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Gastrointestinal distress is frequently reported during eating disorder recovery and may co-occur with pelvic pain or dysfunction, potentially impeding progress. Care from a knowledgeable, HAES-aligned pelvic health rehabilitation specialist can help normalize these symptoms and provide targeted treatment that supports recovery goals while reducing symptom burden.

This class will aim to help participants: 

• Demonstrate knowledge of the defining characteristics of eating disorder diagnoses recognized in the DSM-5 and those outside its diagnostic framework.
• Develop an understanding of the prevalence and co-occurrence of pelvic health dysfunction in individuals with eating disorders.
• Recognize the impact that eating disorders may have on pelvic floor function.
• Identify screening resources that can be implemented in clinical practice when an eating disorder is suspected.
• Compile relevant resources and organizations to support clients in cases of suspected eating disorders.

About your instructor:

Dr. Michelle is a physical therapist with specialized training and extensive experience in the treatment of individuals with eating disorders. She has provided physical therapy services to this population for over 17 years and has incorporated pelvic health rehabilitation into her clinical practice for the past six years.

Dr. Michelle is the founder of Strength Within Physical Therapy & Wellness, a private practice based in Denver, Colorado. Her clinical approach integrates principles from yoga and fitness with evidence-based physical therapy to support rehabilitation, injury prevention, and patient education. Her work emphasizes safe, informed movement and supports reconnection with the body within a recovery-oriented framework.

Throughout her career, Dr. Michelle has advocated for the inclusion and recognition of physical therapy as a vital component of eating disorder treatment. In February 2020, she became the first physical therapist to earn the Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS) credential through iaedp™ and subsequently obtained the Certified Eating Disorders Specialist Approved Supervisor (CEDS-C) designation.