It was the most amazing, life changing experience she has ever had. I feel incredibly grateful for the privilege of being able to give her this opportunity- all the counselors and kids who have supported and encouraged her the last 30 days were AMAZING!
She begged to stay 2 more weeks, which was a surprise because she didn't even want to go for ONE.I can't tell you what it felt like to see a child who the world has beat up, torn down, and confused the heck out of her about what she is actually supposed to eat - finally be FREE.Though she did have a dramatic loss of weight, I would pay all I could afford for the SMILE she gave me when I picked her up from camp.
She begged to stay 2 more weeks, which was a surprise because she didn't even want to go for ONE.I can't tell you what it felt like to see a child who the world has beat up, torn down, and confused the heck out of her about what she is actually supposed to eat - finally be FREE.Though she did have a dramatic loss of weight, I would pay all I could afford for the SMILE she gave me when I picked her up from camp.
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Included in your tuition: Our professional staff of full-time, year-round licensed counselors, nutrition experts and child development professionals provides guidance to parents before camp even starts. When we say we're here for you, we mean it. We're only a phone call, email or message away. And we're happy to talk to key teachers, counselors or your child's doctor to coordinate care if you'd like us to.
Empowered Wellness CEO & founder Eliza Kingsford, MA, LPC, NCC is changing the national conversation around healthy weight loss and weight maintenance for teens and young adults with a refreshing emphasis on positive body image and self-compassion.
She is the author of Brain-Powered Weight Loss and has been featured on CNN, Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, WebMD, Shape Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, Health, Healthline, Mental Health Weekly, Parade Magazine and others.
She is the author of Brain-Powered Weight Loss and has been featured on CNN, Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, WebMD, Shape Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, Health, Healthline, Mental Health Weekly, Parade Magazine and others.
Eliza Kingsford, MA, LPC, NCC, founder and clinical director of Empowered Wellness, author of Brain-Powered Weight Loss and former executive director of Wellspring is available to the media as an expert resource.
She'll provide objective insights, commentary and analysis on the treatment of overweight and obesity in children, adolescents, teens, young adults and adults in both traditional settings and therapeutic recreation environments including weight loss camps.
She'll provide objective insights, commentary and analysis on the treatment of overweight and obesity in children, adolescents, teens, young adults and adults in both traditional settings and therapeutic recreation environments including weight loss camps.
Empowered Wellness is a fun, high-energy community of wellness professionals helping teenagers and young adults reach and maintain their best weight, where they're happiest and healthiest. We empower our campers to break free from food and body struggles by giving them the knowledge, confidence and life skills to make smart decisions for a lifetime.
Simultaneous self-paced online course for parents with a focused, complementary curriculum that reinforces what your child is learning. Professional & peer support from our full-time therapists, behavior coaches & our active online community before, during and after the retreat. Rewire the connections between thoughts, feelings, decisions & actions to get the future you want.
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Jody Bolen
Dec 26, 2019
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My daughter attended the 6 week summer program with Empowered Wellness in Santa Barbara. It proved to be valuable for her (and our family) for so many reasons - limited screen time, individual and group therapy sessions, lots of time out of doors, interaction with kids from all over the world, development life-long friendships, opportunity to work on and get to know herself, plus engaging rewards campers can earn (surfing!), to name a few. I am impressed with what she has brought home with her in terms of confidence, independence, energy level, and the numerous camp stories! We sought out Empowered
Brad Murphy Normybrad
Dec 25, 2019
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Honestly, Empowered Wellness has changed my life. I used to struggle with my weight so much that I never used to leave the house. I was afraid of what people thought about me, I had major anxiety about everything. I attended EW in 2018, and hands down that was the time that changed me for who I am today. After EW 2018 I learned all the life skills and mental aspects that help with your weight loss and fitness journey. The care and support you receive after camp too is also amazing. The staff are always there for you, no matter what situation. I attended camp again this summer in 2019, and yet again
Beverly Bolen
Dec 14, 2019
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Life changing summer. Hands down the best summer I have had and probably will ever had. I met amazing people who have impacted my life in such a positive way. After being here for 6 weeks, I have never felt better about my body and how I feel I look. I no longer have negative thoughts in my head when I look in the mirror. This camp changed my mindset and I could never thank the Empowered Wellness staff enough for all their support. I don’t know what next summer has in store for me, but I know this past summer holds memories I will hold close to my heart for the rest of my life. Thank you to the
Joshua Siley-Waters
Dec 14, 2019
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This year with Empowered Wellness I witnessed the building of strong relationships and overall health Improvement. It was amazing seeing kids from all over the country come to Santa Barbara and learn great techniques from the instructors on everything from the Kitchen Ethics to Athletics.
The participants appeared receptive to ideas from one another and routinely applied what they had learned in the classroom. These led up to keeping each other accountable.
The instructors provided structure & were well equipped to deal with individual need and taste. The participants and instructor went on
The participants appeared receptive to ideas from one another and routinely applied what they had learned in the classroom. These led up to keeping each other accountable.
The instructors provided structure & were well equipped to deal with individual need and taste. The participants and instructor went on
Greg L.
Nov 22, 2019
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This is being written by an academic pediatric surgeon who practices a healthy skepticism when looking at most new things in life. I approached this camp not knowing if it would make a difference for my 16 year old daughter. It took only 15 minutes of arriving on campus for parents weekend that my wife (a nurse) and I recognized a dramatic transformation in her personality. This is not a typical weight loss camp; in fact, weight loss is secondary (it will happen) but Eliza and her unbelievably talented staff have a unique approach to weight loss. Why does it work? It’s not about calorie counting
Kelly Willenborg
Jul 29, 2019
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The 6 weeks our son spent at your camp allowed him to experience various ways to bring fun into fitness but most importantly he was taught to understand more about self-talk and care, responsibility for choices. He lost 35 lbs but more importantly he came back with improved satisfaction with himself. He never once asked to come home during the stay and spoke highly of the program itself. We have been pleased with the staff and their program.
Kelli Griggs
Nov 05, 2018
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I have so much to say about Sophie's (age 14) camp experience at Empowered Wellness (here's the short version). It was the most amazing, life changing experience she has ever had. I feel incredibly grateful for the privilege of being able to give her this opportunity- all the counselors and kids who have supported and encouraged her the last 30 days were AMAZING! She begged to stay 2 more weeks, which was a surprise because she didn't even want to go for ONE -haha. She got to be a tech free kid, averaged 20k steps per day PLAYING outdoors (not working out) and enjoyed fresh whole foods while detoxing