severe and my workouts became increasingly intense.  Within a short period of time, my behaviors snowballed into a full-blown eating disorder.  Looking back, I realize that my eating and exercise habits had been disordered for years.

Functioning on a daily basis soon became a struggle and I began to show – and feel – the effects of anorexia.  Still, I was able to tell myself that what I was doing was “healthy” - that I was “cleansing” my body.  Since I was away at college, my parents did not see me often.  When I went home for a weekend visit, my parents were blown away by my weight loss and confronted me.  It was not until that moment that I was able to admit, even to myself, that I had a problem and needed help.

I entered treatment for anorexia nervosa and exercise bulimia the next day.  However, it took several LONG years for me to want to get better.  In that time, I saw many health care providers, some who specialized in the field of eating disorders and some who were not as knowledgeable.  When I was finally ready to commit to recovery, I could not find a provider who felt they could adequately treat me at the progressed stage of my illness.  I will never forget the fear that I felt; to know that I was dying and there was no one in the local area to help me.

I vowed to fight the eating disorder, to recover, and to help others in their struggle.  I did not want anyone to ever feel as alone and hopeless as I did at that moment.

I eventually did find an amazing “team” of specialists to provide comprehensive care – which is crucial in eating disorder recovery treatment.  Without their expertise, plus the unconditional love and never-ending support of my family, I would not be alive today.

I believe that I experienced my eating disorder to be able to help others fight ED.  While I was in recovery, the treatment providers who were the most helpful to me were the ones who “got it” because of their own personal struggles.  They provided me with something that I had been without – HOPE...hope that I could fully recover, hope for true happiness, hope for a future without ED.

I am here to be your hope.

 

My Educational Background

My undergraduate degree is in business administration from JMU, where I did individual studies to research eating disorder treatment options and write Transformations’ business plan.  I have a master’s degree in Health Education from Virginia Tech and am a Certified Health Education Specialist.  I have attended several eating disorder and women’s health conferences to stay up-to-date on the latest research.  Each year I complete continuing education credits on eating disorder recovery and treatment modalities.

I have been working in the eating disorder field for over five years including, individual and group coaching, facilitating support groups, giving group presentations and writing articles.

Thank you for considering making me part of your treatment team.  I would be honored to help you in your journey to beat ED.

                   - Krystal Diehl Moyers

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OURHEALTH Virginia Article  (Oct. 2015)  ::  Bloom Article (Sept. 2011)

Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.

 - English Proverb

 

 

My Story

Finding Hope...Helping Others.

 

Helping others overcome their struggle with disordered eating and exercise is my life’s passion.

During my sophomore year in college, I went on a “diet” and began to work out more. Quickly, my calorie restriction became more and more