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Mary Beth Sodus
Registered Dietitian
More than 10 years of experience as a dietitian and nutrition counselor have made Mary Beth a passionate instructor on topics such as low-fat nutrition, label reading, and food safety. Mary Beth - a specialist in gastric bypass nutrition - has written teaching tools that empower gastric bypass patients to practice smart, healthy eating habits. Mary Beth’s background in medical nutrition therapy for obese as well as diabetic patients ensures that she will ably assist patients in making important lifestyle changes. "It's not just about the foods but also about making wise choices," she says. Mary Beth, who practices yoga and ballroom dancing in her spare time, also believes strongly in the importance of exercise.
Andrew Walen LCSW-C
Bariatric Surgery Support Group Facilitator
Andrew created The Body Image Therapy Center in 2008, specializing in eating disorders, emotional eating, body image, and preparation and aftercare for bariatric surgery patients. He has authored articles which have appeared in www.Dietwatch.com, www.GoodTherapy.org, and presented “A Treatment Model for Body Image Disorder” at the 93rd Annual Tennessee Conference on Social Welfare. He currently serves on the board of directors for the Binge Eating Disorder Association and is a member of the National Eating Disorder Association, The Eating Disorder Association of Maryland, and Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). To meet the growing needs of the bariatric population, Andrew has opened up offices in Baltimore County, Howard County and Anne Arundel County. He offers individual as well as pre-surgical psychological evaluations.
To learn more, visit www.thebodyimagecenter.com or email him at Andrew@thebodyimagecenter.com or call (443) 602-6515.
Robin Rudner
Registered Dietitian
Robin Rudner has always dreamed of making a strong positive impact in the lives of others. She received her B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics from West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 2008 with a minor in Psychology. While at West Chester, Robin was heavily involved in the nutrition community. She was an active member of the Student Dietetic Association and was elected to the executive board during her junior year. In addition, through a program called Sister- to-Sister, she became a certified peer mentor for women in sororities with eating disorders in an effort to promote positive body image in women. Robin completed her dietetic internship at Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts. Through the Simmons program, Robin completed rotations in community, food service, and clinical nutrition. She gained valuable experience coaching and mentoring people of all ages with a variety of nutritional needs. Her compassion, amiability, warmth, and vibrant personality enable her to establish lasting relationships with her patients.
Marcia Cooley, R.N., Ph.D.
Bariatric Program Mananger
Kristy Sudbrink
Bariatric Program Specialist
Tara Kelly
Bariatric Surgery Nurse Practitioner
Jennifer Hill
Patient Information Coordinator
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