At The Balanced Practice, we provide specialized eating disorder treatment in Ottawa and virtual care across Ontario. We work with children, teens and adults navigating anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, OSFED, disordered eating and body image concerns.
Eating disorders are complex, and they can affect every part of your life. They are not a choice, and they are not your fault. And most importantly, you deserve support.
Our therapists and dietitians work together to support your relationship with food, body image and mental health. We will help you build a personalized eating disorder treatment plan that fits your needs and supports lasting recovery.
You do not need a formal diagnosis to ask for support. If food, exercise, body image or eating disorder thoughts are taking up too much space, we can help you figure out what support may be right for you.
Eating disorder recovery looks different for everyone and often requires a comprehensive approach that includes more than one type of support. Depending on your needs, eating disorder treatment at The Balanced Practice may include:
(Diagnosis Not Required)
Eating disorders do not always fit neatly into a label. Whether you have a formal diagnosis, are questioning what you are experiencing or simply know that food and body image are taking up too much space, you are welcome to reach out.
You don’t need to know exactly what support you need before asking for help. Many people are unsure whether to start with therapy, nutrition counselling, family support or a more coordinated treatment pathway. Through the intake process, The Balanced Practice team will guide you to the support you need.
You want eating disorder support in Ottawa or virtually across Ontario for support with eating disorder thoughts, body image distress, anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, recovery motivation, relationships or relapse prevention.
You want nutrition counselling in Ottawa or virtually across Ontario to support eating patterns, food fears, nutrition rehabilitation, digestive concerns, meal structure or rebuilding trust with food.
Eating disorders affect both mental health and your relationship with food, which is why most folks benefit from working with both a therapist and a dietitian. This kind of coordinated care is widely considered a best-practice approach and can help make treatment feel more connected, consistent and effective.
If you are experiencing fainting, chest pain, dehydration, severe restriction, rapid physical decline or another urgent health concern, please seek medical care as soon as possible.
Therapy and nutrition counselling can be important parts of eating disorder recovery, but they do not replace medical assessment or monitoring when it is needed.
You’re not just a name on a form. And we’re not just another clinic. This first call is about connection. We want to learn about you, hear your story, and understand what your goals are. We are here to answer your questions, and give you a sense of what care could look like at TBP.You deserve care that sees you, supports you, and feels like the right fit.
There’s no “right” way to start. Deciding to start is the biggest step. Start scared. Start unsure. Start angry. Start messy. Just start. Your assessment is a safe space to show up as you are. During your first session, we’ll explore your story, what brings you here, and what you hope will change. It’s a chance for us to understand you beyond a diagnosis and collaborate on a care plan that makes sense for you.
75-minute nutrition assessment and/or a 75-minute therapeutic assessment
(For kiddos and teenagers, we recommend parents participating in parts of the first session)
Healing starts with safety. Think of this as our foundation. In this stage, we are working with your body, not against it. This phase is about calming the chaos and lowering the ED voice. We focus on building structure, safety, and consistency so your nervous system can come out of survival mode and begin to trust the process.
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Recovery is not about ticking boxes on a checklist..it’s about reclaiming your life. This is the part where we dive deeper, together. It’s about understanding why the ED showed up in the first place, and learning to build a life that no longer needs it. In this stage, we’ll support you in connecting with who you really are, what matters to you, and what kind of life you want to create moving forward.
You’ve done the hard work, now it’s time to live life fully! Recovery doesn’t end at a milestone. It evolves. This stage is about strengthening your progress, navigating life’s twists and turns, and continuing to build a life that feels aligned with who you are and not who the eating disorder told you to be. You might still need support at times (we’re here for that). Or you might feel ready to step back from care and integrate recovery in day-to-day life! Wherever you are, this is about trusting yourself more deeply, holding space for your values, and living your life fully.
Eating disorder care works best when you feel understood, supported and like your team is truly working together.
At The Balanced Practice, our team includes registered dietitians, psychotherapists, social workers and support staff who specialize in eating disorder recovery. Our approach is weight-inclusive, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, person-centred and collaborative.
Because eating disorders can affect food, body image, mental health, relationships and physical well-being, we look at the whole picture. We help you find the right mix of support for where you are right now, whether that includes therapy, nutrition counselling, family support or coordinated care with more than one provider.
Our team brings:
You will never be expected to fit into a one-size-fits-all approach. We will meet you where you are and work alongside you to create care that reflects your needs, identities, goals and lived experience.
No. A formal diagnosis is not required to reach out. If food, body image, movement or eating disorder thoughts are affecting your quality of life, you deserve support.
Yes. The Balanced Practice offers eating disorder treatment in Ottawa and virtual support across Ontario.
Treatment may include therapy, nutrition counselling, meal support, family support, care coordination or a combination of services depending on your needs.
It depends on your needs. Therapy can support the emotional, behavioural and mental health parts of recovery, while nutrition counselling can help with nourishment, eating patterns, food fears and nutrition rehabilitation.
When restriction, inadequate nourishment or malnutrition is present, nutrition counselling may be recommended as an important starting point.
Many clients benefit from both.
Yes. The Balanced Practice supports people navigating anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, OSFED and disordered eating.
Yes. Our team supports children, teens and adults with eating disorders, disordered eating and body image concerns. Because care looks different at every age, we consider the person’s developmental stage, support system and individual needs when making recommendations.
Absolutely. Parents, partners and other loved ones can play an important role in recovery. With your consent, they may be involved through family support, joint sessions, education or practical guidance on how to support you outside of appointments.
Your intake form is carefully reviewed by our Clinical Director and Clinical Lead. We look at what you are experiencing, the support you are looking for and which members of our team may be the best fit.
Our Support Team will then connect with you to share our recommendations, explain the next steps and let you know about current availability.
Coverage depends on your individual insurance plan and the type of provider you are working with. Services provided by registered dietitians, registered psychotherapists and registered social workers may be covered under extended health benefits.
We recommend checking your plan directly to confirm your coverage, annual limits and whether a physician’s referral is required. We will provide you with a receipt to submit to your insurance provider.
Yes. Eating disorder recovery often involves support from more than one healthcare provider. With your consent, our team can collaborate with your family doctor, pediatrician, psychiatrist or other members of your treatment team to help keep your care connected and consistent.
We offer different services in order to meet you exactly where you are at and provide you with the most appropriate level of support to reach your goals (no one-size-fits-all here). Our team works closely together and with other healthcare professionals to make sure we can provide you with the very best care.
Here at The Balanced Practice, we get it. We believe that you deserve more joy, more connection, and more fulfillment. After all, life is meant to be experienced fully (and not spent feeling stuck in our own heads). And we want to help, our team is available during the day and into the evening!
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