Mirasol's Visiting Therapist Program

April 3-4, 2009

Mirasol offered the second in a series of free seminars on the alternative approach to eating disorder treatment April 3-4 at our headquarters in Tucson, Arizona. The seminar was attended by 10 eating disorder therapists and dietitians from as nearby as Tucson, and as far away as Seattle.

Guests stayed at La Joya de Mirasol, a 120-year-old former guest ranch and the future home of Mirasol's extended care facility.

The weekend began with a networking dinner at La Joya prepared by Mirasol chefs. After breakfast on Saturday, Clinical Director Shoshana Wallenmeyer guided a tour of Mirasol's adult residence and kicked off a case presentation. Participants included Wallenmeyer, Medical Director Dawn Bantel, Polarity Therapist Allison Pearson, Dietitian Emily Mason and EEG Technician Sara Ronhovde.

After lunch, we broke into groups for additional training in audio visual entrainment, polarity therapy, labyrinth meditation and desert flower essences. The weekend wrapped up with a sunset hike in Sabino Canyon.