Yoga-Based Eating Disorder Recovery Programs - Our Team
Learn about our dynamic team at Inner Door Center, that will empower you to grow and transform.*
Our staff is highly skilled and specializes in eating disorder recovery along with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders, which often go hand in hand with eating disorders. In addition, we offer counseling related to marriage and family challenges, parenting and juvenile justice matters along with post traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety all of which our staff brings a wealth of experience.
We are licensed physicians, psychotherapists, yoga therapists, registered yoga teachers, creative arts therapists and registered dietitians.
Founder and Program Director
BEVERLY PRICE, RD, MA, E-RYT is a nationally renowned Registered Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist and Registered Yoga Teacher who is recognized for her distinctive approach to eating disorder recovery and food/body image issues using yoga. She is an author, newspaper columnist and national presenter. Beverly blends mindful and conscious eating with yoga in her Reconnect with Food® personal counseling and group support programs at Inner Door Center and is the program director. She has published and presented several peer reviewed articles of research in her career.
LISA BALLO, BS, RYT is passionate about helping teachers and kids succeed. As a certified YogaEd instructor, she leads a practice that inspires others in developing self-esteem, focus and self-awareness. Lisa is a graduate of the Karma Yoga teacher training program. She supports the well-being of children throughout the community by mentoring a group of young women and volunteering with Orchard’s Children’s Services and Renaissance Unity Youth Ministry. Lisa has completed Waldorf Foundation Courses, Imago Relationship Training, Non-Violent Communication, Dale Carnegie, Reconnect with Food ® Professional Development Program, Somatic Healing, Sacred Balance Intuition Development Courses and Your Choice three year leadership training. She is trained in Vipassana and Primordial Sound Meditation.
ARTHUR EFROS, MD INTERNIST is board certified in internal medicine and has an interest in geriatrics. Art's medical degree is from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. His current practice is with Northwest Internal Medicine, a division of Millennium Medical Group. His special interest in eating disorders lends itself to our programs at Inner Door Center as we utilize Dr. Efros's expertise in the management of our clients.
STEVEN FISCHER, PHD is the first Fully Licensed Psychologist in the State of Michigan to also become a Certified Nutritional Consultant. Originally trained in the medical sciences, Dr. Fischer received his B.S. degree in biology and chemistry. He then completed graduate study at the University of Minnesota in psychopharmacology and experimental psychology. He obtained his PhD in psychology and psychiatry from Michigan State University in 1982. In 2006, he completed additional training in nutrition and became a Certified Nutritional Consultant. Dr. Fischer is a former Associate Adjunct Professor in the Psychiatry Department of MSU’s College of Medicine and was also a Clinical Supervisor in the Medical School at Wayne State University.
MARIE FOX, MSW, LCSW, RYT is a licensed masters social worker and registered yoga teacher, with additional studies in the emotional freedom technique. She offers support for individuals working with the 12-step program for alcohol, substance abuse and related addictions along with eating disorders. Her philosophy of addiction is that addiction offers a false sense of relief from guilt, depression, fear, and other destructive internal promptings. Once addiction has set in, retraining the mind to accept that there is another way is her specialty. By helping you learn how to relax the mind, the body naturally follows. This is the mind/body connection. Marie runs Reconnect with Life yoga and discussion program at Inner Door Center along with the yoga and group therapy portion of our eating disorder intensive programs. Marie is the lead group therapist at Inner Door Center. To learn more about Marie, visit her personal website at www.moksayogatherapy.com
JEFFREY FRIEDLAND, PSY.S., CAAC, RYT is a limited licensed psychologist, certified advanced addictions counselor and a fourth year doctoral candidate at the Michigan School of Professional Psychology (formerly Center for Humanistic Studies). Jeffrey has provided mental health and substance abuse therapy at Eastwood Clinics, Haven, Common Ground Sanctuary, Insight and Key Psychological. He is also a registered yoga teacher and meditation facilitator at homeless and drug treatment centers.
SARAH GROGAN, MA, LLP is a limited licensed psychologist and a graduate of the Center for Humanistic Studies. Sarah is also a performer and blends her passion for acting, concentrating in improvisation, into her therapeutic counseling sessions. Sarah offers her creative arts talents in our eating disorder intensive program, where her skills help clients to uncover blocks and channel positive energy. She is also the lead therapist for our intensive programs at Inner Door Center.
