Compassionate Eating Disorder Treatment

Personalized care designed to support your full recovery journey. We’re so glad you found us.

Personalized care designed to support your full recovery journey. We’re so glad you found us.

We would like to be your eating recovery community.

Alsana is an eating recovery community for adults of all genders. Our multidisciplinary team of caring eating disorder treatment professionals is eager to walk alongside and support you on your brave recovery journey.

Eating Disorder Treatment Programs for All Levels of Care

Alsana eating recovery community offers a continuum of care for lasting eating disorder recovery.

In-Person Eating Disorder Treatment Programs

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Alsana Connect - Flexible, Online Eating Disorder Treatment (PHP/IOP)

Virtual PHP/IOP provide whole-person, evidence-based care and help adolescents and adults hone their eating disorder recovery skills with peer support and minimal disruption to their daily lives.

  • Multidisciplinary virtual care team.
  • All-Inclusive Nutrition Philosophy.
  • Guided, recovery-compatible movement and exercise.
  • Compassion-focused approach to therapy.
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Meet Our Leadership Team

Jordan Watson

Chief Executive Officer | he/him/his

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Jordan Watson

Jordan Watson serves as Alsana’s Chief Executive Officer, bringing nearly 15 years of experience in the eating disorder treatment field. Throughout his career, Jordan has demonstrated a dedication to excellent clinical outcomes, positive client experience, and thoughtful expansion of eating disorder treatment services. His leadership is defined by an ability to align teams with a shared mission and bridge the gap between strategy and execution to better reach those in need of treatment services.

Jordan previously served as Alsana’s Chief Growth Officer for five years. During his tenure, he participated in the formation of the Alsana brand, built the company’s growth functions, and led the expansion of the company’s services. Prior to Alsana, Jordan held progressive leadership roles at numerous national eating disorder treatment providers. In addition, his early years in the field were spent in direct care working with individuals suffering from eating disorders. Those early years continue to fuel his passion to support those affected by eating disorders.

In addition, Jordan has previously served on the Board of Directors for two eating disorder non-profit organizations. He has also consulted for top healthcare services organizations outside of eating disorders spearheading growth, operations, and innovative program development. He holds a master’s degree in psychology from Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology. With his leadership, Alsana will continue to uphold its mission of holistic healing and comprehensive support for those navigating eating disorder recovery.

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Keesha Amezcua, LMFT, CEDS-C

Chief Clinical Officer | she/her/hers

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Keesha Amezcua, LMFT, CEDS-C

Keesha Amezcua serves as Alsana’s Chief Clinical Officer, bringing twenty years of experience in the eating disorder treatment field. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist Consultant. Keesha brings a wealth of expertise and a track record of clinical excellence to the organization. Previously Keesha held clinical leadership over all levels of care for both adolescents and adults as Vice President of Clinical Programming for Monte Nido & Affiliates. Keesha also brings international program development experience contributing to Wandi Nerida, Australia’s first residential eating disorder treatment center. 

Apart from her clinical work, Keesha has authored numerous publications on eating disorder recovery and regularly speaks at national conferences. She holds certifications as a Daring Way Facilitator and in specialized therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), enhancing her ability to deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based care. Under Keesha’s leadership, Alsana is poised to excel in providing outstanding care, fostering a nurturing environment for professionals, and shaping the future of the eating disorder treatment industry.

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Dr. Jay Joglekar, MD

Chief Medical Officer | he/him

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Dr. Jay Joglekar, MD

As Chief Medical Officer for Alsana, Dr. Jay Joglekar oversees all aspects of Alsana’s medical dimension. He works closely with program leadership, contract psychiatrists and physicians, medical nurses, and Alsana’s admissions team and reviews each client’s pre-admission medical assessments.

Before joining the Alsana team, Dr. Joglekar was an internal medical physician and leader in the eating recovery industry, overseeing five treatment programs (RTC, PHP, IOP) in the Washington DC region.

Dr. Jay Joglekar earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland and began his graduate from Johns Hopkins University. He completed his residency at HCMC in Minneapolis, MN (University of Minnesota) and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine).

