Dietietian CEDS Consult and Biz coaching
Erica 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 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.
They currently supervise dietitians in their practice and precept dietetic students. Michelle enjoys 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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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%)
Our Team of Dietitian Nutritionists in the Greater St. Louis Area
Branz Nutrition Counseling is a team of certified eating disorder dietitians who provide compassionate care to those struggling with their relationship to food. Our approach is weight-inclusive, LGBTQIA+, and social justice-oriented, which means that we believe that everyone deserves access to quality care.
We can’t wait to meet you!
With locations in Illinois and Missouri, we offer both virtual and in-person counseling sessions. And, we are licensed to provide Telehealth nutrition therapy to patients around the country.
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We see clients in person in the St. Louis area, Missouri, Illinois, and from around the country via Telehealth. Learn more here.
We help individuals and families heal their relationships with food and body through compassionate, weight-inclusive care—supporting eating disorder recovery and managing chronic conditions like PCOS, diabetes, and heart disease using Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size principles.
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How It Works – An Easy Three-Step Process to Get You on the Road to Recovery
Make An Appointment
What service do you need? We offer a range of appointments of different durations to best fit your needs.
Meet with your Personal Dietitian
Be paired with the dietitian nutritionist on our team and get continued support with one of our online groups. One-on-one counseling, in-person, or virtual. WE TAKE INSURANCE!
Take Control of Your Life
Heal your relationship with food and your body. Choose the best foods for your unique needs. Get the tools you need to live a healthy life. Receive continued support.
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)
Branz Nutrition in the Media
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