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Unraveling GI Distress in Eating Disorders:

A Root-Cause Approach for Clinicians

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

12:00pm Mountain Time 

Presented by Dr. Heather Finley, MS, DCN, RDN, LD, CLT, CEDRD-S

Private Practice Dietitian & Gut Health Specialist

Description:

Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as bloating, constipation, reflux, and abdominal pain are among the most common yet poorly addressed issues in individuals with eating disorders (EDs). These symptoms can impact nutritional rehabilitation, body image distress, and overall treatment engagement. This presentation will provide social workers, therapists, dietitians, and medical professionals with a functional and interdisciplinary framework to assess and address GI dysfunction in individuals with EDs. Attendees will learn about the gut-brain connection, the physiological consequences of disordered eating behaviors on digestion, and evidence-based strategies to improve GI function while supporting psychological and behavioral recovery.

Objectives:

Based on the content of the workshop participants will be able to:

1. Describe the physiological and psychological factors contributing to GI dysfunction in individuals with eating disorders, including the impact of chronic restriction, purging behaviors, and stress on digestion.
2. Identify assessment strategies to differentiate functional gut disorders from medical complications and determine appropriate clinical interventions within a multidisciplinary eating disorder treatment framework.
3. Describe evidence-based interventions to improve gut function in individuals with eating disorders while supporting behavioral recovery and psychological well-being.

About the Presenter:

Dr. Heather Finley is a registered dietitian with a doctorate in clinical nutrition. She and her team help people struggling with bloating, brain fog, hormone imbalances, and GI issues find lasting relief and feel excited about food again.

After battling her own digestive and hormone issues for nearly 20 years, Heather understands firsthand how nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset influence gut health. She believes gut healing shouldn't be restrictive, stressful, or all-consuming. Her signature approach helps individuals reduce digestive symptoms while expanding their diet.

Dr. Heather earned her doctorate in clinical nutrition from Maryland University of Integrative Health. Her expertise has been featured on Good Morning Texas, MindBodyGreen, Yahoo! Life, and VeryWell Health. She is the founder of the gutTogether® program for individuals and the gutPractitioner program for clinicians.