At Free State Nutrition, we understand that every journey to health is unique. Our Registered Dietitian specializes in supporting individuals with eating disorders through personalized, compassionate care. Whether you're navigating recovery from anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, or orthorexia, we are here to guide you every step of the way.
Our Services
- Personalized Meal Planning: Tailored meal plans that respect your preferences and nutritional needs, promoting a healthy relationship with food.
- Nutritional Education: Learn about balanced eating, intuitive eating, and the principles of nutrition that support your recovery.
- Behavioral Strategies: Practical tools to manage triggers and develop positive eating behaviors for continued recovery.
Our Services (continued)
- Emotional Support: We provide a safe space to discuss challenges, fears, and victories, fostering a supportive environment crucial to your healing.
- Body Image Work: Incorporating cognitive-behavioral techniques, such as cognitive restructuring and mindfulness, can help individuals challenge and change negative thought patterns related to body image and self-esteem.
- Collaborative Care: Coordination with therapists and medical professionals to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Why Choose Us?
- Expertise: Our Registered Dietitian specializes in eating disorders, bringing extensive knowledge and experience to your care.
- Compassion: We approach each client with empathy and understanding, recognizing the complexities of eating disorders and providing validation along the way. We treat each client as an individual, providing our clients with the specific help they need to get better rather than a cookie-cutter approach to care.
- Holistic Approach: We address nutrition as part of a holistic treatment plan, focusing on your overall well-being.
How Free State Nutrition Can Help:
Dietitians specializing in eating disorders can provide crucial support by developing personalized meal plans that promote balanced nutrition and support recovery. We also offer nutritional education, teach healthy eating habits, and address the psychological aspects of food and eating.
What is intuitive eating, and how does it relate to eating disorder recovery? Intuitive eating is an approach that encourages individuals to listen to their body's hunger and fullness cues, rather than following strict diets or food rules. It promotes a healthy relationship with food and can sometimes be a valuable tool in eating disorder recovery by helping individuals reconnect with their body's natural signals. Not everyone in recovery is ready for Intuitive Eating.
Is recovery from an eating disorder possible? Yes, recovery from an eating disorder is possible with the right treatment and support. The length of time each person spends in treatment, as well as the level of care required, varies greatly. Recovery is a journey that may involve ups and downs, but many individuals achieve full recovery and develop a healthy relationship with food and their body.
"I wanted to make sure I chose someone with experience working with people with eating disorders. Heather seems to have an innate instinct for the emotion behind food choices and food fears. Not only do I appreciate the convenience of secure virtual visits, I have noticed my negative self-talk and my anxiety around food have decreased and my confidence and mindfulness have increased as a result of working with Heather. She’s made me exponentially more comfortable in taking steps forward in my ED recovery!”
Erin
Rochester, NY
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Schedule your free introductory call with our expert dietitian. Find out if we are a good fit to work together. Your recovery journey begins today!