CEDS Certification for Dietitians

Get Required Supervision Hours and CEU Credits for Your Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Certification

Erica Branz (she/her) is a CEDS-C (Certified Eating Disorders Specialist Consultant), passionate about weight-inclusive medical nutrition therapy, intuitive eating, and compassionate care for children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image issues.

Erica started in the field of eating disorders over 15 years ago, working part-time at a local eating disorder treatment center in St. Louis. When not at the treatment center, she was at a local children’s hospital as a dietitian working in the weight management clinic with adolescents. Two completely different sides of the spectrum!

Seeing the shame, guilt, and disappointment in the children’s eyes from the weight management clinic each time they got weighed and didn’t hit their prescribed MD weight loss goal for the week made her realize how this could quickly set them up for disordered eating. It could potentially land them into the ED clinic.

It was an easy decision for Erica at the point of what population she resonated with more and went full-time at the ED treatment center. She obtained the credentials to become a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Consultant (CEDS-C) with the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals.

Upon starting her family, she decided to open her own outpatient eating disorder practice, which, over the years, has turned into a group practice, one founded on HAES, intuitive eating coaching, weight-inclusive medical nutrition therapy, and compassionate nutrition care for anorexia, bulimia, BED, ARFID, OSFED, orthorexia, and disordered eating, as well as the diverse medical needs of patients in her community.

She looks forward to helping others obtain supervision hours to meet their own certification goals and recognizes the importance of that individual having experience running a business as well.

Michelle Wilson (they/she) is a CEDS-C (Certified Eating Disorders Specialist Consultant). They have worked at all levels of care with people with eating disorders, which has enhanced their ability to recognize when a higher level of care is needed and to provide consultation across various levels.

They are also confident in strategies to supplement outpatient care (OP) to help mimic a higher level of care (HLOC) as a harm reduction approach. Michelle has experience working with individuals who have co-occurring conditions, including borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), dissociative identity disorder (DID), anxiety, depression, and more. They assist clients with severe and enduring eating disorders (SEED) by implementing harm reduction strategies.

Michelle is also knowledgeable in supporting the unique needs of the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities.

Michelle currently supervises dietitians in their practice and precept dietetic students. They enjoy meeting professionals where they are and helping them refine their skills while honing in on their preferred populations. They believe that increasing clinical skills is only part of the work; combining new knowledge with personal strengths helps professionals become more confident in their ability to support clients in authentic ways.

1:1 Supervision and Coaching with a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Consultant (CEDS-C)

If you prefer one-on-one supervision, Erica provides guidance to dietitians and professionals to achieve their professional consulting goals. Erica and Michelle provide guidance to dietitians, therapists, and other licensed healthcare providers.

Investment in 1:1 Supervision and Consulting

$155 per 1 hr session

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What is CEDS?

CEDS, or Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, is the sole nationally recognized credential for professionals specializing in eating disorder care. This certification, awarded by the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP), applies to all disciplines involved in treatment — including medical, mental health, and nutrition providers. Earning the CEDS credential is a multi-year commitment that affirms your advanced expertise and strengthens your ability to positively impact those affected by eating disorders.

Want to Become a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) through IAEDP?

IAEDP recommends no less than:

2500 hours with a minimum of 24 hours dedicated to…
- 12 hours of individual/dyad consultations
- 12 remaining hours of individual or group consultation

The ratio of Individual supervision to Group Supervision is recommended to be:

Individual at 16 hours (75%), Group at 5 hours (25%)

Learn more

How It Works – An Easy Three-Step Process to Get Your CEDS Certification & Supervision Hours

Enroll in the Program

Schedule your training and begin working toward your CEDS certification.

Meet With Your CEDS Supervisor

Work with Erica or Michelle to get the supervised hours you need to reach your professional goals.

Provide Meaningful Care to Those Struggling with Eating Disorders

Make a difference in the lives of those struggling with eating disorders. Your expertise can impact each patient as well as their families.

Schedule for Missouri Residents

Schedule for Illinois Residents

Note: In order to secure a spot on a dietitian’s schedule, we need a valid payment method on file.

Our Testimonials

Thank you for choosing us as the Best Dietitian Practice in STL (2023)

by H, Illinois

Talking about food and eating behaviors can be very vulnerable—much like discussing any other mental health concern—and it makes a huge difference to work with people who meet you with kindness and zero judgment. The team at Branz truly makes people feel supported. They’re not there to lecture or shame; they’re there to help.

by T, Saint Louis, MO

Wasn’t expecting that response, you are the first dietitian that looked at the good and not my one bad day.

by E, Saint Louis, MO

Thanks for helping me think about food differently and providing guidance regarding how to select carbs. Also, thanks for helping me recognize that the evolution would take several months to come to a ‘new normal’.

by C, Saint Louis, MO

I truly appreciate the encouragement and hearfelt, genuine concern you have for me. Your counsel and empathy have meant a great deal and helped keep me going during difficult times.

“For most of my life, I have correlated the size of my body to being loved and accepted. The smaller I am, the more lovable and acceptable I am. Giving up the dieting, the rules, and the noise has given me the freedom to trust, appreciate and accept love from others as well as myself”.

by Mother of a Patient, Saint Louis, MO

I am truly grateful we found you to be he nutritionist. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

by Mother of a Patient, Saint Louis, MO

Thank you for the caring devoted service and gentle compassion you have shown “S” over the years.

by Mother of a Patient

I can’t thank you enough for all you have done for us. I know we will continue to deal with food issues but at least I see hope. I honestly don’t know how L(or myself) could have got through the past year without you. You literally are a lifesaver!! You are an amazing dietitian!!.

by Mother of a Patient, Saint Louis, MO

Also, again, thank you for being so kind to “A”. She usually does not like seeing “doctor like people”, but she actually enjoys coming to see you, so that says a lot.