

When Eating Disorders Escalate Quickly,
Families Need Clear Medical Guidance and Calm Support..
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RN-informed • Trauma-informed • Collaborative
Private Eating Disorder Recovery intensive coaching
Sarah Thom, RN, BSN, CCRN
Working privately with a limited number of families
in collaboration with medical and therapeutic teams
For Parents Navigating an Eating Disorder Crisis
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Many parents contact me after suddenly realizing their child may have an eating disorder.
Sometimes it begins with a doctor mentioning medical risk. Other times eating, exercise, or weight loss escalates quickly and families find themselves trying to understand what is happening and what to do next.
My role is to help families slow things down, understand the medical and behavioral realities of eating disorders, and navigate recovery with thoughtful guidance alongside medical and therapeutic care.



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At Mana, we understand that eating disorders are not just about food—they’re often ways the body and mind learn to survive when life feels overwhelming, unsafe, or out of control.
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Our work is rooted in the belief that healing happens when both the mind and the body are supported. We combine a top-down approach (building awareness, challenging thoughts, learning new tools) with a bottom-up approach (supporting the nervous system, working with somatic sensations, and rebuilding body-based safety).
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Many people feel frustrated in recovery because they “know what to do,” but their body still feels anxious, frozen, or stuck. We help you bridge that gap—so your body and brain are working together, not in conflict.
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Whether you're struggling with restriction, bingeing, overexercise, body image distress, or food anxiety, this is a place where you don’t have to explain why it’s hard. We get it. We meet you with compassion, structure, and deep respect for the wisdom of your body.
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Stillness reflects the inner calm that comes from feeling safe enough to pause and listen. Salt represents what is strong, sacred, and essential. Together, they hold space for a recovery process that is both gentle and powerful—a return to yourself.
Yours in healing,
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Sarah

