Specialties We Treat

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, a distorted body image, and extreme efforts to maintain a low body weight through restrictive eating, excessive exercise, and/or other behaviors like purging. Individuals with anorexia often perceive themselves in a distorted way despite being significantly underweight, leading to severe physical and psychological consequences. It commonly affects adolescents and young adults, particularly females, though it can occur within any age group, gender or ethnicity. Symptoms include drastic weight loss, preoccupation with food, calories, or body shape, and physical signs like fatigue, hair loss, or amenorrhea (loss of menstrual periods). Treatment typically involves medical, nutritional, and psychological interventions. nervosa (AN) is one eating disorder that the dietitians at Healing Nutrition Therapy  have experience and expertise working with. Like all mental health struggles, it can feel overwhelming to find support. Just know that you are not alone in your struggle with AN and our expert team of dietitians are here to help.

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating—consuming large amounts of food in a short period with a sense of loss of control—followed by compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, fasting, or misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or other medications. Individuals with bulimia often have a distorted body image and an intense fear of gaining weight, though they may maintain a normal or abnormall weight. Symptoms include preoccupation with food and body shape, secretive eating, and physical signs like sore throat, dental erosion, or electrolyte imbalances. It commonly affects adolescents and young adults, particularly females, but can occur in anyone. Treatment typically involves psychological therapy, nutritional counseling, and medical management. If  you suspect you or a loved one is struggling with Bulimia Nervosa (BN), Healing Nutrition Therapy is here to help. You might be wondering how to begin this recovery journey. It’s possible, you haven’t yet opened up about your struggle with food or perhaps you are looking to add a dietitian to your treatment team. Healing Nutrition Therapy is a team of expert eating disorder dietitians. We provide high quality eating disorder treatment for all eating disorders. We help support clients to build a secure and comfortable relationship with food and body. 

Binge eating disorder (BED) is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large amounts of food in a short period, accompanied by a sense of loss of control, without regular use of compensatory behaviors like purging or excessive exercise. Individuals with BED often eat rapidly, eat when not hungry, or eat until uncomfortably full, and may experience feelings of guilt, shame, or distress afterward. Unlike bulimia nervosa, BED does not involve routine purging or other weight-control measures. It can lead to multiple health issues both physical and emotional. BED affects people of all ages and genders, though it often emerges in adolescence or early adulthood. Treatment standardly includes psychological therapy, nutritional counseling, and sometimes medication.

Binge eating disorder or BED is the most common eating disorder. Like all mental health struggles, it can feel overwhelming to find support. There is often shame associated with BED, which makes it all the more difficult to ask for help. Healing Nutrition Therapy supports clients who are struggling with binge eating disorder through nutrition therapy and counseling. Our highly skilled dietitians understand the nuances associated with binge eating disorder treatment and can provide compassionate care and gentle guidance toward recovery.

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder characterized by a persistent avoidance or restriction of food intake, leading to significant weight loss, nutritional deficiencies, or impaired physical or psychosocial functioning. Unlike anorexia nervosa, ARFID is not driven by body image concerns or fear of weight gain. Instead, it may stem from sensory sensitivities (e.g., aversion to certain textures, smells, or tastes), fear of adverse consequences (e.g., choking or vomiting), or a lack of interest in eating. Common in children but also affecting adults, ARFID can result in dependence on supplements or tube feeding, growth delays, or social isolation. Symptoms include limited food variety, avoidance of entire food groups, and anxiety around eating. Treatment often involves behavioral therapy, nutritional support, and addressing underlying sensory or psychological issues.If any of these questions resonate with you, it’s possible that you or a loved one is struggling with ARFID. Through a compassionate, patient and highly trained approach, we at Healing Nutrition Therapy can guide you or your loved one, through the process of slowly expanding on your preferred foods through a variety of treatment methods.

Orthorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by an obsessive focus on eating foods perceived as "healthy" or "pure," leading to restrictive eating patterns that can harm physical, psychological, or social well-being. Unlike other eating disorders, the primary concern is not weight loss or body image but an extreme preoccupation with food quality, nutritional content, or rigid dietary rules. Individuals with orthorexia may avoid entire food groups, meticulously plan meals, or feel intense guilt or anxiety when deviating from their self-imposed dietary standards. This can result in malnutrition, social isolation, or emotional distress. Orthorexia is not formally recognized in the DSM-5 but is increasingly acknowledged in clinical settings. It can affect people of any age or gender. Treatment typically involves psychological therapy, nutritional counseling, and addressing compulsive behaviors. Orthorexia is an obsession with healthy or clean eating. What makes orthorexia especially tricky is that we live in a society that is obsessed with “healthy eating.” We are constantly bombarded with messages of cutting calories, eating more of certain foods, eating less of certain foods and watching out for different ingredients. Plus, people in our culture are praised for eating “healthy.” Because of this, orthorexia can often go undiagnosed. It’s important to note that food should not take up too much of your time or energy. If you find that your relationship with food is distracting you from being present with family members and friends, causing anxiety, or preventing you from living life according to your values, it might be time to seek support. If you or a loved one is struggling, reach out to our highly skilled clinicians  here at Healing Nutrition Therapy who can support you on your recovery journey.