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Reiki Master Teacher & Graduate Certified Holistic Health Coach
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Blanca Roza Ortiz, GCHHC
Graduate Certified Holistic Health Coach
& Reiki Master
"Natural healing is about taking control of your life and being responsible for everything that goes in and out of your body, mind, and spirit.
- Richard Schulze
A quick read about me
Get the baster! The turkey baster!!
No it wasn't Thanksgiving. It was just days after I arrived home from a hospital in the Bronx and given a bottle of formula with milk. There I was a newborn baby turned blue and being cleverly resuscitated with a turkey baster by my dad.
Thus began my rough relationship with food and finding out I was lactose intolerant. Over the years, though, that sensitive stomach turned into gut-wrenching, knife-jabbing pain that had me curled up crying after countless meals. I went from having to take medicine everyday for hypothyroidism to being diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome/Disorder (IBS/IBD), all without any real recommendations from doctors on how to improve my health and not have to take medicine the rest of my life.
Fast forward and not only have I been medication-free, but I can confidently eat without ever getting jabs to my stomach. I've gone from almost effortlessly losing over 20 lbs and looking & feeling younger than ever to having an incredibly healthy and practically symptom-free pregnancy. All the while, naturally empowering others with irritable bowel disorders, anxiety, infertility, food and energy sensitivities, and much more.
With a strong intuitive sense and a knack for science, I educate on simple, effective tools and changes you can make daily to sustainably live a healthier, better balanced life.
No it wasn't Thanksgiving. It was just days after I arrived home from a hospital in the Bronx and given a bottle of formula with milk. There I was a newborn baby turned blue and being cleverly resuscitated with a turkey baster by my dad.
Thus began my rough relationship with food and finding out I was lactose intolerant. Over the years, though, that sensitive stomach turned into gut-wrenching, knife-jabbing pain that had me curled up crying after countless meals. I went from having to take medicine everyday for hypothyroidism to being diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome/Disorder (IBS/IBD), all without any real recommendations from doctors on how to improve my health and not have to take medicine the rest of my life.
Fast forward and not only have I been medication-free, but I can confidently eat without ever getting jabs to my stomach. I've gone from almost effortlessly losing over 20 lbs and looking & feeling younger than ever to having an incredibly healthy and practically symptom-free pregnancy. All the while, naturally empowering others with irritable bowel disorders, anxiety, infertility, food and energy sensitivities, and much more.
With a strong intuitive sense and a knack for science, I educate on simple, effective tools and changes you can make daily to sustainably live a healthier, better balanced life.
Blanca - in more detail...
Never a dull day since birth. My
life started with a bang when I was born during an intense snow storm in Bronx,
New York. Shortly after going home in my mother's arms, I had my first
throw-down with the "food" of today when bottle-fed formula and milk
- not being able to breathe, I turned into a blue, smurf baby! Fortunately, my
father resuscitated me with a turkey baster in time.
Needless to say I was born lactose intolerant, which never really bothered me. Though it did keep me away from eating almost anything dairy growing up, I could not resist enjoying our best local NY pizza and Carvel ice cream sundaes any chance I could get. An upset stomach was no stranger to me anyways. Any time I stressed out my best friend was the bathroom.
It wasn't until I decided to eat two slices of Tres Leches cake made by fellow UNC-Charlotte undergrad students in one of my favorite Spanish classes that my life almost came to a bittersweet end, yet again. What started as a minor allergic reaction quickly turned into a nightmare landing me in an emergency room with different doctors quizzically running in and out. My body broke out in hives, my lips and face were swelling faster than the skin could keep up with, my tongue was so big I could barely move it, and my throat tightened up to the point it was almost impossible to take a breath from a tiny hole the size of a straw between my lips. Many (temporary) medications and no official diagnoses later, I return to my everyday.
I never questioned the quality of my health, though. I was always athletic - whether playing one of many team sports I loved like softball, running solo or working out at the gym before commuting to work. Never really ate fast food, avoided fried food, and was always that girl on campus or in the work lunch room heating up home-cooked food. Health took on a whole new meaning after entering the corporate marketing world...
