Honoring Individuality. Inspiring Compassion. Changing Lives.

Located in the beautiful northern coastal area of San Diego, California, Montecatini specializes in the comprehensive care of females, aged 16 and older, who are struggling with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and other forms of disordered eating. Since 1991, we have successfully treated hundreds of adolescent girls and women with eating disorders and have become nationally recognized for providing services at the residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient levels

montecatiniof care. The key to our success is having a multidisciplinary staff that specializes in various treatment modalities and co-occurring disorders. Our clients play an integral role in the treatment process and participate in all aspects of their care plans. Our intensive, structured, and dynamic program, as well as a low client-to-staff ratio, allows us to deliver the personalized care necessary to help clients truly heal.

Montecatini2524 La Costa Avenue | Carlsbad, California 92009

Residential, Partial Hospitalization & Intensive Outpatient Programs

760-436-2657w w w.MontecatiniEatingD isorder.com

| 1

our vision M I S S I O N & P H I L O S O P H YMontecatinis mission is one of hope and long-term recovery. We believe treatment is a collaborative process and consider the client an essential part of the treatment team. Our goal is to help our clients return to lives that are not only functional, but joyful as well.

At Montecatini, we believe in treating the mind, body, and spirit. Our holistic approach to treatment addresses the complexities of eating disorders by utilizing several different treatment modalities. We strive to provide a life-changing, positive experience for all of our clients. Montecatini is contracted with most major insurance companies and many plans provide coverage or offer reimbursement for the cost of treatment. In the event that Montecatini is not an in-network provider, or benefits are not available, our intake coordinator may be able to assist in securing a single-case agreement. It is our goal to make sure you receive the maximum benefit possible. We aim to be flexible and helpful. As you make plans to receive treatment, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions, ideas, or suggestions regarding your care.

2 |

Please call us at

760-436-2657to set up your free consultation

P R O F E S S I O N A L R E F E R R A L

If you are a therapist or professional considering referring a client for any level of care at Montecatini, it is important that you are aware of our admissions process, our treatment programs and services, and our high level of commitment to a collaborative team effort. Your involvement is essential to the continuity of care and the successful recovery of your client. Our goal is to update you throughout the treatment process to ensure that a smooth transition is made back to your care. We invite you to contact us directly for further information about our admission process, our treatment programs, and the invaluable services we offer.

| 3

T R E A T M E N T T E A M

Our staff is comprised of a multidisciplinary team of experts, which include: A psychiatrist Registered dietitians Licensed marriage and family therapists Licensed clinical social workers Licensed clinical professional counselors Registered nurses Licensed vocational nurses Client assistants Physician assistants 24-hour nursing staff

Eating disorders are progressive and debilitating illnesses that, when left untreated, have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. Our multidisciplinary team of professionals utilizes a variety of integrative modalities that are proven effective in addressing the physiological, nutritional, and interpersonal deficits inherent in those who suffer from eating disorders.

The goal of Montecatini is to provide a beautiful, safe, and nurturing environment with highly trained and supportive staff to help clients navigate the recovery process. We believe that healing is possible and that hope is manifested daily, as we work together in support of our clients long-term recovery goals.

Our residential treatment program offers the following services:

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)

Individual and family therapy

Interpersonal process group

Nutritional sessions

Nutrition education group

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Co-occurring group

Family Intensive Program

Menu planning and meal preparation

Restaurant outings

Therapeutic gardening group

Body image group

Yoga

Spirituality group

Relapse prevention

Expressive art therapy

Discharge planning

Weekly mindful yoga

4 |

residential T R E A T M E N T

Many of the intensive residential treatment services at Montecatini are delivered by highly-trained clinical specialists with expertise in specific areas.

