Cristina Ortiz

Senior Author & Contributor
A grayscale portrait of Cristina Ortiz: Menopause Guidance Senior Author & Contributor.
Cristina Ortiz: Menopause Guidance Senior Author & Contributor. MENOPAUSE GUIDANCE

Meet Cristina, a registered dietitian, and exercise physiologist from the Midwest. Cristina’s passion for writing and menopause was cultivated through her personal and professional experiences, resulting in her quickly becoming an expert in her field.

She has directly supported many women, including relatives from her large Spanish family, as they navigated the challenges of menopause. This emotional connection has ignited a passion for advocating and educating many other women.

Professional Experience & Aspirations

Cristina has spent the last five years writing professionally about menopause, contributing to many leading women’s health publications. Her work has been featured both online and offline.

Cristina’s aspiration as a menopause writer is to continue deepening her understanding by interacting with more women who are experiencing menopause. This ongoing dialogue allows her to keep her writings fresh, relevant, and deeply attuned to real-life experiences.

Style & Philosophy

Cristina’s writing style is direct and fact-based, presenting factual, easy-to-understand information that readers can trust. She is passionate about exploring the relationship challenges many women encounter during menopause.

Through her writing, Cristina aims to change the perspective on menopause from being dreaded to enjoyable.

Fun Facts

Regarding menopause tips, Cristina swears by intermittent fasting to keep the belly in check. She believes nothing else works quite like it.

Cristina is also a confessed night owl. Her most creative writing happens between midnight and 3:00 AM when the quiet and solitude allow her creativity to flow uninhibitedly.

Closing Advice

Cristina advises women to focus on their diet. “Understanding your diet and how it affects your mood and overall health can make a huge difference during menopause. So, take the time to find out what works best for you.”