José Ortiz, N.M.D.

Always pursuing a more robust understanding of the body's healing abilities, Dr. Ortiz's passion for whole-person medical care has benefited from lifelong interest. Having lived with a chronic illness since childhood, Dr. O has developed a deep empathy for his clients, and this passion has evolved into an accomplished career with tremendous range. He has more than 32 years of medical experience, beginning with his service in the U.S. Navy where he worked as an emergency medical technician, an x-ray technician, and a hospital corpsman, receiving training at the Naval School of Health Sciences. As a disabled veteran, he continued his studies at the prestigious National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, OR where he received his doctorate. After, he trained with some of the world's leading experts in fields, such as acupuncture, laser treatments, and mesotherapy. A caring and compassionate physician, Dr. O is known for his integrative, holistic approach to medicine that always puts the patient first — mind, body, and soul.

The following experiences have significantly contributed to Dr. O's medical approach:

• Established the Mount Olivet Community Clinic in Portland, OR
• Trained with the esteemed Rick Marinelli, N.D., president of the American Academy of Pain Management at the Acupuncture and Natural Medicine Clinic in Portland, OR
• One of 12 American physicians invited to train in France in 2005 and become a member of the Société Française de Mésothérapie, an international medical society for medical professionals practicing mesotherapy
• While in France, he trained with Dr. Jean Jacques Perrin and Dr. Christian Bonnet, world-renowned leaders in the field of mesotherapy

Dr. O is a member of the following societies:

• American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
• Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association
• American Association of Orthopaedic Medicine
• American Association of Pain Management
• Naturopathic Academy of Therapeutic Injections
• American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc.

To consistently achieve the results patients desire, Dr. O continually trains in a broad spectrum of medical techniques. His areas of expertise include:

• Mesotherapy
• Naturopathic medicine
• Aesthetic medicine
• Aesthetic laser therapy
• Applied psycho-neurobiology
• Basic and advanced neural therapy
• Myofascial trigger point injection techniques
• Advanced regenerative injection therapy (or prolotherapy)
• Dermal fillers, such as JUVÉDERM®, Restylane®, RADIESSE®, and Perlene
• BOTOX®
• Integration of holistic, alternative, and conventional research-based approaches

Additionally, Dr. O has spent a considerable amount of time working with the homeless and indigent population. One of his specialties is finding affordable solutions so that all of his patients can experience the best possible care for their unique conditions.