We are now in-network with UHC and Cigna! Coming soon:  In-network with Aetna in 2026!

We are now in-network with Aetna, UHC, Cigna, and select Emblem plans!

Meet Our Team

At BALANCE, we are firm believers that recovery is possible for everyone with the right level of care.

It can be difficult to imagine what life looks like on the other side, free from disordered behaviors and consuming thoughts. But there is a way out.

Treatment at BALANCE means the opportunity for the most seamless road to recovery possible. We help you move boldly toward living free from disordered behaviors while pursuing your most fulfilling life with a unique and integrative approach.

Our mission is to work with you to develop a neutral and peaceful relationship with food and your body. Our goal is to collaboratively move towards healing, nourishment, and BALANCE.

Our Founder

Melainie Rogers, MS, RDN, CDN, CEDS-C Founder and CEO of BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™, melainie rogers nutrition, llc & Redefining Wellness.

Having struggled with an eating disorder herself, Melainie fully understands the complexities of the recovery journey and is now dedicated to supporting others in their quest to achieve long-term recovery as she has.

She is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), Registered Dietitian, NYU Professor, and an official mentor through iaedp’s (International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals) Connection, Outreach, and Mentoring Committee.

As a mentor, Melainie uses her vast experience to provide guidance to clinicians new to the field of eating disorders.

“BALANCE is an incredible place. Everyone who works here has so much poise, love, and professionalism in their demeanor. The staff are all amazing.”

– Former BALANCE Client

Admissions Team

Danielle Levitine (she/her)

Lead Admissions Specialist & Eating Disorder Specialist, MS, BC-DMT, LCAT, CEDS

Mary Christensen (she/her)

Utilization Review & Admissions Specialist

Meg Reilly (they/them)

Clinical Director (Interim), LMSW

Christina Irvolino (she/her)

Admissions Specialist / Program Therapist

Molly Haynie (she/her)

Intake Coordinator

Clinical Team

Mavis Seehaus (she/her)

Therapy Trainer and Supervisor, LCSW

Cameron Neiblum (she/her)

Program Therapist, LMSW

Shervin Shadianoo (he/him)

Medical Director, MD, Psychiatrist

Kate Dowdy (she/her)

Program Therapist, LMHC

Vatsala Sharma (she/her)

Associate Medical Director, MD

Julie Coello (she/her)

Program Therapist, LMSW

Erin Loughran (she/her)

Clinical Supervisor, PSY.D., CEDS

Anniet Roach (she/her)

Program Therapist

Nutrition Team

Blake Bittle (she/her)

Registered Dietitian, MS, RD

Claire Palazzolo (she/her)

Recovery Coach

May Boutaleb (she/her)

Clinical Nutrition Lead, MS

Meher Kanjani (she/her)

Recovery Coach

Sophia Nuce (she/her)

Recovery Coach

Pearl Patel (she/her)

Recovery Coach

Julia Semilof (she/her)

Registered Dietitian, MS, RD/ Intern and Recovery Coach Supervisor

Brooke Contreras (she/her)

Recovery Coach

Operations Team

Summer Husain (she/her)

Chief Operating Officer

Yasmeen Alhaj (she/her)

Program Director

Sara Lulanaj (she/her)

HR & Billing Coordinator

Marketing & Outreach Team

Alina Shaikh (she/her)

Lead Digital Marketing Coordinator

Amanda Nussbaum (she/her)

Social Media Coordinator

Misty Bell (she/her)

Admissions & Outreach Director

Brigitte Bentulan (she/her)

Google Ads Specialist

“BALANCE has quite literally changed my life and has given me such a unique and supportive community.”

– Former BALANCE Client

GETTING STARTED

The Foundation Of Recovery Starts
With Your Confidential Intake.

Our intake process provides expert guidance for determining the best treatment path for you.
We strive to take the confusion and overwhelm out of the process.

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