Videos On Athletic Eating Disorders

Aiko & Tochi Nakata – Figure Skating

Figure Skating duo describes how Bulimia Nervosa impacted their lives and the steps it took for Aiko to check into an Eating Disorder Treatment Center.

Jesse Lee Nelson – Wrestler

Heart-breaking story of Olympic wrestler Jesse Lee Nelson and the devastating result Anorexia Nerovsa had on her life.

Anezeka Ruzicka – Gymnast

Ukranian Gymnast Anezka Ruzicka recounts her battle with Anorexia Nervosa during Olympic training and tells how she eventually recovered.

Akeyo Abasi – Running

Self-starvation and a fractured shin caused Akeyo Abasi to give up on her dreams of winning the Gold Medal at the Olympics.

I really appreciate that the staff validates my thoughts and feelings before trying to work on them. They don’t just say ‘that’s irritational, just stop!

– A Former Resident
Marks of Quality Care
  • Eating Disorder Coalition of Iowa
  • International Association Of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP)
  • National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
  • National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
  • RenewED, Eating Disorders Support
  • Residential Eating Disorders Consortium
  • Washington University in St. Louis