LISA HOWARD is a well-traveled and cultured chef that offers the most unique and hands-on coaching and support in our eating disorder intensive food experiential. Lisa also offers cooking classes at Inner Door Center along with food coaching services. To learn more about Lisa, visit her personal website at www.theculturedcook.com
NANCY McCAOCHAN, MA, E-RYT 200 is a college professor and registered yoga teacher, with specialized training through the Foundation for Shamanic Studies. Her unique foundation led to the synthesis of shamanism and yoga. The result is Shamanasana. In addition to Shamanasana, Nancy practices Vipassana, a type of Buddhist mindfulness meditation. She facilitates meditation, dance and movement along with the music therapy component of the Reconnect with Food ® Intensive Programs, along with life skills building, career assessment, time management, study habits, and other personal development program aspects. Nancy also offers private yoga therapy at Inner Door Center and is the lead skills and creative therapist. To learn more about Nancy, visit her personal website at www.shamanasana.com
BETSEY MIKULEC, RD, MA is a registered dietitian and an exercise physiologist along with Director of Nutrition at Inner Door Center. She has a weekly column in the food section of The Detroit News where she converts traditional recipes into healthy varieties and experiments with out of the ordinary foods. Betsey has experience in several different arenas including pharmaceutical research at Sinai Hospital of Detroit (now Detroit Medical Center) and under Charles Lucas, MD at Beaumont Hospital along with diabetes, kidney disease, weight management, bariatric surgery and also provides corporate wellness programs. She appears on local news and is interviewed frequently for magazine and newspaper articles.
DARCI NOONCHESTER, MS, RD is a registered dietitian and an exercise physiologist. She is completing her degree in Naturopathic Medicine to be come a Naturopathic Doctor (ND). Darci has practiced as a Michigan dietitian specializing in weight loss and bariatric surgery for seven years. She has extensive experience in functional medicine, a personalized patient centered approach using the whole person to help create balance through healthy lifestyle changes using food and supplementation. Darci has been interviewed by various personalities, including Peter Nielsen.
AMY PASSIAK is our office manager. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Loyola University of Chicago, and is currently pursuing a second degree in Nursing at Wayne State University. Amy is a tremendous asset to our team.
ROBERT POHL, MD graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1973 and went on to train in psychiatry at the Lafayette Clinic. He is board certified in adult psychiatry and is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. In addition to seeing patients, Dr. Pohl has taught psychiatry and conducted clinical research for 30 years as a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He has recently left that position and is now in full time private practice. Dr. Pohl specializes in psychopharmacology and is author or co-author of over 120 peer-reviewed scientific publications related to anxiety and depression. Journal editors have asked Dr. Pohl to review the work of other researchers for potential publication in the American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatry Research, the American Heart Journal, Depression and Anxiety, Biological Psychiatry, and Bipolar Disorder. Dr. Pohl often gives talks to other physicians about new medications.
TRICIA STEHLE, LMSW has been in the field of mental health and psychology for over 15 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Eastern Michigan University, and a Masters degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Michigan. She is presently pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, with a focus on Eating Disorders and Sports Psychology. Tricia specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, and offers a combinational approach in her treatment, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused treatment. She has a vested interested in eating disorder treatment, and has presented throughout the community, educating individuals on healthy body image, and prevention of eating disorders in youth. She regularly presents to professionals on etiology of eating disorders and treatment, as well as comorbid disorders (such as shopping addiction). Tricia works primarily with adolescents and adults, but has counseled all age brackets.
JANICE STEINGOLD, BFA is a graduate of the renowned, College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan, with an emphasis in art education and psychology. She is an accomplished artist and graphic designer, and believes that art can open channels in a more meaningful and personal way to gain greater knowledge in one's own psyche. Janice has been involved with Beverly Price's Reconnect with Food ® programs from its inception. Her personal struggle with food issues gives Janice an understanding of what many are going through and can relate on a very personal level. Art is Janice's personal expression, and she provides the most innovative creative art experientials for clients in our comprehensive eating disorder programs. Using all forms of media and use of all senses, Janice is excited to help others achieve that same expression.
JULIE STULBERG, BS, RYT is a Registered Yoga Teacher and Recovery Specialist in the Reconnect with Food® programs. She has incorporated her healing gift of yoga at Gilda's Club, automotive companies, public schools, Sandra Parker, MSW’s Freedom Project and at Children's Village. Julie’s personal journey lends itself to making strong connections with clients who are struggling with eating disorders and related addictions. With her intuitive and empathic style, she is able to reflect and teach clients in our intensive programs how to tap into their inner wisdom. Julie is a frequent speaker in the community and in the media on eating disorder recovery. She has been featured at Beaumont Hospital’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week Program along with health stories on WDIV and WXYT TV. She has also been featured in various eating disorder print articles and websites.
ALICE SUBIA, RN, MS, RYT is a Registered Nurse and Registered Yoga Teacher.
She takes pride in being a creative and reliable individual. She enjoys working with other team members to conduct individualized programs that facilitate a client’s personal growth, state of physical well-being and self-empowerment. Alice's background in nursing and her experience in patient education have enhanced these abilities to work with a diverse client population. Alice is trained in Hatha yoga and is also a laughter yoga leader. In addition, she volunteers at Gilda's Club where she teaches a regular chair yoga class.
* If you are looking to join our dynamic team as an independent practitioner, or as a creative arts professional, please contact Amy Passiak at 248-336-2868.
Potential psychotherapists will be required to undergo an extensive interview with our staff and provide valid references. Background check will also need to be completed, by our office, through respective board of licensure as required by entities that govern our facility. In addition, practitioners must be committed to acts of compassion and loving kindness.
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