Needless to say I was born lactose intolerant, which never really bothered me. Though it did keep me away from eating almost anything dairy growing up, I could not resist enjoying our best local NY pizza and Carvel ice cream sundaes any chance I could get. An upset stomach was no stranger to me anyways. Any time I stressed out my best friend was the bathroom.
It wasn't until I decided to eat two slices of Tres Leches cake made by fellow UNC-Charlotte undergrad students in one of my favorite Spanish classes that my life almost came to a bittersweet end, yet again. What started as a minor allergic reaction quickly turned into a nightmare landing me in an emergency room with different doctors quizzically running in and out. My body broke out in hives, my lips and face were swelling faster than the skin could keep up with, my tongue was so big I could barely move it, and my throat tightened up to the point it was almost impossible to take a breath from a tiny hole the size of a straw between my lips. Many (temporary) medications and no official diagnoses later, I return to my everyday.
I never questioned the quality of my health, though. I was always athletic - whether playing one of many team sports I loved like softball, running solo or working out at the gym before commuting to work. Never really ate fast food, avoided fried food, and was always that girl on campus or in the work lunch room heating up home-cooked food. Health took on a whole new meaning after entering the corporate marketing world...
Going Natural in a Nutshell
Though I appreciated finding full-time jobs in marketing after getting my B.S.B.A. in Marketing and B.A. in Spanish at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2010, this was definitely not the field for me and really wasn't something I could see myself doing for another 3 years. Before I could make the transition between fields, though, things started to shift in my life - I got diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), partnered with the #1 natural nutrition company in the U.S. - Shaklee, began my Masters of Science in Holistic Nutrition at American College of Healthcare Sciences**, created Blooming Balance Blog, broke a bone in my left foot, and was freed from my marketing position (all within a year). Throughout it all my drive to do what felt right and best in a holistic manner became more a part of me, I began dedicating weekly time to yoga, daily time to breathwork, practicing meditation and affirmations, and learning from other holistic practitioners in the area.
Food and nutrition was the gateway for restoring real health within my body. Once I figured out how blinded we have been by the food system and so-called "foods" we eat, it was like having a blind fold taken off that I never even knew was there in the first place. At first, this was frustrating and I couldn't get enough information out of articles, documentaries, books, videos and anything I could get my hands on. Then my health journey took a detour that actually put me on the most purposeful life path of Spiritual Healing, and bringing love and light to others through Reiki!
Food and nutrition was the gateway for restoring real health within my body. Once I figured out how blinded we have been by the food system and so-called "foods" we eat, it was like having a blind fold taken off that I never even knew was there in the first place. At first, this was frustrating and I couldn't get enough information out of articles, documentaries, books, videos and anything I could get my hands on. Then my health journey took a detour that actually put me on the most purposeful life path of Spiritual Healing, and bringing love and light to others through Reiki!
My Personal Health Transformation
2009 - High cholesterol, hypothyroidism, eczema, allergies, horribly painful food sensitivity, bad cramps, frequent infections and colds
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2010 - Thin hair, lots of inflammation and allergies, heaviest weight ever, and soon Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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2016 - No longer dealing with symptoms of hypothyroidism or allergies, thicker hair, longer eyelashes, more energy and focus...
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2016 - ...eliminate IBS symptoms, lost weight, maintain muscle, look younger now than 5 years ago
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Since beginning my personal holistic lifestyle changes in 2012 to present, I have experienced the priceless transformations in:
• Weight loss: 140+ lbs to less than 120 lbs
• Medications: 3 - 5/day to ZERO
• Feeling: Mentally fogged, uncomfortable, drained, and frustrated to mentally focused, healthy & fit, energized and looking younger than ever
It all started with seeing through the toxins (lies) with high-quality, clean nutrition (truth) and integrating what I learn in my own way by building upon latest research, articles and studies, graduate level education, personal and client experiences. Technically, that means it began with removing certain foods to transition to a cleaner diet, swap in high-quality Shaklee supplements, minimize meat consumption, start drinking energizing protein smoothies then move to juices (w/fruits, vegetables & protein powder) daily to having an all organic, non-GMO vegetarian/vegan diet.