As a physician with more than 17 years of experience, Dr. Joglekar embraces individualized, client-centric, collaborative approaches to care.

After medical school, Dr. Joglekar developed an electronic medical record at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD, while conducting a Phase II clinical trial on advanced head and neck cancers. He also completed a Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona.

Dr. Joglekar resides in the Washington D.C. area with his wife and 2 children, where he enjoys playing tennis during his free time.

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Jessica Harris, LMFT, CEDS

VP of Operations, Birmingham and Virtual | she/her/hers

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Jessica Harris, LMFT, CEDS

As the VP of Operations, Birmingham and Virtual, Jessica Harris joined Alsana because of their guiding principles and reputation for providing quality clinical care. She graduated from the University of California, Davis with a Bachelor of Art in Psychology and a minor in Child Development. She obtained her Masters in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Over the past 11 years, she has experience working with adolescents and adults of all genders and their loved ones at all levels of care including (inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient.) Previous to joining the Alsana team, Jessica opened residential and outpatient eating disorder programs across the nation and oversaw the operations of 11 programs in Washington, Oregon, and California.

Jessica loves to cook and try new restaurants, in her spare time she also loves to be outdoors exploring new hikes in the Los Angeles region and reading!

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Sherry Safavi, MA, PsyD

VP of Operations, California | she/her/hers

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Sherry Safavi, MA, PsyD

Sherry is deeply compassionate and dedicated, with 14 years of heartfelt experience working in the operations side of the healthcare field. She holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University in California and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D) from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles. Prior to joining Alsana, she served as a Regional Director overseeing multiple residential facilities and PHP/IOP programs in Southern and Northern California, showcasing her exceptional leadership, and operational acumen.

What sets Sherry apart is her genuine love for her work. She thrives on bringing hope and recovery to those she serves, guiding them through their journey with compassion and dedication. Her decision to join Alsana was driven by the organization’s profound commitment to compassionate care and collaborative teamwork, which aligns perfectly with her own values. What truly brought her to Alsana is the culture of “we are all in this together.” She resonates with the philosophy that everyone at Alsana is working together in a committed way, not only to each other but also to our clients. Her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of individuals and the organizations she serves is reflected not only in her professional endeavors but also in her personal life.

In her off-time, Sherry enjoys spending quality time with her family, including her four-year-old daughter, who brings immense joy and valuable life lessons every day. This dedication to both her professional and personal life is a testament to her unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others.

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Mary Elizabeth Akinaka, LPC-S, CEDS-C

VP of Clinical Services | she/her/hers

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Mary Elizabeth Akinaka, LPC-S, CEDS-C

Mary Elizabeth Akinaka currently serves as Alsana’s VP of Clinical Services. She is an LPC-S and CEDS-C and has been working in the eating disorder community and with Alsana for almost a decade. Mary Elizabeth is passionate about leading a team who have a compassionate drive for serving clients with intentional, effective, and individualized care. She enjoys being a part of a space that allows clients to have a brave space to work on their recovery journey.

Mary Elizabeth received her bachelor’s degree in Collaborative Special Education from Auburn University. She received  her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health and a Certificate of marriage and Family Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Mary Elizabeth loves interacting with individuals from all walks of life and is a believer that a significant aspect of our growth as human beings is through interaction, specifically those who stories look different from our own. In her spare time she loves spending time with her husband and two boys.

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Kevin Willson

Vice President of Admissions and Outreach

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Kevin Willson

As the Vice President of Admissions and Outreach at Alsana, Kevin brings over a decade of service in the behavioral health space, with a primary focus on eating disorders. His journey through the field has been marked by significant roles, primarily in Admissions and direct care, where his leadership and strategic vision contributed to the expansive growth of a leading national eating disorder organization.

