Opal’s Co-founder and Exercise and Sport Program Director, Kara Bazzi and fellow Exercise + Sport team speak about Exercise, Sport, Movement and Mental Health A Letter to Coaches, by Opal’s Director of Exercise+Sport — Kara Bazzi, LMFT What I learned by handling eating disorders and RED-S poorly as a coach Read more
EveryBODY is Beautiful: Documentary on Teen Body Image Opal staff were recently interviewed for a student documentary on teen body image. We are proud to be a part of this project and to support teens in navigating diet culture, media, and body image. If you’re curious to learn more on Read more
On June 2nd, in support of World Eating Disorder Action Day, Balance ED Treatment published “Redefining Wellness” an ebook for teenagers. The book is a response to the Weight Watchers’ campaign targeting teenagers and encouraging them to diet and lose weight. This ebook is a collection of contributions from HAES and Read more
Earlier this year, Opal Co-Founder, Kara Bazzi was awarded as one of Puget Sound Business Journal’s 40 under 40. Kara was awarded for her work in the eating disorder field, specifically in her work around sport and exercise. “I’m proud to be representing Opal with this award! I believe in Read more
Student Health Consortium organizes conversation about healthy eating Opal co-founder, Julie Church, CD, RDN speaks at the University of Washington in May 2015 for a presentation entitled, “Healthy Eating: Listening to your Body.” Read the article here.
Disordered Eating: Therapist Who Helps, Once Suffered Article by Kara Bazzi, LMFT, CEDS in Northwest Runner Magazine from June 2015 found here. She shares her own recovery story and involvement in the treatment of eating disorders in the world of sports and athletics
Kara Bazzi, MS, LMFT, CEDS, was interviewed for the April 2014 edition of Seattle Health Magazine! Check out the article here or go pick up a copy!
I am so excited about our first piece of press! Today we were a feature article in the student newspaper of the University of Washington. The article was accurate, with wonderful quotes from several different staff members. The student writer really seemed to understand our philosophy and approach and made an effort Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 30, 2012 ON FEBRUARY 1, OPAL: FOOD + BODY WISDOM LAUNCHES AN EATING DISORDER TREATMENT CENTER IN SEATTLE, OPENING WITH DR. ELIZABETH HUTCHINSON, MD OF SWEDISH FAMILY MEDICINE AS MEDICAL DIRECTOR Partial Hospitalization Program offered as all-day, highest level of care SEATTLE, WA – This week marks Read more