Del Mar, CA, December, 2009 – Casa Palmera is a state of the art, progressive center for Eating Disorder Treatment. This facility strives to meet benchmark performance standards that set it above other similar treatment centers. Because of its commitment to quality healthcare, Casa Palmera has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. The Joint Commission is a not for profit organization that accredits and certifies more than 17,000 healthcare organization and programs in the United States. Accreditation and certification by this organization is recognized as a symbol of quality; it demonstrates that an organization is dedicated to meeting performance standards that go beyond normal requirements. This dedication can be seen in the treatment programs offered at Casa Palmera.

Casa Palmera offers a unique holistic approach to healing and caring for individuals and family members. A holistic approach encompasses every facet of one’s life and person. The four core elements of treatment and healing are; 1)Medical/Psychotherapy, 2) Lifestyle, 3)Complementary medicine, and 4) Environmental care.

The first element, Medical/Psychotherapy, includes 24 hour, 7 day a week nursing care. Clients receive ongoing psychotherapy, which includes both individualized and group therapy. The group psychotherapy is focused on targeting underlying personality issues as well as problem symptoms that may interfere with a person’s ability to function at his/her highest level.

The Lifestyle core element is based on the fact that a healthy lifestyle is fundamental to the physiological and psychological well being of all humans. Casa Palmera insures that clients have the opportunity to maintain a healthy diet, enjoy a more fit body through regular exercise, an learn about stress management tools while considering aspects of their own spiritual well being.

Supportive, or complementary modalities offered include active self-help methods such as meditation, yoga, tai chi and even self-hypnosis. These techniques help individuals control stress and calm their minds even after they return home. Other supportive medicines provide that help to develop a healthy body and a calm mind include acupuncture, therapeutic massage homeopathy and nutritional supplements.

The tranquil environment of Casa Palmera is especially conducive to personal growth, healing and self discovery. A koi pond, Zen garden, ropes challenge course and an organic vegetable garden are all add to the healing milieu.

The Anorexia treatment addresses the underlying causes of the problem. By discovering the cause the problem can be resolved. Eating Disorder Treatment is a specialty of the center. Participants are provided nutritional therapies in order to aid in making healthy food choices. Additionally, meditative practices, progressive relaxation techniques and expressive therapies are provided. While females are the typical eating disorder clients, it is a fact that men also suffer with these issues. The Bulimia treatment is often utilized by male participants.

About Casa Palmera: Casa Palmera integrates state of the art western scientific knowledge with proven, ancient eastern healing techniques in Eating Disorder Treatment. Both the Anorexia treatment and Bulimia Treatment programs are designed to use the combined effect of these techniques to address the whole person which allows discovery of the root causes of the problems.

Contact Information:
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http://www.casapalmera.com
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888.481.4481