Theresa De Lorenzo

Member since August 29, 2024

Dietician

10 - 20 Years

Dr. DeLorenzo has been a Registered Dietitian (RD) since 2001. She received her Bachelor in Science in Food Science and Dietetics from the University of Rhode Island and her Master of Science and Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She has worked in a variety of settings including in the clinical setting in the neonatal intensive care unit, the outpatient pediatric setting, and academia including her current position as Program Director at Logan University as Director of Master of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance and the Master of Science in Applied Nutrition and Dietetics.

In addition to dietetics, Dr. DeLorenzo is a 200 hour trained yoga teacher and is currently obtaining her certification in yoga therapy with an emphasis on improving body image. She teaches online yin yoga and power yoga and provides yoga therapy for clients with anxiety, body dysmorphia, and pain.

As owner and founder of Nutrition for Optimal Performance, Dr. DeLorenzo works with athletes to help them to make sure they are eating the correct proportion of macro and micro-nutrients to perform their best. She also helps athletes come up with a race day nutrition and hydration plan to feel and race as good as possible. Looking to lose or gain weight or improve your gastrointestinal health? Dr. DeLorenzo can help with this as well. Dr. DeLorenzo is a former gymnast and diver and currently spends her spare time running and training for the next marathon while also staying flexible with her own yoga practice. While not working or exercising, you will find Dr. DeLorenzo cooking or creating a new recipe.

Dr. DeLorenzo speaks at local, national, and international conferences on how to help people find their own healthy by speaking about her story and the dangers of restriction.