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I can answer questions specifically geared towards athletes and their eating issues. I would be able to assist parents or coaches with questions or concerns about disordered eating practices often found in the exercise and sports settings.

Experience in the area

I have a bachelor's degree in sports medicine and a master's degree in sport psychology. I am not a liscensed counselor but I am pursing my counseling education currently. I have also worked with athletes at every level for the last 15 years, particularly elite high school athletes and females.

Education/Credentials

bachelor's degree sports medicine master's degree sport psychology currently pursuing graduate degree in counseling psychology

Past/Present Clients

U.S. national team level female athletes High school athletes Semi-pro soccer

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Recent Answers from Ryan Hale

2009-11-16 getting my metabolism back:

Anna- it could be some time before your metabolism returns to "normal." there is no way of telling how long. It's even hard for your body to know what a normal metabolism is since you had disordered

2009-11-15 my friends are starting to worry:

Chloe- I'm not sure what kind of treatment you may have gone through the first time (if any), but if there are any unresolved issues that continue to make you want to change the way you feel by replacing

2009-11-13 getting my metabolism back:

Anna- my advice is not going to be very impressive or dazzeling. What I've noticed about your email is that you seem to continue to be concerned about the exactness of your caloric intake and what all

2009-11-12 eating disorder:

Mel- if your BMI is normal, I would concern myself more with how you are feeling about yourself (body image especially) and your feelings with food. Usually the place to start is with people's health

2009-11-11 underweight?:

Anna- I'll take your questions one by one. First, the amount of body fat and your hormone levels work together so that your period is dependant on having enough body fat. Like I said earlier, it's a

 

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