Someone who has never spent time in an eating disorder treatment center likely has questions, many questions. One bulimia and anorexia treatment center has the answers: Casa Palmera. Read the following FAQ about the treatment center’s unique, holistic approach to physical and behavioral therapy, then check out the center’s website at CasaPalmera.com for additional information.
Q: How is the anorexia and bulimia treatment at Casa Palmera holistic?
A: Casa Palmera addresses both the physical and mental issues associated with eating disorders. Therapies fit into four areas of treatment: medical/psychological, lifestyle, mind/body and environment. Upon arrival at the eating disorder treatment center, clients undergo medical and psychological evaluations. These evaluations continue throughout treatment to monitor the client’s progress as he or she progresses through individual and group therapies. Clients learn how to live a balanced life in the lifestyle core, one that includes a healthy diet, regular exercise and management of stress.
The bulimia and anorexia treatment center offers instruction in a variety of self-help methodologies in the mind/body core, such as meditation, yoga, tai chi and self-hypnosis. Clients also have access to therapeutic massage, homeopathy, nutritional supplements and acupuncture. Lastly, the environment core provides a relaxing setting for those undergoing anorexia and bulimia treatment. Casa Palmera spans more 37,000 square feet of Spanish-influenced architecture and expansive grounds in beautiful Del Mar, California.
Q: Are there private rooms at the bulimia and anorexia treatment center?
A: Yes. Those who prefer to share a room can stay in a double.
Q: What is the length of stay at Casa Palmera eating disorder treatment center?
A: Most clients stay an average of 90 days, with the minimum stay required coming in at 30 days.
Q: Does Casa Palmera accept insurance?
A: Yes. For those without insurance or with insurance that does not cover anorexia and bulimia treatment, flexible financing options are available externally through Serenity Loans.
Q: Are clients allowed to leave the eating disorder treatment center?
A: Yes, though supervised outings. These include outings to grocery shop, attend sporting events, see movies and take nature walks, among others.
Q: Are visitors allowed during anorexia or bulimia treatment?
A: Yes. Certain family members and loved ones take part in an intensive, three-day program with the client that includes educational and therapy sessions.
Q: How does a potential client begin the admission process?
A: Visit CasaPalmera.com to take a self-assessment quiz and/or fill out an online contact form. The website also includes extensive information about the center’s anorexia and bulimia treatment, for those who have additional questions. Potential clients also can call (866) 768-6719 to speak immediately with a Casa Palmera intake counselor.
About Casa Palmera: If you need answers to other questions about the bulimia and anorexia treatment center, go to CasaPalmera.com, email info@casapalmera.com, or call (866) 768-6719. The website and Casa Palmera live counseling also is available in Spanish. In addition to being an anorexia and bulimia treatment center, Casa Palmera treats chemical dependency and chronic pain.