Meet Dr. Valerie Hertzog: Your Partner in Lifestyle and Longevity Medicine at LifespanMD
At LifespanMD, we believe longevity isn’t just about adding years to your life - it’s about adding life to your years. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Dr. Valerie Hertzog, a dedicated family physician with a passion for helping individuals not just live longer, but live better.
Dr. Hertzog blends cutting-edge clinical knowledge with a compassionate, whole-person approach. She is committed to empowering people to take control of their long-term health at every stage of life.
A Strong Foundation in Evidence-Based Care
Dr. Hertzog completed her medical training at the University of Toronto and the University of Ottawa. She is also certified by the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine (ABLM), which recognizes physicians trained in lifestyle interventions to treat and prevent chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.
Lifestyle medicine focuses on evidence-based changes in nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and social connections to improve health. Dr. Hertzog applies these six pillars to help patients prevent and even reverse chronic health issues. With additional training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and nutrition, she goes beyond treating symptoms, addressing the underlying factors that drive chronic disease and premature aging.
Proactive, Personalized Care
What sets Dr. Hertzog apart is her commitment to proactive care. She partners with each patient, listens to their goals, identifies risk factors early, and creates personalized strategies that promote long-term wellness.
Her interest in longevity and sustainable health was deeply influenced by her own health journey during medical training, an experience that opened her eyes to how easily burnout, poor lifestyle habits, and stress can undermine well-being, even in healthcare providers. This lived experience fuels her empathy and her mission to help others find balance, energy, and fulfillment.
A Real-Life Perspective on Health & Balance
As a mother of three and wellness coach, Dr. Hertzog understands the complexities of balancing work, family, and self-care. She offers a practical, real-world perspective grounded in both science and life experience.
When she’s not seeing patients, you’ll often find Dr. Hertzog outdoors, at the park with her kids, or experimenting in the kitchen with healthy recipes. She knows how vital it is to have the energy to keep up with life, and that’s why she’s passionate about helping her patients do the same.
Whether she’s helping a patient improve sleep quality, manage stress, reduce inflammation, decrease the risk of disease, or support cognitive health, Dr. Hertzog’s approach is always individualized, supportive, and rooted in the latest medical evidence.
Helping You Thrive Today and Tomorrow
At LifespanMD in Ottawa, we are proud to have Dr. Valerie Hertzog on our team. Her focus on optimizing healthspan, the years of life spent in good health, aligns perfectly with our mission of proactive, client-centered care.
Dr. Hertzog is passionate about helping you achieve lasting vitality. If you’re ready to take control of your health and start feeling your best, she’s here to guide you every step of the way.
