Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders' 17th Annual HEAL Conference, Provided by MAHEC
Oct 2–Oct 3, 2025 Planning Medicine Mental Health Public Health
Description
Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders (CRC for ED) and Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) are pleased to present the 2025 HEAL Conference. This program addresses disordered eating and eating disorders recovery by experts speaking on the most current research and practices. Licensed clinical counselors, mental health therapists, nurses, physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, dietitians, other healthcare professionals, and the general public are encouraged to join us. The annual conference, now in its 17th year, is expanding through collaboration between CRC for ED and MAHEC.
Event fees include administrative costs, educational materials, continuing education credits, breakfast, refreshment break, and lunch. Meals and refreshments provided will offer a variety to accommodate preferences. The Networking Event is provided by many of CRC for ED's Treatment Center Supporters.
Thursday Agenda
| 3:00pm-3:30pm | Registration and Exhibitors |
| 3:30pm-5:30pm | Keynote: "Social Change and the Weight-Neutral Paradigm" – Ragen Chastain, BCPA |
| 5:30pm-7:00pm | Networking Event |
Friday Agenda
| 8:00am-9:00am | Registration, Exhibitors, and Breakfast | |
| 9:00am-10:30am | "'Let's Get That B****:' Lessons from My Patients and Their Eating Disorders" - Dr. Mike Guyton-Nunley, MD, FAAP, FACP | |
| 10:30am-11:00am | Break with Exhibitors and Light Refreshments | |
| 11:00am- 12:30pm | "Nourishing the Whole Person: Nutrition Counseling through the Lens of Patient-Centered, Eating Disorder Informed Care" - Annie Goldsmith, RD, LDN and Courtney Robinson, MS, RD, LDN | " |
| 12:30pm-1:30pm | Lunch Break | |
| 1:30pm-2:00pm | "Embodiment Heals: Movement Practices to Support Your Clients and You" - Heidi Andersen, MS, LCMHC-S, RYT | |
| 2:00pm-3:30pm | "Exercise and Disordered Eating"- Dr. Jessica Knapp, DO, CAQSM |
Accommodations
(Group rates available for 10/02/2025 - 10/03/2025 only)
Address: 117 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, North Carolina 28803
Phone: 828-277-1800
Book Online: Click Here to Book With HEAL Conference Special Rates
Rate: $146+ (Must reserve by 4:00 PM Tuesday, September 2, 2025 to receive the special rate.)
Free Hot Breakfast Included
Address: 115 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, North Carolina 28803
Phone: 828-274-1800
Book Online: Click Here to Book With HEAL Conference Special Rates
Rate: $139+ (Must reserve by 4:00 PM Tuesday, September 2, 2025 to receive the special rate.)
In Collaboration With
For more information about Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders please visit their main website www.crcfored.com or any of their social media accounts:
LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook
Target Audience
This program is for Licensed Clinical Counselors, Mental Health Therapists, Nurses, Physicians, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Dietitians and other professionals interested in this topic
Objectives
- Understanding Weight Paradigms in Health and Wellness: Discuss weight loss paradigms according to current research, their impact on weight stigma, and associated harm for people of all sizes. Contrast with the weight-neutral paradigm and its potential to revolutionize healthcare
- Empathetic and Comprehensive Approach to Eating Disorders: Cover DSM-5 criteria for eating disorders, outpatient/inpatient treatments, and emerging techniques. Use patient insights to enhance empathy and rapport in eating disorders management, emphasizing practical strategies and evaluating knowledge through interactive exercises
- Inclusive Nutrition and Dietetics: Highlight patient-centered, humane healthcare and supporting individuals with complex relationships with food, movement, and body image. Discuss harm reduction in the evolving field of nutrition and dietetics and the importance of inclusive, empathetic care
- Embodiment in Practice: Discover the role of embodiment in recovery. Explore practical techniques for client support and provider self-regulation
- Special Focus on Athletes: Address challenges athletes face with body image, disordered eating, and exercise addiction. Cover screening protocols, distinctions like RED-S and the Triad, and return-to-play guidelines integrating current research and clinical best practices
Faculty
- Heidi Andersen, MS, LCMHC-S, RYT
- Ragen Chastain, BCPA
- Annie Goldsmith, RD, LDN
- Mike Guyton-Nunley, Jr, MD, FAAP, FACP
- Jess K. Knapp, DO, CAQSM
- Courtney L. Robinson, MS, RDN, LDN
Sessions
Are You Attending the Full Conference?
FULL CONFERENCE - Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders' 17th Annual HEAL Conference
10/2 3:30 PM – 10/3 3:30 PM
NOT Attending Entire Conference
10/2 3:30 PM – 10/3 3:30 PM
Are You Attending Just One Day?
Attending the Entire Conference
10/2 3:30 PM – 10/3 3:30 PM
DAY ONE ONLY - Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders' 17th Annual HEAL Conference
10/2 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM
DAY TWO ONLY - Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders' 17th Annual HEAL Conference
10/3 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Will you join us for the Networking Event?
Attending - The Treatment Center Supporters Collaborative Networking Event
10/2 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
NOT Attending - The Treatment Center Supporters Collaborative Networking Event
10/2 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Credits
You may need to click the plus signs below to see the credits offered for each session.
.700 CEU
The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.70 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.
7.000 Contact Hours
MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 7.0 Contact Hours.
7.000 NBCC Hours
Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5514. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. MAHEC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 7.0 hours
7.000 Nursing Contact Hours
7.0 Nursing Contact Hours Activity # AP 008-2432 Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
7.000 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM
Accreditation: The Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is accredited by the Southern States CME Collaborative to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation: MAHEC designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
7.000 Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists
MAHEC is recognized by the North Carolina Psychology Board as an approved Provider of Category A Continuing Education for North Carolina Licensed Psychologists. Approved for 7.0 hours Category A.
.200 CEU
The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.20 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.
2.000 Contact Hours
MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 2.0 Contact Hours.
2.000 NBCC Hours
Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5514. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. MAHEC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 2.0 hours
2.000 Nursing Contact Hours
2.0 Nursing Contact Hours Activity # AP 008-2432 Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
2.000 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM
Accreditation: The Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is accredited by the Southern States CME Collaborative to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation: MAHEC designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
2.000 Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists
MAHEC is recognized by the North Carolina Psychology Board as an approved Provider of Category A Continuing Education for North Carolina Licensed Psychologists. Approved for 2.0 hours Category A.
.500 CEU
The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.50 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.
5.000 Contact Hours
MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 5.0 Contact Hours.
5.000 NBCC Hours
Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5514. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. MAHEC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 5.0 hours
5.000 Nursing Contact Hours
5.0 Nursing Contact Hours Activity # AP 008-2432 Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
5.000 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM
Accreditation: The Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is accredited by the Southern States CME Collaborative to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation: MAHEC designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
5.000 Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists
MAHEC is recognized by the North Carolina Psychology Board as an approved Provider of Category A Continuing Education for North Carolina Licensed Psychologists. Approved for 5.0 hours Category A.
