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Achieve recovery. Heal your relationship with food and body.

Compassionate Eating Disorders Treatment for Female Athletes, Specialized Dietitian Nutritionists in Colorado provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and Counseling for Athletes with eating disorders to achieve optimal health, wellbeing, and performance

Embark on a transformative journey with our personalized program, tailored specifically for female athletes, to address the complex relationship between eating disorders and athletic performance. Our specialized approach is carefully designed to support your overall well-being and athletic aspirations, promoting holistic health and fostering a positive relationship with food and body.

In our nutrition program catered to male athletes navigating eating disorders, our committed team of medical nutrition therapists prioritizes enhancing both your performance and overall health. We aim to minimize any negative impacts on body image or the challenges commonly faced by female athletes dealing with disordered eating.

Experience the guidance of experts who empower you to prioritize recovery while maximizing your athletic potential. Our objective is to assist you in embracing a balanced, nourished body that ensures sustained vitality, enabling you to excel in your sport while maintaining a healthy mind and body.

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What is the goal of medical nutrition therapy for female athletes experiencing an eating disorder?

At Side By Side Nutrition, our certified dietitians in medical nutrition therapy specialize in delivering personalized, individualized nutrition counseling for individuals who are both athletes and grappling with an eating disorder.

With offices in Colorado Springs and Fort Collins, Colorado, and Woodinville, Washington, we provide in-person and online nutrition counseling services for patients across the state and country.

Our approach is firmly grounded in a weight-inclusive philosophy, giving importance to behaviors, holistic well-being, fostering trust with food and our bodies, and prioritizing self-compassion. We advocate that enduring health is constructed upon these principles and goes beyond mere scale measurements. Our primary focus is on guiding clients to develop a sustainable, compassionate, respectful, and trusting relationship with food, body image, and self.

 

 

What is the treatment for eating disorders in female athletes?

For female athletes navigating eating disorders, our approach in medical nutrition therapy is to customize nutritional interventions to enhance overall health, optimize performance, and promote recovery. This specialized therapy takes into careful consideration the unique dietary needs of female athletes, including factors such as training intensity, sport-specific requirements, and individual health goals.

Our primary objectives revolve around ensuring adequate fueling to meet energy demands, supporting efficient recovery, and preventing nutrient deficiencies. Additionally, we address any specific challenges or conditions that may impact an athlete's well-being and performance.

Ultimately, our goal is to assist female athletes in achieving and maintaining peak physical condition while prioritizing their long-term health and well-being. We aim to minimize the risk of injuries and address any nutritional imbalances, fostering sustained vitality and enabling athletes to thrive in their sport.

 
 

We want to work with you.

 

What does a dietitian do to support eating disorder recovery?

Our devoted team of eating disorder sports dietitian nutritionists, embracing a holistic and weight-inclusive approach, is wholeheartedly devoted to supporting and empowering athletes facing eating disorders. Our goal is to help them become authorities on their bodies, encouraging a transformative shift towards love, respect, and acceptance. Through this integrated approach, we aim to cultivate enduring wellness. Collaboratively, we strive to eliminate feelings of shame related to food and body, pinpoint triggers that contribute to self-doubt, and establish a trusting relationship with both food and body. This creates a space for genuine values to emerge, fostering a positive and sustainable journey towards well-being.

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What does nutrition therapy include?

 

A Comprehensive Initial Assessment

Our holistic approach begins with a comprehensive initial assessment, where we delve into your unique needs, exploring your past and present relationship with food, body image, and health history. With your permission, we work collaboratively to understand your goals and aspirations for our partnership. In our specialized work with sports nutrition from a weight inclusive and holistic lens, we prioritize the holistic healing of the individual by fostering a positive relationship with food and body.

 

Build Trust in the Body’s Natural Cues

Our approach is centered on breaking free from the constant thoughts and behaviors associated with disordered eating that keep individuals stuck in a cycle of distress. Together, we embark on a transformative journey to build trust in the body's natural cues, allowing for a renewed sense of freedom and openness in life.

 

Go Beyond Symptom Management - Shift Body Image Perception

Our focus extends beyond mere symptom management; we strive to instill a profound shift in body image perception, promoting self-acceptance and a genuine appreciation for one's unique identity. By dismantling the mental and emotional barriers imposed by the eating disorder, we empower our clients to embrace a life unburdened by constant thoughts, fostering a newfound sense of joy, purpose, and possibility. Follow-up sessions form the core of our work together. We thoroughly examine your relationship with food and body, addressing challenges and co-creating individualized tools. We delve into body image exploration, dismantling external influences of food and body shame, and establish supportive structures as needed. Our goal is to help you increase variety and flexibility with eating, learning to respond to your body's hunger and satiety cues, and developing a joyful relationship with food and body.

