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Dawn Smith-Theodore, MA, MFT, CEDS

Dawn Smith-Theodore is a former professional dancer, owned a dance studio for 25 years in Los Angeles and is the author of “TuTu Thin” A Guide to Dancing Without an Eating Disorder. Dawn has written articles for Pointe Magazine and her book has been featured in Pointe, Dance Teacher and Dance Magazine.  Dawn is a leader in the field of eating disorders, adding to her psychotherapy practice the insights of a dance professional who is recovered from anorexia nervosa.  Dawn has treated eating disorders for over 20 years and has a private practice in Los Angeles. She was a Clinical Director and National Director of Day Treatment Services for Monte Nido. Dawn appeared on “Starving Secrets” as an eating disorder expert on Lifetime. Dawn enjoys speaking to dancers around the world on how to be a healthy dancer from a psychological perspective as well as helping parents and dance educators on prevention and early identification of eating disorders. 

 

http://www.dawntheodore.com