Eating Disorder Handbook for Medical Professionals
BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™ is proud to share this early recognition & treatment intervention reference
Why We Created This Handbook
The incidence and prevalence of eating disorders are on the rise. 9% of the U.S. population, or approximately 29 million Americans, will have an eating disorder in their lifetime.
Medical professionals play a crucial role in detecting, intervening, and guiding clients through the recovery process. The active participation of medical professionals on the team is essential in identifying early symptomatology of emerging eating disorders and for treating medical complications that often derive from these conditions.
What's Inside
- A Letter from Our Founder & CEO Melainie Rogers, MS, RDN, CDN, CEDRD-S
- An Overview of Medical Implications of Eating Disorders
- 5 Questions to Ask Clients Who May Be Struggling with an Eating Disorder
- Behavioral & Physical Eating Disorder Signs & Symptoms
- A Guide to Eating Disorder Levels of Care & Treatment Teams
- An Eating Disorder Questionnaire for Clients & Patients
- Information about BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™ Programs & Services
About BALANCE
Since 2009, BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™ has been New York City’s leading eating disorder treatment center. BALANCE offers four distinct levels of care to meet clients' specific treatment needs wherever they may be on the road to recovery.
Meet our Leadership team below
Melainie Rogers, MS, RDN, CDN, CEDRD-S
(she/her/hers)
Founder and CEO
In 2002, Melainie developed the largest private group nutrition practice specializing in eating disorders in New York City. As she saw a need for more services for eating disorders, she established BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™ in 2009. Having recovered herself, she is dedicated to supporting others in their quest to achieve long-term recovery.
Danielle Levitine, MS BC-DMT LCAT CED-CAT
(she/her/hers)
VP of Admissions & Clinical Services
Danielle has 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. She has worked with adults, adolescents, children and families, gaining comprehensive experience working specifically in the eating disorder field. Danielle truly enjoys helping clients take their first step towards making a change as the VP of Admissions & Clinical Services at BALANCE.
Beck Liatt, LMSW
Interim Clinical Director
(they/them/theirs)
Interim Clinical Director
Beck is a licensed social worker with experience working in community-based programs, residential eating disorder programs, and at the outpatient level of care. They have historically worked with the queer/trans community, those looking to explore sexuality, and folks struggling with eating disorders/body image. Beck believes engaging in therapy and treatment is an opportunity to reconnect with our most authentic selves.
We offer clients four distinct levels of care
We treat the spectrum of eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating, and other disordered eating behaviors and body image issues.
01
Day Treatment
The BALANCE Day Program is a full-time program for those struggling with eating disorders.
02
Weeknight Program
The BALANCE Weeknight Program offers a highly customized, structured evening eating disorder program.
03
Outpatient Groups
We offer a variety of groups to offer consistent weekly support for clients in early recovery who are either stepping down from a higher level of care or would benefit from complementary care in addition to their outpatient team.
04
Individual Services
Individual therapy, nutrition counseling, and meal support options provide ongoing support for clients to reach their recovery goals.
“I’m stronger every day because of the incredible love and support from the team and group members I have had the pleasure of growing with at BALANCE. ”
— Former Client
Eating Disorder recovery support wherever your patients are...
Our Programs & Services allow us to support clients on the road to recovery with customizable flexibility.