 

Continued Support

Throughout your journey, we offer unwavering support, navigating the inevitable ups and downs. We celebrate your progress and stand by you as you cross the finish line. Our mission is not only eating disorder recovery but also the cultivation of a life that is rich, meaningful, and fully aligned with your values. We believe in the importance of this journey and the therapeutic relationship, and our dedicated dietitians are here to guide you every step of the way.

 

TESTIMONIALS

Our Team of Dietitian Nutritionists, Expert ED and Medical Nutrition Counselors

 

The Side by Side Nutrition team has a team of 12+ outpatient registered dietitians. We provide online nutrition counseling to patients in Colorado and around the country. We offer one-on-one and family nutrition counseling for patients either online or in person, with offices located in Colorado Springs and Fort Collins. We specialize in eating disorder recovery and body image healing.

RD - Registered Dietitian
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
MS - Masters of Science

As specialists in ED nutrition counseling our mission is rooted in compassion. We:  

  • Strive to create a safe and nurturing space for individuals on their journey to wellness. 

  • Understand the profound impact that eating disorders can have on one's life.

  • Are committed to fostering a supportive community where every client feels seen, heard, and understood. 

  • Work from an intuitive eating, HAES (Health at Every Size) Informed Approach.

  • Believe everyone has the right to high-quality care – accessibility and inclusivity are at the core of our values.

  • Stand firm in our belief in the possibility of full recovery. 

  • Continually invest in our education to stay at the forefront of the field.

  • Are committed to ongoing learning.

  • Channel all our resources into becoming the best eating disorder nutritionist counselors.

  • Are dedicated to guiding our clients toward a life of lasting health and empowerment.

 

We Accept Insurance:

We are committed to ensuring that our clients have access to healthcare, and we make every effort to facilitate this. We accept insurance plans such as BlueCross Blue Shield (Anthem/Regence), United HealthCare (Optum), Aetna, and Cigna.

 
 

Dietitian for ED and Medical Nutrition Therapy FAQ

 

What percentage of girls have an eating disorder?

The percentage of girls with eating disorders can vary depending on factors such as age, geographic location, and cultural influences. While exact figures may vary, research suggests that a significant number of girls may experience some form of disordered eating behavior or eating disorder during their lifetime.


Why are eating disorders more common in females than males?

Eating disorders are traditionally more common in females, partly due to societal pressures regarding body image and beauty standards. Females may face greater pressure to conform to thinness ideals, leading to higher rates of body dissatisfaction and disordered eating behaviors.


What causes eating disorders in females?

The causes of eating disorders in females are multifactorial and may include genetic predisposition, psychological factors, sociocultural influences, and environmental stressors. Factors such as societal pressures, media portrayal of thinness, and diet culture can contribute to the development of eating disorders in females.


What insurance plans do you accept?

Side By Side Nutrition is in network with Cigna, Cigna Localplus, Aetna, BlueCross Blue Shield (Anthem/Regence), UMR, and United Healthcare. Prior to your visit, please call your insurance company to check your benefits. We can not guarantee coverage. For other insurance companies, we are out-of-network providers. This means we can provide you a superbill to submit to insurance for possible reimbursement. SBS can not submit superbills without a medical diagnosis. Payment is due at time of service for folxs using out of network benefits.


How does treatment work? What does a typical session look like?

Sessions are highly individualized and change from week to week. Our dietitians are constantly assessing the needs, progress, safety, and next steps with their client’s end goals in mind. 

We work at an outpatient level of care for the treatment of eating disorders. An outpatient team consists of a dietitian, therapist, primary care physician and psychiatrist at minimum.

An outpatient team works collaboratively to ensure clients get the best care for their recovery while staying in their day to day life. Clients in eating disorder recovery being treated on the outpatient level will typically visit with their dietitians 1-2x/week, therapist 1-2x/week, PCP monthly, and psychiatrist as needed.


I don’t live in Colorado, can we still work together?

Absolutely! We are passionate about making care accessible for you and offer telehealth services and online nutrition therapy when appropriate. We will meet via a HIPAA-compliant video conference platform and communicate between sessions using email. 

We provide nutrition counseling to clients from around the county.


How do I get started?

You can schedule directly online here!

You can also contact us to help you schedule via our contact form here.

If you have any questions about working with us or scheduling, feel free to contact us via email or phone: contact@sidebysidenutrition.com or call us at 708-717-7394.