Services
Bodywise offers a variety of services, many of which are covered by insurance. Sliding fees are available. Every effort is made to work with referring doctors, clinicians, or nutritionists to coordinate services.
Initial Consultation
The best first step. This allows a clinician to determine if the program is appropriate for you, and what services best suit your needs. If Bodywise is not right for you, a referral can be made. Please call for an appointment.
Individual Therapy
For many compulsive eaters, there are a variety of issues, both past and present, which contribute to their eating behavior. These issues need in-depth attention to be resolved. For many, individual therapy is crucial to permanent behavior change.
Support Group
This is a professionally led, ongoing group designed to allow compulsive eaters to support each other in the recovery process. A variety of topics are discussed, and people are encouraged to share their experiences.
Nutrition Counseling
This is not just another dietician telling you what to eat; the nutritionists at Bodywise are experienced in working with compulsive eating. Their approach to food is centered on creating alternatives to dieting. Diets don't work for compulsive eaters. Finding the right balance between structure and intuitive eating is crucial, and different for everyone. Our nutritionists can also work with special dietary and health concerns, such as diabetes and heart disease.
My Body, Myself Workshops
Also designed specifically for compulsive eaters, My Body, Myself is a half-day intensive workshop designed to help people with body image. This is a central issue to recovery; without good body image, people will not value their bodies enough to make the changes they desire. If hating your body brought about change, it would have worked by now! My Body, Myself is offered several times throughout the year.
Referral Network
If medical attention is necessary, Bodywise offers an extensive network of physicians and psychiatrists. Medication, in conjunction with other forms of treatment, can be very helpful for some people. The clinician with whom you work can help you identify what is right for you.