• Weight loss: 140+ lbs to less than 120 lbs
• Medications: 3 - 5/day to ZERO
• Feeling: Mentally fogged, uncomfortable, drained, and frustrated to mentally focused, healthy & fit, energized and looking younger than ever
It all started with seeing through the toxins (lies) with high-quality, clean nutrition (truth) and integrating what I learn in my own way by building upon latest research, articles and studies, graduate level education, personal and client experiences. Technically, that means it began with removing certain foods to transition to a cleaner diet, swap in high-quality Shaklee supplements, minimize meat consumption, start drinking energizing protein smoothies then move to juices (w/fruits, vegetables & protein powder) daily to having an all organic, non-GMO vegetarian/vegan diet.
Practically Symptom-Free Pregnancy & Healthy Family
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Credentials to Date
As I continue to pursue the Master's degree in Holistic Nutrition (expected completion 2019), I am proud to be able to be backed by the following credentials:
• MS (expected 2025): Holistic Nutrition from American College of Healthcare Science (ACHS)
• Graduate Certificate: Wellness Coaching from ACHS
• Certification: Usui Reiki Master Teacher
• Certification: Esoteric Numerology
• BSBA: Marketing from UNCC
• BA: Spanish from UNCC
• MS (expected 2025): Holistic Nutrition from American College of Healthcare Science (ACHS)
• Graduate Certificate: Wellness Coaching from ACHS
• Certification: Usui Reiki Master Teacher
• Certification: Esoteric Numerology
• BSBA: Marketing from UNCC
• BA: Spanish from UNCC
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Coaching with a Conscience
Wouldn't you like to feel and look younger, fresher and feel a million times better than you ever thought even possible?! No matter where you are in your life or how sick you feel, it can be a lot better when you reclaim responsibility of your health naturally! My role is to give you the effective tools, simple steps, non-judgmental support, and quality time to restore your confidence in making healthy choices - for life - with heart and soul. To rebuild immunity, restore energy, and reduce excess weight and toxins in a natural way! And a healthy way not just for ourselves, but our families, animal friends & planet, too.
Needless to say, I believe strongly in doing our best to live a balanced life by leading with love. Only by truly loving and taking care of ourselves are we able to fully & unconditionally express our love to others and live our life with passion and purpose. Blooming Balance offers programs, packages, sessions, workshops, webinars and more to guide you to be your most well-balanced self - inside and out - through Holistic Nutrition & Wellness Coaching; and Reiki Energy Healing.
Needless to say, I believe strongly in doing our best to live a balanced life by leading with love. Only by truly loving and taking care of ourselves are we able to fully & unconditionally express our love to others and live our life with passion and purpose. Blooming Balance offers programs, packages, sessions, workshops, webinars and more to guide you to be your most well-balanced self - inside and out - through Holistic Nutrition & Wellness Coaching; and Reiki Energy Healing.
"...the dynamic field of Energy Medicine, a form of healing that works with the subtle energy fields of the body to restore balance, holistically support health and well-being, and encourage healing.."
- Energy Magazine
**American College of Healthcare Sciences is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council, which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency and a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. For more information about the DETC and our accreditation, please visit ACHS.edu.
About the Importance of Accreditation
Accreditation is a stringent process of quality control completed by an independent and government-recognized accrediting body. Legitimate accrediting bodies are recognized by either the U.S.Department of Education (USDOE), or the Council for Higher Education, or both. (A link to the list of USDOE Accrediting Bodies is available at ACHS.edu.) These are the only USDOE recognized accrediting bodies in the USA. Using credentials issued by a school that is not accredited by an agency recognized by the USDOE may cause professional and even legal problems. Please check accreditation carefully.
About the Importance of Accreditation
Accreditation is a stringent process of quality control completed by an independent and government-recognized accrediting body. Legitimate accrediting bodies are recognized by either the U.S.Department of Education (USDOE), or the Council for Higher Education, or both. (A link to the list of USDOE Accrediting Bodies is available at ACHS.edu.) These are the only USDOE recognized accrediting bodies in the USA. Using credentials issued by a school that is not accredited by an agency recognized by the USDOE may cause professional and even legal problems. Please check accreditation carefully.
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