Eating disorders are complex and deeply emotionally and physically challenging that affect millions of people worldwide. Whether you or a loved one are struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, food addiction, or any other form of disordered eating, it is crucial to know that healing is possible. With the right support, guidance, and tools, individuals can break free from these unhealthy patterns and develop a balanced, nurturing relationship with food.
Amy Bondar, a Nutritional Therapist and Certified Eating Psychology Coach, offers specialized support for those facing eating disorders in Calgary. Through her personalized Calgary Eating Disorder Program, Amy provides holistic, compassionate care to help individuals heal physically, emotionally and mentally. Amy combines the powerful new fields of Dynamic Eating Psychology and Mind-Body Nutrition. Her methodology combines practical coaching techniques, results-oriented psychology, clinical nutrition, body-centered practices, mind-body science, and a positive and compassionate approach to challenges with food and health.
If you are seeking an effective, compassionate way to navigate eating disorders, address the root causes of disordered eating, promote lasting recovery and reclaim your health, Amy’s services in Calgary can guide you on a path to healing.
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that involve unhealthy, distorted relationships with food, weight, and body image. While food is often the primary focus, eating disorders are typically a way of coping with deeper emotional issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or a need for control. The most common eating disorders include:
An intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image that leads to restrictive eating and extreme weight loss.
A pattern of binge eating followed by purging behaviors such as vomiting, excessive exercise, or fasting to prevent weight gain.
Recurrent episodes of eating large amounts of food in a short period of time, often accompanied by feelings of guilt or shame, but without the compensatory purging behaviors seen in bulimia.
These disorders can cause significant physical and emotional harm and can affect every area of life. They often lead to issues like malnutrition, gastrointestinal problems, metabolic challenges, hormone dysregulation and heart complications, as well as mental health challenges such as low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression.
Although eating disorders are challenging to overcome, with the right support and guidance, individuals can develop healthier relationships with food, rebuild self-worth, and achieve lasting recovery.
Amy Bondar offers a holistic, individualized approach to supporting those dealing with eating disorders in Calgary. Her unique Calgary Eating Disorder Program is built on the belief that recovery involves healing the mind, body, and soul as well as addressing the root causes of disordered eating, not just the behaviors. Here’s why Amy’s approach is effective:
1. Holistic Nutrition Therapy
Amy's program incorporates nutrition therapy that focuses on nourishing the body and mind. Rather than promoting restrictive diets or focusing solely on food behaviors, she works with clients to develop a healthy relationship with food. By healing the body with nutrient-dense foods and essential nutrients, Amy helps clients restore balance, improve energy levels, and support emotional well-being. Nutrition therapy also addresses underlying health issues like nutrient deficiencies or digestive problems that may contribute to disordered eating.
Amy is also trained in Neuro-Nutrient Therapy which uses targeted nutrient therapies that can correct mood imbalances and disorders such as anxiety, depression, food cravings, food addictions and eating disorders, including Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia and Anorexia. By nutritionally enhancing the brain’s neurotransmitter functions these conditions and the symptoms associated with them may be improved.
4. Eating Psychology Approach
As a Certified Eating Psychology Coach, Amy specializes in understanding the psychology behind eating behaviors. Eating disorders are often rooted in emotional struggles, past trauma, and societal pressures related to body image. Dynamic Eating Psychology affirms that our relationship with food has important lessons to teach us if we choose to listen. And it recognizes that our challenges with eating, weight and health are intimately connected to other primary life dimensions – relationship, family, work, sexuality, our search for meaning and fulfillment, and so much more. Dynamic Eating Psychology is a powerful breakthrough approach.
Amy’s approach focuses on addressing these psychological and emotional components to help clients shift negative thought patterns, overcome feelings of shame or guilt, and rebuild a healthy self-image. Through her coaching, Amy helps clients develop a positive, supportive relationship with food, free from the constraints of dieting and restrictive eating habits. By working on the places that are most relevant for you, success is more easily achieved.
