DR MARIANNE MILLER
CARING EATING DISORDER TREATMENT IN SAN DIEGO AND THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA, TEXAS, AND WASHINGTON D.C. FOR ADULTS & TEENS
Eating Disorders and Athletes: The Pressure to Perform
We often celebrate athletes as the epitome of strength, endurance, and physical health. But behind the scenes, many face an invisible battle: the pressure to perform at the highest level, which can lead to a dangerous relationship with food and their bodies. In this post, we’ll dive into the unique pressures athletes face, how those pressures can contribute to eating disorders, and what can be done to support those navigating this struggle.
Weight Inclusivity and Athletes: Hear From San Diego Dietitian Suzanne Smith, RD
A lot of times people assume that athletics and being thin go hand-in-hand. After all, how can you run down a San Diego beach or hike up a trail in California when you’re in a fat body? San Diego eating disorder dietitian Suzanne Smith disagrees. She takes a weight-inclusive approach when working with athletes. Her journey to this stance is fascinating—I’m so glad you’ll get to know her!
Learn About Eating Disorders and Chronic Pain with Dr. Kelly Kessler
It’s excruciating, both physically and mentally, to have both chronic pain and an eating disorder. I know—I’ve experienced both. I’ve also treated many people in San Diego with both eating disorders and chronic pain. I was so excited to meet Dr. Kelly Kessler, physical therapist and eating disorder and chronic pain coach. Not only do we have similar experiences and interests, we really get the complexities of having issues with pain, food, eating, and body image. Kelly has such a unique and effective approach to treating these complexities, and I’m so excited for you to get to know her!
Meet San Diego Sports Medicine and Family Physician Dr. Alexandra Myers, D.O., Specializing in Eating Disorders in Athletes
Hi all! This week’s interview is with Dr. Alexandra Myers, D.O., who works with athletes with eating disorders in San Diego. I think there is a misconception that in order for athletes to recover from eating disorders, they have to give up their sport completely. That is simply not the case. Dr. Myers is THE medical professional in San Diego who can help people heal their disordered eating and return to the sport they love. She is especially gifted in treating high-level athletes. Dr. Myers specializes in sports medicine, and she is the Director of Women’s Athletic Medicine at San Diego State University (SDSU). She also works with US Olympic athletes, other college and high school athletes, people who are active only on the weekends, and even non-athletes! She is incredibly supportive, compassionate, and non-judgmental. Plus, she’s an all-around nice person to know!!!