“Happiness is a state of mind, not body.”
-DR. ANITA JOHNSTON
Our Programs
Partial hospitalization program (php)
Partial Hospitalization or Day Treatment provides a 5 day/week structured environment that immerses clients in a deeply therapeutic and caring all-day program without having to leave home and enter a residential treatment center. Insurance companies are typically more willing to cover the costs of day treatment than residential or inpatient programs.
Also, the transition from day treatment to daily life requires less adjustment. Clients experience a fluid transition from day treatment to our Intensive Outpatient Program. Clients have the same therapists in each program and choose the groups they want to keep in IOP. Our consistent and comprehensive support system minimizes the risk of relapse.
PHP+
PHP+ is a fully customizable program that allows our treatment team to further enhance and individualize our standard PHP to include additional therapy, nutrition, or family sessions, or additional meal supports or other skills sessions.
On assessment, most clients are typically referred to our standard IOP or PHP program models. In some cases however, our treatment team (or the client or family) may feel as though additional structure and support would aid in the treatment and recovery process, for which our PHP+ might be recommended. In other cases, PHP+ may be presented as an option for clients who are already part of our PHP program and have demonstrated a need for additional support prior to entering a higher level of care or in preparation of a specific event or life change.
intensive outpatient
program (IOP)
An Intensive Outpatient Program or IOP is a specific type of mental health treatment for eating disorders limited to 3 hours/day that combines several types of individual services, such as psychotherapy, nutrition, and group education/ process classes 3 – 5 days/week, depending on the needs of each individual.
All Programs Feature:
If clients are referred by their own therapist, they have the option to continue to see that therapist throughout their time in IOP or to return to that therapist after completing the IOP.
individual therapy
Implements each individual nutrition program with prescribed challenges that are compassionate and caring while clients take charge of their lives and their bodies once more. We evaluate each client for supplement needs (we do not sell supplements) to enhance energy levels, brain function and metabolism, along with holistic meal additions if appropriate for optimum health. Meals that are eaten at the center transition from highly structured to intuitive or conscious eating programs (see Eight Keys to Recovery). We offer cooking classes, shopping outings, and mentorship opportunities to help others learn from those further along the path of confident eating.
meal support
Our nutrition program considers individual body types, past and current medical evaluation, unique metabolic considerations alongside evaluation of psychological barriers to eating. Our dietitians specializing in nutritional psychology – know how to design nutrition programs that target nutrients needed for brain & nervous system repair, over-all physical stamina, metabolism regeneration and the holistic healing for each body recovering its optimal health. 120-page Nutrition Science & Exercise Workbook included.
nutrition counseling
Clients (or parents if minors) choose which groups they wish to attend and formulate their own personal program & schedule.
Group Education
A parent support group provides information about eating disorders and teaches family members effective and supportive ways of helping their loved one along the path to recovery.
Family and partner Support
Yoga and conscious movement are included in our programming to assist clients in re-connecting with their bodies and establishing a relationship with movement that is supportive of long-term recovery.
Conscious movement
Included in IOP level of care.
Medical Referrals
The meal plan evolves each week as the client’s needs change. We offer meal planning, cooking classes, and grocery shopping expeditions to help clients move away from the rigid routine of the eating disorder.
Meal Planning
Thinking that you may benefit from residential eating disorder treatment?
Our “sister site” ‘Ai Pono Hawaii Eating Disorder Treatment Program, is there for you. ‘Ai Pono Hawaii provides intensive residential eating disorder treatment for women ages 13+. Watch this video for more information on this option.