Kevin’s expertise encompasses a thorough understanding of the treatment landscape, having overseen all functions of care coordination while playing key roles in developing and maintaining payor and provider relations. His commitment to improving patient access to care is driven by a deep-seated passion for service delivered with compassion, urgency, and integrity. These core values seamlessly align with Alsana’s guiding principles, underpinning Kevin’s decision to join this team of talented and dedicated professionals.

At the heart of Kevin’s professional ethos is a commitment to creating pathways for healing and recovery, ensuring that individuals receive the support and care they deserve. His strategic contributions to Alsana are not just about overseeing Admissions and Outreach; they’re about opening doors to transformative care, underscored by a profound understanding of the journey to recovery.

Outside of his professional life, Kevin is an avid surfer who finds peace and clarity in the ocean. His love for traveling keeps him exploring new places, and he’s currently on a journey to become fluent in Spanish – a personal goal that combines his passion for learning with his desire to connect with others.

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Tyeler Viel

National Director of Outreach | she/her/hers

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Tyeler Viel

Tyeler received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from San Diego State in 2005 and a Masters in Marital Family Therapy from The University of San Diego in 2007, getting licensed in 2009. Before joining Alsana Tyeler, spent ten years working in various therapeutic settings and private education.

Growing up in a small Northern California mountain town provided her with a unique perspective on food. Once a month, she and her sisters would pile into the car, with ice chests at their feet, to make the two-hour trip over the mountains to the “big city” to get groceries for the month. It was always worth the drive because they would find delicious cheeses, exotic fruits, and artisan bread along with other items that they didn’t have in their local grocery back home. Those memories remain vivid and play an integral part in how she now helps clients who are healing their relationship with food through supportive and holistic treatment they need.

Tyeler is often regarded as a people person. She loves meeting new people and bringing people together. Her loved ones would probably mention how much she enjoys planning fun gatherings through her unique perspective on creativity. She has a deep passion for the mountains and now lives in Texas, where she can admire the flat prairie lands from her living room window. She is an Enneagram 2w3, which means she loves vulnerable conversations, one on one, and helping others. The work she gets to do at Alsana is purpose-driven, it’s a company she credits with “letting her light shine,” which allows her to be herself and truly make a difference.

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Blake Romanini, RN, MSN, MBA

National Nursing Director | he/him/his

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Blake Romanini, RN, MSN, MBA

Blake received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Youngstown State University in 2018, a Masters in Business Administration & Masters in Nursing Leadership from Grand Canyon University in 2020. Before joining Alsana Blake, spent years working in pediatric emergency & an outpatient adolescent eating disorder clinic.

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Ali Beckman, MS, RD, LD, CEDS-C

Director of Clinical Nutrition and Movement Services | she/her/hers

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Ali Beckman, MS, RD, LD, CEDS-C

As the Director of Clinical Nutrition and Movement Services at Alsana, Ali assumes a pivotal role in upholding the standard of clinical nutrition excellence. Employing Alsana’s Adaptive Care Model, Ali meticulously oversees the implementation and maintenance of nutrition and movement programs, ensuring exceptional quality and consistency.

Ali’s journey towards this leadership position was sparked by an aspiration to make a difference in the lives of individuals battling eating disorders. Joining Alsana as a dietitian in 2017, Ali has since dedicated herself to guiding clients through the intricate process of healing their relationships with food and their bodies.

With a comprehensive background in addressing complex eating disorders, including Avoidant and Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), as well as expertise in diabetes management, Intuitive Eating, and Embodied Recovery, Ali brings a wealth of specialized knowledge to her practice.

The cornerstone of Ali’s professional fulfillment lies in her role as an educator and collaborator, working closely with fellow dietitians to tailor approaches that resonate with clients at various stages of recovery. Leveraging the transformative power of nutrition, Ali is committed to nurturing holistic healing in individuals, addressing not only physical well-being but also the intricate interplay between the brain, gut, and heart.

Ali’s ultimate aspiration for each client is to empower them to cultivate and sustain lives defined by vitality and freedom from the burdens of body distress and societal diet norms. She believes in fostering a deep sense of self-awareness and resilience, enabling clients to thrive in all facets of their lives, particularly in their relationship with themselves.

