About Bilingual Dietitian
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Bilingual Dietitian is a practice of Puerto Rican Sports Dietitians who help individuals and athletes elevate human performance, health, and relationship with food through nutrition.
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To be the number one resource and the gold standard in nutritional counseling for sports nutrition and disordered eating in Puerto Rico and the diaspora.
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Responsibility: We are committed to delivering personalized nutrition education that is positive and non-diet.
Compassion: We believe every person is unique. As such, we meet everyone where they happen to be in their improvement journey.
Innovation: We value innovation and the use of evidence-based education according to each individual’s goal.
Inclusiveness: We believe people are most likely to achieve change in a counseling environment where they feel safe.
Making a difference: We are committed to making a difference in future Puerto Rican nutrition professionals by providing annual opportunities for collaboration.
Authenticity: We guarantee no BS in our process, only evidence-based information and techniques with your unique needs in mind.
Leadership: We believe in demonstrating leadership as health professionals in our Puerto Rican community.
Respect: We respect and welcome all bodies and genders.
Teamwork: We value a client-provider relationship that works together as opposed to assuming an authoritative position. After all, you’re the expert regarding your own life. We’re here to guide and support you.
Meet the Team
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Tatiana Vélez-Burgos, MS, RD, CSSD, LND, CPT
Founder & Head Sports Dietitian
Areas of Focus: Sports Nutrition and Disordered Eating
Hi! I’m a Puerto Rican Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, passionate about helping individuals in sports nutrition, disordered eating, body image, and other behavioral/mental health disorders.
I’m a Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) and a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). I have over six years of experience in the field of Sports Nutrition. I carried out my Sports Nutrition training in Drexel's Center for Nutrition and Performance as a Nutrition Graduate Student where I worked with athletes in NCAA, MLS, and NHL teams. Also, I have experience working with athletes in Combat Sports from Puerto Rico National Teams during my time as a Sports Dietitian. I’m currently a Seasonal Sports Dietitian with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Others would describe my strengths as highly curious, detail-oriented, empathetic, creative, and team-driven! I aim to deliver behavioral nutrition counseling with a weight-neutral and inclusive approach, meeting the patient/client where they happen to be.
I received my B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez, then went on to pursue an M.S. in Chemistry from The Ohio State University. Later on, I received my M.S. in Human Nutrition from Drexel University and completed my Clinical Internship in the Veteran's Administration Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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Rocío A. Rivera-Ortega, MS, RD, LND, ISAK-1
Sr. Sports Dietitian
Areas of Focus: Prevention of Chronic Disease, Fitness and Sports Nutrition
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist focused on helping individuals establish a good relationship with food to achieve a healthy lifestyle and meet their nutritional, physical, and sports goals.
I am licensed to practice nationally (Puerto Rico and the U.S.) and I have an educational background in Sports Nutrition.
I completed a master’s degree of Science in Nutrition in Physical Activity and Sports at the UCAM-University of Murcia in Spain where I completed my Sports Nutrition training with athletes in the UCAM youth swimming club. Also, I have experience working with athletes in endurance sports and from the Puerto Rico National Team during my time as a Registered Dietitian at Bilingual Dietitian.
I received my bachelor’s degree of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Puerto Rico, San Juan and completed my Dietetic Internship at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System. During my master’s degree, I obtained a certificate in Advanced Sports Nutrition from Barça Innovation Hub Universitas and got certified as an anthropometrist ISAK 1 by the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry.
I am passionate about helping individuals establish a good relationship with food and exercise in a non-judgmental and safe environment. I believe in a non-diet, weight-inclusive approach to obtain long-lasting results. My goal is to help individuals reach sustainable and more realistic eating and exercise patterns.
Our Certifications
MS: Master of Science
Our master's degrees in science provide in-depth learning beyond a bachelor's degree. Tatiana’s Master’s is in Human Nutrition from Drexel University, and Rocío’s is in Nutrition in Physical Activity and Sports from the UCAM- University of Murcia in Spain.
RD: Registered Dietitian
Registered Dietitians are food and nutrition experts who have completed a minimum of a master’s degree at a US regionally accredited university or college, completed an ACEND®-accredited supervised practice program, passed a national examination administered by the Commission of Dietetic Registration, and completed continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration.
LND: Licensed Nutritionist Dietitian
Puerto Rico licenses dietitians and nutritionists under an exclusive scope of practice model. Only a licensed dietitian/nutritionist can provide nutrition care. Our qualification requirements include academic preparation, experience in the field, and ongoing examination offered by the Puerto Rico Board of Nutritionists & Dietitians.
Sports Dietitians Tatiana and Rocío (center) with 2022 nutrition interns Keniel Vega and Nancelys Rodríguez at the 2022 Convention for the College of Nutritionists and Dietitians of Puerto Rico.
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