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Functional Medicine TO HEAL, EDUCATE & EMPOWER
Personalized, holistic treatment options to optimize your thyroid health and overall well-being by integrating functional and conventional care.
Welcome to THE Valdes Institute
Unlock Your True Potential
Chronic illness doesn't have to define your life; there is a way forward. At The Valdes Institute, we go beyond managing symptoms to identify and address the true root causes of your condition through advanced Functional and Integrative Medicine. Whether you're dealing with thyroid disorders, autoimmune disease, hormonal imbalances, metabolic dysfunction, or complex chronic conditions like mold illness and Lyme disease, we build every treatment plan around advanced laboratory testing, precision nutrition, and evidence-informed therapeutics tailored specifically to you.
Our Advanced Treatment Approaches
- Thyroid Disorders & Hashimoto's Disease
- Autoimmune Disease Management
- Hormone Optimization & Bio-Identical HRT
- Metabolic Health, Insulin Resistance & Type 2 Diabetes Reversal
- Mold Illness (CIRS) & Lyme Disease
- Gastrointestinal Health (SIBO & Leaky Gut)
- Brain Health, Longevity & Weight Optimization
- Peptide Therapy & Personalized Preventive Medicine
Our Services
Hypothyroidism
Diagnosis and treatment for an underactive thyroid using personalized hormone therapy to relieve fatigue, weight gain, and related symptoms.
Low Thyroid Function Treatment
Advanced functional testing and treatment for patients with low thyroid symptoms despite "normal" lab results.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Bio-identical hormone therapy to restore balance and improve energy, mood, and libido.
Mold Related Illness Treatment
Evidence-based diagnosis and treatment for mold- and biotoxin-related chronic inflammatory illness.
Done-With-You Hashimoto Reversal
A guided program to identify and address the root causes of Hashimoto's thyroiditis and work toward reversing this autoimmune condition.
Molecular Hydrogen + Neurofeedback
A combined therapy using molecular hydrogen and neurofeedback to reduce inflammation and sharpen mental clarity.
CGM Blood Sugar Sensor
Continuous glucose monitoring paired with expert coaching to improve metabolism and blood sugar control.
Autoimmune Foundational Rx
A root-cause protocol designed to calm the immune system and support long-term autoimmune health.
Meet Dr. Ruben Valdes
Dr. Ruben Valdes DC founded The Thyroid Place to create a clinical home for women dealing with low thyroid and finding no relief through conventional care. Driven by a deep personal understanding of the devastation that thyroid disorders can cause in individuals and families, Dr. Valdes dedicated himself to uncovering root causes rather than simply managing symptoms. That mission has since evolved into The Valdes Institute, where we now deliver advanced Functional and Integrative Medicine to address a broad range of chronic illnesses, bringing the same passion and precision to every patient we serve.
Realize Your Best Health
- Discover the causes of why you are feeling the way you feel.
- Receive a treatment plan fully customized to you and your test results.
- Succeed with Consistent clinical guidance and lifestyle coaching support to ensure a successful journey.
- Finally, feel like yourself again.
Read Our Book: The Thyroid Hack
The secrets, solutions and shortcuts to feeling like yourself again. This book provides a new direction to the people struggling with low thyroid disorder. If you are experiencing the symptoms of thyroid, this book by Dr. Ruben is your holy grail. Get your copy now!
Check out what clients say
“The Valdes Institute is an answer to prayer. I have struggled with a history of thyroid cancer, Hashimotos, and all the symptoms…”
Rosa
“Dr. Valdes is a phenomenal medical provider. He is extremely knowledgeable, caring, considerate, and most importantly,…”
Anita McDonald
“I have found Dr. Valdes to be a very committed medical professional. He is a very knowledgeable individual…”
Debbie Hall
Our Location
1555 Howell Branch Rd, Suite A-1
Winter Park, FL 32789
Hours of Operation
Mon-Thurs: 9AM - 5:30PM
Fri: 9AM - 2PM
Sat-Sun: Closed