Ali’s passion for eating recovery was ignited during her collegiate years when she embarked on a dual exploration of nutrition and psychology. This interdisciplinary approach kindled her curiosity about the profound intersection between nutrition and emotional well-being, laying the foundation for her impactful career trajectory.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Ali finds solace and rejuvenation amidst nature, often spending cherished moments outdoors with her beloved canine companions, Petey and Mike, or nurturing her garden.

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Conditions Treated

Alsana provides individualized, whole-person care for adolescents and adults of all genders struggling with eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. With treatment and support, we believe full recovery is possible.

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Adaptive Care
Model®

Our Adaptive Care Model® reflects our integrative approach to eating disorder treatment. We focus on the total health and well-being of each client by empowering these areas: medical, therapeutic, nutrition, movement, and relational practices.

Alsana leadership and eating disorder treatment teams work collaboratively to develop, train, and create consistency within all of our clinics. Within this framework, we put the client first, offering the client essential tools as well as support to achieve a fully-recovered life.

Alsana's Adaptive Care Model for eating disorder recovery
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Medical Treatment

We heal bodies and minds.

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Nutrition

We believe in and practice all-inclusive nutrition.

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Movement

We support movement for every body.

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Therapeutic

We cultivate compassion.

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Relational

We are accepting of all lived experiences.

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We're So Glad You Found Us

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Treatment Outcomes and Perception of Care

92 percent of 2023 Perception of Care Survey responses received said clients would recommend Alsana to others in need of eating disorder treatment.

What Clients Say About Their Care Experiences

Find out what some of our alumni have to say about Alsana’s eating recovery community.

  • The staff at Alsana proved to be extremely talented in the art and the skill of not colluding with my eating disorder while also not treating me as if  I was an eating disorder…There is an unbelievable amount of safety at Alsana because of this and my gratitude is crazy high!

    Sydney
    Sydney
  • I found authentic joy in things I used to reprimand myself for doing. I took, and continue to take pride in the progress I made and continue to make. Most importantly, I am now capable of self-acceptance and self-love whether I succeed, fail or anything in between.

    Paul
    Paul
  • Alsana providers led me through so much illuminating self-reflection about topics that I had never before considered relevant to my treatment, recovery, or self in general. Alsana staff appreciate and treat the individual, and I felt this in and outside of therapy sessions.

    Kate
    Kate

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Alsana is a preferred in-network provider for all major insurance companies.

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Alsana Webinars - Free Continuing Education for Providers

Alsana’s thought leaders are pleased to offer free educational webinars to enrich and support our community of referral partners.

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All-Inclusive Nutrition Philosophy

With our “All-Inclusive Nutrition” approach, we believe in flexibility and enjoyment of foods without shame or judgment. Alsana’s All-Inclusive Nutrition approach embraces the usefulness of all foods, including those that are compact, innovative, and nutrient-rich, to aid in restoring and healing the brain, body, and gut microbiome. This approach to eating disorder treatment broadens nutrition healing for our clients from all cultural and diverse backgrounds.

Alsana’s nutrition program also accommodates vegan clients. Our goal is to create food neutrality by taking out the moral judgment of food and focusing on nourishment, flexibility, and pleasure in the nutritional healing process.

A Compassion-Focused Approach to Therapeutic Care

Compassion-Focused Therapy is at the heart of Alsana’s evidence-based approach to therapeutic care and is woven into every aspect of clients’ eating disorder treatment experience. This method is highly effective and uniquely well-suited to support individuals struggling with shame and self-criticism.  

Therapeutic care includes individual and group therapy sessions, both of which aim to help clients better understand and live in alignment with their own personal values and nurture healthy relationships with themselves, others, and a larger purpose.

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Accreditation

Alsana is accredited through the Joint Commission, an organization that seeks to enhance the lives of the persons served in healthcare settings through a consultative accreditation process emphasizing quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services.

Organizations that earn the Gold Seal of Approval™ have met or exceeded The Joint Commission’s rigorous performance standards.

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