Eating Recovery Center Alumni Program

“Eating Recovery Center of Washington helped me realize there is life beyond my eating disorder. They reminded me that recovery doesn’t have to be perfect. I work hard every day to maintain recovery. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it.”

Megan C.

former Eating Recovery Center Washington patient

When it comes to lasting recovery, the most critical element is experience. Between Drs. Weiner, Bishop, Bermudez and myself, there are no surprises in caring for patients with eating disorders. The benefit to patients and families is our ability to construct treatment plans that not only get patients well, but help them stay well after leaving Eating Recovery Center.

Dr. Craig Johnson

Chief Clinical Officer

I am so impressed with ERC’s programs. The level of expertise and professionalism of the staff is exceptional. Staff are compassionate and competent.

Margo D., PhD

Eating Disorder Professional

The facilities are beautiful, the staff are engaged, happy and extremely knowledgeable and the experience you offer other professionals is valuable. Several aspects of the treatment stood out for me. Number one is that treatment is closely aligned with the best available current scientific evidence. I was also impressed that you are adding to the body of scientific evidence by engaging in research. I found your “Pillars of Recovery” very insightful and again, in line with current research and thinking about eating disorders. Finally, I was very impressed with your transitional care and coordination of care to a “home team.” The communication with the outpatient home team that you provide is crucial to the recovery process. Great job, Eating Recovery Center!

Therese W.

Eating Disorder Professional

In the fall of 2009, a gentleman called my office requesting that I see his daughter for a consult. Prior to our first visit, he informed me that they, the parents, had decided to place their daughter in the Eating Recovery Center, and he asked my opinion. At that time I was only marginally familiar with Eating Recovery Center, and in addition, I did not know his daughter or her needs and had never worked with a client returning from Eating Recovery Center. She returned to me in February 2010 prepared to finish her recovery in the outpatient setting. She received excellent care at Eating Recovery Center and is currently in a state of full recovery. Experience teaches us that the risk of relapse increases when clients integrate back into their life after inpatient treatment. My client received the tools and had an opportunity to practice them in the Eating Recovery Center environment which enabled her to develop, nurture and integrate them in the outpatient setting. She is currently in a state of full recovery from her eating disorder and she is living a joyful life, one she never thought she could have.

Recently visited Eating Recovery Center and I now have a good understanding and appreciation of the program and why it is successful in helping people recover from eating disorders:

• Eating Recovery Center has phenomenal team of professionals who are leaders in the industry. They are passionate about their work and they collaborate well through a multidisciplinary approach for the benefit of those who suffer from eating disorders. They have created a comprehensive treatment program that spans the continuum of needs crossing all ages, cultures, sexes, and levels of care and the protocol is implemented in a caring, nurturing environment.
• Eating Recovery Center’s bio-psychosocial philosophy of treatment is based on science and research findings.
• From a business perspective, I appreciate the fact that doctors own Eating Recovery Center and make the decisions which include keeping an eye on the bottom line, making it an affordable option for my clients.
• Eating Recovery Center provided the on-site visit which made it possible for me to view the clinical facilities and its operation, speak with various personnel and get a feel for the business philosophy, thus giving me the confidence to refer clients to them.
• My Professional Relations Manager is not only available and willing to help, she is also proficient, personable, fun and genuinely friendly. She has answered numerous questions over the past year with professional efficiency.

Elisabeth P.

Registered Dietitian

As an outpatient provider, I appreciate the emphasis that ERC places on empirically validated, cutting edge treatment approaches. ERC is the benchmark for excellence in eating disorder treatment.

Sam L.

Licensed Professional Counselor

I had the pleasure of working with Eating Recovery Center staff recently as they took care of one of my clients. Typically when I send someone to inpatient treatment, I don’t hear a word from the facility’s staff but Eating Recovery Center was on the ball with making sure my client’s outpatient team was in the loop during treatment and especially just prior to discharge. My description of Eating Recovery Center: thorough, professional, cutting-edge, holistic, dedicated to relapse prevention and 100% cooperative with the outpatient team. I will be sending patients here again and again and again!

Allison C.

Eating Disorder Professional

ERC offers a complete program by utilizing a variety of services: inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and residential. I am impressed by the treatment given to eating disorder clients that includes tracking “temperament” and “character.” DBT seems to leave out many factors including self-directedness. After hearing Dr. Bishop speak [about ERC treatment philosophies], I am motivated to learn more about ACT.

Sharon P.

Eating Disorders Professional

I am very impressed with the programs at Eating Recovery Center. The facilities are among the most well designed and thoughtful clinical environments. It was obvious, from the start of my visit, that the staff and clinicians are dedicated, motivated and well-trained. After spending two days visiting, the most impressive aspect of the Center is the details and structure of the programs for eating disorders treatment – it is some of the most progressive and forward-thinking treatment that can be found. This is clearly one of the most clinically advanced centers, utilizing approaches and strategies for care that are top notch. This program has everything you could ask for in a treatment center.

Theresa L.

Eating Disorder Professional

I found that visiting Eating Recovery Center and having the opportunity to observe the program was invaluable to me as an outpatient clinician. I feel very comfortable referring a patient to Eating Recovery Center after the visit. It is obvious that their primary focus is first and foremost patient care, which aligns perfectly with my own values as a provider.

Susan G.

Eating Disorder Professional

As a referring professional, I feel confident sending my patients to Eating Recovery Center knowing that its staff is knowledgeable and trained to care for them both emotionally and medically with a balanced approach.

Beth H.

Eating Disorder Professional

The facilities are beautiful, the staff are engaged, happy and extremely knowledgeable and the experience you offer other professionals is valuable. Several aspects of the treatment stood out for me. Number one is that treatment is closely aligned with the best available current scientific evidence. I was also impressed that you are adding to the body of scientific evidence by engaging in research. I found your “Pillars of Recovery” very insightful and again, in line with current research and thinking about eating disorders. Finally, I was very impressed with your transitional care and coordination of care to a “home team.” The communication with the outpatient home team that you provide is crucial to the recovery process. Great job, Eating Recovery Center!

Therese W.

Eating Disorder Professional

I was absolutely blown away… Eating Recovery Center is miles above other treatment centers with the amount of expertise and research they have put into the program.

Brina J., RD

eating disorder professional

We don’t reinvent the wheel where your patient is concerned. We facilitate an ongoing dialogue with referring professionals to tap into the resources and knowledge that was accumulated prior to the patient admitting, and we build on that knowledge to ensure we’re treating everything necessary to support a lasting recovery.

Ken Weiner, MD, FAED, CEDS

Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer