualized program, tailored specifically for you. During this process, I work diligently, and compassionately with you to identify objectives and goals and work through barriers and challenges that block progress. In my eyes, there’s no greater reward than being able to be a part of someone’s journey to improved health and wellness.
Your first session with Valerie
Relationship building and open communication are fundamental to any relationship. During our first session, my goal is to provide a safe, judgement-free space for us to learn more about one another. I’d like to learn about your medical history, nutrition history, lifestyle factors and goals as well as other pertinent personal information you would like to share. I’m also happy to share anything more about my background that you are curious about.
Location
📍 Newtown, Pennsylvania
Education
• Master of Science Degree in Nutrition from Saint Elizabeth University of New Jersey • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Rutgers University of New Jersey • Certified Health and Wellness Coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition • Certified Personal Trainer - National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) in progress • Pediatric and Adult Food Allergy Training – Food Allergy Academy (FARE) in progress
Hobbies
I enjoy cooking, collecting recipes and cookbooks, being outside in nature, working out for optimal mental health, and spending time with family and friends. I would like to learn how to play golf and pickleball soon. I am the mother to two fur babies, a Shih Tzu named Bella and Tabby Cat named El Gatz.