S A M P L E R E S I D E N T I A L S C H E D U L E (subject to change)

| 5

TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURDSAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

6:30 am Rise and Shine Rise and Shine Rise and Shine Rise and Shine Rise and Shine Rise and Shine

6:45 am Vitals Vitals Vitals Vitals Vitals Vitals

7:30 am Breakfast Prep/Meal Breakfast Prep/Meal Breakfast Prep/Meal Breakfast Prep/Meal Breakfast Prep/Meal

8:30 am Action Planning Gardening Chores Outside 12-StepGroup

Gardening Chores Breakfast Prep/Meal Breakfast Prep/Meal

9:00 am Gardening Group Mindful Walk Target Yoga or Mindfulness & Meditation

Gardening Chores

10:00 am Group Dinner Prep Labs PA/Nurses Process Group Therapeutic Outing

10:30 am Snack Snack Snack Snack Snack Gardening Chores

11:00 am Community Mtg Body Image Nutrition Ed Yoga or Mindfulness & Meditation

Snack Snack

11:30 am Process Group Process Group Spirituality/The Steps Therapeutic Outing(cont)

12:30 pm Lunch & Meal Process

Lunch & Meal Process

Lunch & Meal Process Lunch & Meal Process Lunch & Meal Process

Lunch & Meal Process Lunch & Meal Process

2:00 pm Expressive Arts Rest & Relaxation Rest & Relaxation Rest & Relaxation Rest & Relaxation Rest & Relaxation Visiting/Phone/Computer Time

3:00 pm Snack Snack Snack Snack Snack

3:30 pm Expressive Arts CBT/DBT DBT Meaning Making Beach Walk/Sit Beach Sit and Snack

4:00 pm Rest and Relaxation

4:30 pm Relapse Prevention Group Dinner Action Plan Check-In Nursing Group

5:30 pm Dinner Prep/Meal Dinner Prep/Meal Dinner Prep/Meal Dinner Prep/Meal Dinner Prep/Meal Dinner Prep/Meal

7:00 pm Outside 12-Step Open ArtPhone/Computer Time

Game Night:No PhonesNo Computers

Movie Night,Phone/Computer Time

Outside 12-StepGroup

EDA in House

8:30 pm Snack/Goal Review Snack/Goal Review Snack/Goal Review Snack/Goal Review Snack/Goal Review

9:00 pm Personal Time Personal Time Personal Time Personal Time Snack/Goal Review Snack/Goal Review Personal Time

9:30 pm Personal Time Personal Time

10:30 pm Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out

11:00 pm Lights Out Lights Out

healing P H P & I O PPartial Hospitalization Program (PHP)Montecatinis partial hospitalization program is designed as a step-down option for clients in residential treatment and those who are unable to sustain their recovery efforts in lower levels of care. Our program offers a multidisciplinary treatment approach to help clients navigate their personal recovery process. Our objective is to restore all of our clients to their optimal level of functioning so that they can lead empowered, healthy lives. Our partial hospital program is offered Monday through Friday and includes supervised meals and snacks, as well as weekly sessions with our primary therapists, dietitians, and psychiatrist. An individual schedule is tailored for each client following the completion of a clinical assessment. The success of our program is a culmination of a respectful, collaborative approach to treatment and a dynamic clinical team.

The following partial hospitalization groups are also offered:

Nutrition Education Meal Planning Body Image Interpersonal Process Group Relapse Prevention DBT Skills Training

6 |

Art Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self Esteem Yoga, NIA Spirituality Family Intensive Program

Montecatini offers a 6-bed residence for those clients who would like to live in a supportive community while attending treatment.

| 7

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)Montecatinis intensive outpatient program is designed to address the unique challenges faced by our clients through various group modalities, including dialectical behavior therapy. Clients learn to strengthen their recovery foundation and receive support as they implement these skills into their daily lives.

Our IOP meets 4 hours per day, 3 to 5 days per week with flexible hours to accommodate work, school, and family obligations. We also offer an evening IOP, which meets 3 evenings a week from 5pm until 8pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

We consider treatment to be a collaborative effort with active involvement of the clients outpatient therapeutic providers and family members. Our goal is to provide a supportive and nurturing environment where clients can learn, practice, and enhance the skills necessary for recovery. Our overall mission is to help our clients live lives that are not only functional, but joyful as well.

Our IOP provides the following groups: DB