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 academia settings, including her current position as Professor at Russell Sage College and SUNY Oneonta.
In addition to dietetics, Dr. DeLorenzo is a 200 hour trained yoga teacher holds a 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.