About Fuel Labs
Meet the team and learn more about our mission and vision.
Tatiana Vélez-Burgos,
MS, RD, CSSD, LND
Fuel Labs Founder & Head Sports Dietitian
Areas of Focus
Combat and team sports nutrition
Youth athlete sports nutrition
Nutrition for disordered eating
About Tatiana
Hi! I’m a sports dietitian specializing in combat sports nutrition, youth athlete sports nutrition, and disordered eating. My passion lies in helping athletes optimize their performance and achieve their goals through tailored nutritional strategies. As a Spanish-speaking sports dietitian, I bridge cultural gaps to provide effective and relatable guidance.
With over six years of clinical sports and performance nutrition experience, I am also a Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). I currently work with several Puerto Rico National Combat Sports Teams such as Tae Kwon Do and Judo. I have also worked extensively with other weight-category sports to help athletes make weight in professional boxing, taekwondo, MMA, and jiu-jitsu.
Moreover, I’m currently serving as a sports dietitian for the Tampa Bay Rays Minor League Baseball Organization.
My expertise also includes counseling athletes with disordered eating and supporting the nutritional needs of youth athletes.
I received sports nutrition training at Drexel's Center for Nutrition and Performance, working with NCAA Division 1, MLS, and NHL teams as a Nutrition Graduate Student.
I earned my B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez, followed by an M.S. in Chemistry from The Ohio State University. Later, I obtained an M.S. in Human Nutrition from Drexel University and completed my Clinical Dietetics Internship at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Rocío A. Rivera-Ortega,
MS, RD, LND, ISAK-1
Senior Sports Dietitian
Areas of Focus
Sports nutrition for endurance athletes, female athletes, and water sports
Nutrition for team sports
Nutrition for disordered eating
About Rocío
Hola! I am a sports dietitian specializing in endurance sports, water sports, team sports, female athletes, and disordered eating. I am passionate about helping athletes elevate their performance and meet their goals through a positive relationship with food and exercise. As a Latino dietitian, I offer culturally relevant guidance to help athletes thrive.
With a strong educational background in sports nutrition and over three years of experience in clinical and performance nutrition, I have extensive expertise working with cyclists, triathletes, and runners, including several athletes from Puerto Rico National Teams, helping them fuel adequately to enhance their performance.
My experience also extends to working with teenage athlete and female athlete nutrition, as well as other individual sports such as golf and professional dance.
I hold a Master’s degree in Nutrition in Physical Activity and Sports from UCAM - University of Murcia in Spain, where I completed my sports nutrition training with athletes of the UCAM youth swimming team. I obtained a certificate in Advanced Sports Nutrition from Barça Innovation Hub Universitas. I’m also certified as an ISAK 1 anthropometrist by the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry.
I earned my B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, and completed my Dietetic Internship at the Veterans Administration Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Our Mission
Fuel Labs is a sports nutrition practice helping athletes, high-performance individuals, and teams elevate human performance, health, and relationship with food through nutrition.
Our Vision
We are the leading sports nutrition practice in Puerto Rico and Latin America, recognized for our expertise and proven results. As Spanish-speaking sports dietitians, we aim to empower our clients with the knowledge and tools necessary to enhance their performance and overall well-being.
Our Values
At Fuel Labs, our team of sports dietitians is comprised of certified sports nutrition specialists with extensive experience in youth, collegiate, professional and recreational sports, including NCAA, MLS, NHL, contact and combat sports, running, endurance athletes and various disciplines of the Puerto Rican national teams. We are dedicated to helping athletes achieve their best performance through personalized, science-based nutrition plans. Whether you are an elite athlete or a recreational sports enthusiast, our personalized approach will help you achieve your goals.
We specialize in creating personalized nutrition plans tailored to the unique needs of athletes. As a team of sports dietitians and sports nutrition specialists, we understand that each athlete requires a specific approach to optimize their performance, improve their recovery and achieve their goals. Our services are available online, making it easy for athletes everywhere, including Puerto Rico and Florida, to access expert guidance.
Our athlete nutrition program is designed to improve the performance of competitive and recreational athletes seeking sport-specific advice with close monitoring from a sports nutrition specialist.
Innovation
Based on real science, no tricks.
Transparency & Trust
Communication and honesty about the process, so you never have doubts and have clear expectations.
Collaborative Teamwork
Like with sports, this is a team effort. You are the expert in your life and we are your guide in your goals.
Improve your sports performance with our help!
Have you felt like you've tried everything in the past, but it hasn't worked? We can help you! Fuel Labs offers online nutritional coaching individualized to you to support long-term results. Our nutrition programs are designed to offer you ongoing support.