Eating Disorders: Detection, Medical Sequela, and Intuitive Eating

Eating disorders often go undetected and untreated. Learn how to be more aware of the signs and symptoms of eating disorders and gain a better understanding of their physical and psychological impact. 

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About the Presenters

Shaun Riebl, PhD, RDN, provides trauma-informed nutrition therapy to individuals seeking treatment for disordered eating and eating disorders. His passion for this population began with his master's thesis studying eating disorders in male cyclists, and he continued to explore eating behaviors during his doctoral work. Dr. Riebl has held assistant professorships at UNC Chapel Hill and The University of Mississippi as well as research positions with Duke University. With nearly 10 years of clinical experience, he promotes freedom, flexibility, and nourishment with food while providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment for all people.

Christine Stockert, RN is a nurse who specializes in caring for clients with eating disorders. After seeing friends and loved ones suffer from eating disorders, she began working in the field as a Recovery Coach with the Oliver-Pyatt Centers in 2008. Her passion for work in the eating disorder field continued as she pursued her degree in nursing when she saw how much mis-information was shared about these diseases in the medical community. Since becoming a nurse, she has been able to educate clients, their families, and the community about the medical complications of eating disorders, and the resiliency of the human body.

Debbie Marton, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders. She has extensive experience working with eating disorders at all levels of care. She has also worked in outpatient settings specializing in trauma and Women’s Health as well as college counseling centers. She helps clients understand their eating disorders in the context of who they are and how they function in the world. She seeks to help people find empathy for themselves and treat themselves with kindness and compassion.

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