Center for Eating Disorders

Excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders has been a specialty area of Dr. Melinda Green for more than 25 years.  Recognizing the lack of research in this area, Dr. Green began conducting clinical trials in 1999 designed to improve prevention and treatment paradigms for clients with eating disorders.  In 2018, Dr. Green started her own private practice with the intent to better serve clients with eating disorders in the State of Iowa by increasing the number of specialty providers in the State, continuing clinical research and education, and training the new generation of eating disorder specialists.  That emphasis continues today.

Our Eating Disorder Specialists

Eating Disorder Research

We regularly conduct clinical trials to improve upon treatment paradigms and conduct etiological research to better understand correlates and risk factors.  Please see links to our research publications and presentations here.

We are conducting a clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of an etiological group therapy program for the treatment of eating disorders.  Group therapy and eating disorder assessments are offered at no cost in this trial.

Nutrition Counseling

Offered by Olivia Gradoville, RD

Nutrition counseling is offered by a registered dietitian. Our goal is to provide an individualized approach and assist in creating a balanced, sustainable, and enjoyable approach to eating and one's relationship with food and their body. 

Please note that the services for our Registered Dietitian are not covered by insurance.  Unfortunately, the State of Iowa has not passed a bill that requires outpatient dietitian services to be covered by commercial insurance plans.  Therefore, many insurance plans do not cover this vital service.  Therefore, our dietitian is unable to accept your insurance policy and will request payment at the time of your appointments.  Please read and sign the dietitian consent form which further explains these details.

Medical Monitoring

Our medical team is specially trained in understanding the need for comprehensive medical monitoring and referrals to appropriate levels of care for our clients with eating disorders.