Philosophy

La Que Sabe offers a holistic approach to increase the connection between the mind and the body.   We work together to change the problematic behaviors while at the same time increasing one's awareness of the underlying issues.  Providing unique, customized programs designed to alleviate symptoms, gain an understanding of how the symptoms help to manage feelings, and re-establish a healthy relationship with the body and improve relationships.

Treatment of the whole person: Mind, Body, & Soul.

Eating Disorders Treatment

La Que Sabe provides systemic intervention through stabilization of the eating disorder behaviors (binging , purging, and restricting), collaborative medical intervention, and resolution of underlying etiology.  Patients in the program generally experience up to an 80 percent reduction in symptoms during the first month of treatment.

Eating disorders and the related issues of poor body image and low self esteem are relational issues.  We are constantly in relationship with one's self, family, friends, co-workers, culture, the environment, etc. and we create meaning about who we are and the world around us through thee relationships.  The effects of these relationships shape how we think and feel about ourselves.  The goal of treatment is to increase the positive life giving effect of relationships and thereby help patients identify who one truly is an d what is important while developing a more positive relationship with one's self.

Nutrition Philosophy

La Que Sabe maintains a non-diet philosophy of nutrition.  This means that all foods are part of life and can be incorporated into a well-balanced, healthful way of eating.  While at La Que Sabe participants learn how to listen to the feedback one’s body provides.  This is accomplished through experimenting with a wide variety of foods and challenging eating disordered rules about food.  We believe in eating when one is hungry and stopping when one is full and that this process takes time and re-connection with one’s body to accomplish.  Through moving past fears and rules about food we can stabilize the eating behaviors and work on the underlying issues.  Often participants in our programs notice changes in levels of depression and anxiety as nutritional stability is restored.   Patients are referred to a dietician, which provides an opportunity to develop a meal plan and receive feedback about nutritional progress.

Physical Activity

Physical activity is an important part of living an active and healthful life.  Physical activity is based on reconnection with the body in a gentile and nurturing way.  Thus, we will work with your dietician and physician to ensure the physical activity promotes an active lifestyle while at the same time maintaining connection with ones mind-body-soul.

Evaluation

The evaluation process helps us to gather information about each participant’s physical and psychological processes, including the way one responds to stress and relationships.  The basis for this intensive evaluation process is to help gain insight into the specific types of treatments that may be most helpful.  We are then able to individualize the treatment plan so that each participant receives the most beneficial treatment possible.