Hello Sport Parents, let me introduce myself, I am Amanda Schlitzer Tierney, MS, CSCS. I am the eating disorder & health at every size (HAES) informed and sensitive fitness professional at The Victory Program at McCallum Place and Owner/Founder of Discovering Balance: Fitness Coaching and Support. I am a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) … Read More
Figuring out how to nourish our bodies can be confusing. Add in all the mixed messages and misinformation we get from unreliable sources like celebrities or social influencers, to name a few culprits of spreading confusion, and it can become nearly impossible to figure out what appropriate nutrition should encompass. If you’re struggling with an … Read More
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to join an eating disorder support group? After many years of hosting support groups for eating disorders, we wanted to address some of the common questions that come up for individuals who are considering joining a support group, and share a little about the support group … Read More
I have heard so many people say they felt their lives suddenly turned on a dime when sheltering at home and social distancing became a mainstay for both navigating health and wellness and containing the spread of COVID-19. The changes brought on by the current pandemic are ones that most of us have not seen … Read More
Lots of patients come to me struggling with anxiety and eating disorders and aren’t ready to address the eating disorder, but want their anxiety to get better. Their anxiety is often super distressing, and they want relief from their suffering. On the other hand is the patient’s eating disorder, which they may not want to … Read More
Waiting – an experience we have all come to know and not love during these challenging times. We wait for the day we can return to visit loved ones and reunite with friends. We wait to feel a sense of safety, security, and health again. And not only is waiting NOT easy, it can be … Read More
In the past several weeks the foundation on which many of us experience our lives has been pretty severely shaken. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, I would spend my days running art therapy groups and working alongside patients and their families battling eating disorders. Now, like many of you, I spend my days at home … Read More
Dear Athletes Endeavoring to Navigate this Current Global Crisis, To the competitors that were at the height of their careers, retired and recreational athletes, and the aspiring athletes seeking mentorship, guidance and inspiration. What a bizarre time! Honestly, this feels like some sort of twisted episode of the Twilight Zone. This surely is one opponent … Read More
Happy March and Happy National Nutrition Month! It only makes sense that given March highlights nutrition, it is also when National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day occurs. National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day falls on the second Wednesday of each March (so this year it’s March 11). What better a time than now to learn more about … Read More
It’s Valentine’s season! That means everywhere you go your eyes are likely overstimulated by everything red, pink, and hearts. Maybe you love everything Valentine’s day, or maybe you find the concept nauseating, but nonetheless everyone is familiar with the concept – celebrating someone you love. Some people celebrate by having date night with their significant … Read More
Read about how our clients continue to show improvement after discharging from our facility.
