Be heard, seen and understood
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One of my greatest strengths is my compassion for others. Knowing your story and how you experience food struggles is important to me. I'm a naturally empathetic listener and years of providing nutrition counseling has enhanced those traits. I use a Motivational Interviewing approach that emphasizes reflective listening and elicits motivation from within you. Eating disorders are about more than food, so it makes sense to have a dietitian who understands how the psychological, physical, emotional and social aspects are effecting you personally.
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Receive Collaborative Care
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Because of these multifaceted aspects of eating disorders, a hallmark of excellent treatment is using a team approach. Since 2009, I've been working alongside a number of therapists, physicians, pyschiatrists, and other team members in a variety of levels of care. For more information on my background, feel free to scroll down to "Professional Experience."
Who else is on the team? You. I collaborate with you, the most important team member. It's your choices, your goals, and your treatment! I also like to include your primary support person, whether that's your spouse, parent(s) or close friend. |
Grow in Hope and Freedom
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While walking alongside you in your struggle, my goal is to increase your hope. Hope is not wishful thinking; it's the confident knowing that things will be better in the future. On a personal level, my relationship with Jesus gives me hope for healing for everyone experiencing eating problems. He is the ultimate counselor, advocate and healer.
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Sincerely, Erin Bushman, RDN, LD, CEDRD |
Professional Experience
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Branz Nutrition Counseling, St Louis June 2018 - Current Erin Bushman Nutrition, Atlanta Owner and Outpatient Nutrition Therapist January 2014 - October 2016 The Renfrew Center, Atlanta PRN Dietitian for PHP and IOP Programs 2014 - May 2015 The Eating Disorder Information Network, Atlanta Executive Director 2014 - May 2015 Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio Adolescent Medicine Eating Disorder Program Inpatient and Outpatient Eating Disorder Dietitian 2011 - 2013 The Center for Balanced Living, Columbus, Ohio PHP and IOP Dietitian 2009 - 2013 |
Education and Credentials
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Erin Bushman, RDN, LD, CEDRD
BS in Medical Dietetics at the Ohio State University, 2009 Graduated summa cum laude with honors, GPA 3.93 Ohio Dietetic Association 2009 Outstanding Dietetic Student of the Year |