3. Compassionate and Non-Judgmental Support
Amy’s approach is grounded in empathy and understanding. She creates a safe, compassionate space for individuals to explore their struggles with food and body image. Amy understands the complexity of eating disorders and offers support without judgment. Recovery is a personal journey, and Amy helps clients navigate their healing process at their own pace, providing encouragement and emotional support every step of the way.
4. Personalized Support for Lasting Recovery
No two people experience eating disorders in the same way. Amy’s Calgary Eating Disorder Program offers a personalized roadmap that addresses the unique needs of each individual. Through one-on-one consultations, Amy works closely with clients to create customized recovery plans that align with their goals and challenges. She tailors the program to help clients manage specific eating disorder symptoms, heal their relationship with food, and build a sustainable, balanced lifestyle.
5. Focus on Mindfulness and Emotional Healing
Recovery from an eating disorder goes beyond changing eating habits—it requires emotional and mental healing. Amy integrates mindfulness practices like deep breathing and aromatherapy to help manage stress, reduce impulsive behaviors, and foster a healthier mindset toward food and body image.
Her approach also includes Mind-Body Nutrition, which explores how thoughts, emotions, and beliefs affect metabolism and health. By addressing stress, breathing, awareness, and meal timing, it offers practical strategies to enhance digestion, metabolism, and overall well-being while healing your relationship with food.
6. Proven Success in Helping Clients Overcome Eating Disorders
With over two decades of experience in nutrition and eating psychology, Amy has helped many individuals overcome eating disorders and transform their relationship with food. Her clients report significant improvements in their mental health, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. Amy’s compassionate, holistic approach has empowered many individuals to break free from restrictive eating habits and achieve lasting recovery.
The Calgary Eating Disorder Program is designed to offer comprehensive support and personalized care, helping you heal both physically and emotionally. Here’s an overview of what you can expect when working with Amy:
The program begins with an in-depth consultation and nutritional assessment to understand your unique challenges, nutritional biochemistry and history. Amy will work with you to create a personalized road map that fits your needs, goals, and pace.
Correcting nutrient deficiencies is often the first step to recovery. Neuro Nutrition or Neuro-Nutrient Therapy, is all about feeding the brain the powerful amino acids, vitamin and mineral cofactors that produce neurotransmitters which control how we feel, think, function, and behave. In the first few months of your program, Amy focuses on using natural and safe nutritional supplements to optimize brain function and improve many symptoms and conditions linked to eating disorders.
Amy will guide you in restoring your body with nourishing foods and essential nutrients and teach you how to make mindful food choices. This approach helps address nutrient deficiencies, ensure the body is receiving what it needs to feel it’s best and promote overall well-being.
You’ll learn how to eat mindfully, listening to your body’s hunger and fullness cues, and develop a healthier, non-restrictive relationship with food.
Amy will help you explore the emotional triggers and psychological aspects of your eating disorder. By working through these challenges, you’ll begin to shift your mindset and foster self-compassion.
Recovery from an eating disorder is a long-term journey. Amy offers continued support through regular check-ins and follow-up sessions, helping you stay on track and celebrate your progress.
If you or someone you love is struggling with an eating disorder, it’s time to take action and seek the support you deserve. Amy Bondar’s Calgary Eating Disorder Program provides holistic, personalized care to help you heal from disordered eating and develop a balanced relationship with food.
Take the first step toward recovery by booking a free consultation with Amy. Together, we’ll discuss how the Calgary Eating Disorder Program can support you in your healing journey.
Eating disorders can be difficult to overcome, but with the right support, healing is possible. When it comes to Eating Disorders, we now have a deeper understanding of the benefits of personalized care, biochemical individuality, and addressing root causes. With the power of food, natural nutrient supplements, emotional support, eating psychology, and more, Amy Bondar is here to help you on your journey to lasting recovery and wellness. This is nourishing hope!
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