Edit Template loriherold@gmail.com 727-420-5789 I have been a dietitian for 40 years. I have worked in two eating-disorder centers for a number of years and have had a private practice for 23 years. My goal is to help clients define a food plan containing a variety of non-triggering foods, and help them find peace around the food and achieve a healthy weight range. I am familiar with most food recovery groups. I have initial consults and you may request a follow-up as needed.
Anne Bories(French speaker)
Edit Template Spécialiste des addictions alimentaires anne.b111@yahoo.fr 0033645244610 and WhatsApp Certification INFACT : International School for Food Addiction Counseling and Treatment European Certification Board: Food addiction professional Je me rétablis de troubles graves du comportement alimentaire depuis plus de 32 ans sans rechutes. J’ai beaucoup d’expérience pour guider les personnes à se rétablir. Je peux également accompagner l’entourage de ces personnes. N’hésitez pas à me contacter pour un premier entretien.
Food Addiction Frontlines
Food Addiction Frontlines highlights clinicians at work in the Food Addiction field, interviewed by Dr. Vera Tarman of Toronto.
Marty Lerner
Marty Lerner Board Member mlerner@milestonesprogram.org Dr. Lerner is the founder and CEO of the Milestones in Recovery’s Eating Disorders Program in Cooper City, Florida. A graduate of Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Lerner is a licensed and board-certified clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and addictive diseases. He has appeared on numerous national television and radio programs, including The NPR Report, 20/20, Discovery Health, and ABC’s Nightline, and he has authored several publications related to eating disorders in professional literature, national magazines, and newspapers. USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and several local news outlets are included along with his recently published book, A Guide to Eating Disorders, Food Addiction, and Ultra-Processed Food Dependency. An active professional and participant in the “recovery” community, Dr. Lerner divides his time between his home in South Florida and the mountains of North Carolina with his wife Michele and their beloved dogs, Tucker and Willow. Facebook Linkedin
Susan Peirce
Susan Peirce Thompson Board member Bright Line Eating Bright Line Eating Bright Line Eating Susan Peirce Thompson Susan Peirce Thompson Susan Peirce Thompson, Ph.D. is an expert in the psychology of eating and a recovering addict herself, bringing personal insight and lived experience to the field of Food Addiction. Her own journey through addiction — first to drugs and alcohol, and later to food — has profoundly shaped her life’s work. Dr. Thompson holds a Ph.D. in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from the University of Rochester, where she focuses her research on the neuroscience of self-regulation, weight loss, and Food Addiction. She also has a strong academic background in cognitive psychology, having taught at the university level for many years. Professionally, Susan is best known as the founder and CEO of Bright Line Eating®, a global movement that has helped hundreds of thousands of people achieve sustainable weight loss and food freedom. Based on cutting-edge neuroscience and grounded in principles from Food Addiction recovery, Bright Line Eating offers a structured, online program that empowers individuals to rewire their brains and reclaim control over their eating habits. She has published multiple bestselling books, including the classic New York Times bestseller Bright Line Eating that explains the scientific underpinnings of food cravings, unrelenting hunger, and the willpower gap. Rezoom is all about relapse — how to conceive of it, what to do about it, and how to inoculate yourself against it. On This Bright Day is a daily meditation reader with inspiration to help Food Addicts in recovery to nurture a strong program each and every day. And The Official Bright Line Eating Cookbook has sugar and flour-free recipes for all occasions. Her fifth book, tentatively titled Maintain: The Surprising Psychology (and Simple Practices) to Keep Weight Off Forever is due to be published by Hay House / Penguin Random House in April, 2026. Her books have been published in multiple languages and have resonated with readers worldwide. Dr. Thompson is also a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and Food Addiction. She has appeared on numerous media platforms and stages, sharing evidence-based insights with both professional and lay audiences. Her work continues to elevate public understanding of Food Addiction as a legitimate and serious condition, and she plays a pivotal role in advancing research, education, and treatment options in the field.
Rachel Shwalb
Rachel Shwalb Treasurer; Executive Committee rshwalb@gmail.com Rachel L. Shwalb, MSIS, Ed.M., is a research data manager in the Heart Center at Boston Children’s Hospital. Rachel has been clean and sober since 1993. She has been abstinent from sugar, flour, and volume eating since 2003, and is maintaining a 90-pound weight loss. She credits the following with her success: 30 days in a treatment center for Food Addiction. Continued participation in a 12-step recovery program for Food Addiction. Continued work with a Food Addiction-savvy nutritionist. Rachel had to take out a loan to pay for her 30-day stay in Food Addiction treatment in 2003, and the results convinced her that treatment should be funded by health insurance to help all Food Addicts who need the help. Her passion to help other food addicts aligns with FAI’s mission to promote treatment of food addiction as a substance use disorder. Facebook Linkedin
Mark Cheren
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Sachir Ajlouni
Sachir Ajlouni Elected member, Executive Committee Email Sachir Ajlouni, an engineer turned business executive and a Food Addict, has struggled with weight and food-related issues for over three decades. Throughout this time, he has experienced fluctuations of over 1,000 pounds. However, he has managed to maintain stable recovery for the past decade, and has dedicated his efforts to assisting others in the MENA region who are also battling food addiction and eating disorders. In 2014, Sachir enrolled in Acorn Recovery’s three-year professional training course and obtained certification as a Food Addiction professional. He later enrolled at The International School for Food Addiction Counseling and Treatment (the INFACT School) to obtain another certification in Food Addiction counseling and treatment. This led to the establishment of Aglon Recovery, a platform offering hope and a structured path to recovery for individuals in need, particularly in the MENA region. Over the past five years, Sachir has been meticulously crafting a program tailored to Middle Eastern culture. Aglon presents a three-stage program that has demonstrated remarkable success in aiding individuals on their journey to overcome food disorders. Its personalized approach is rooted in the latest behavioral science research on Food Addiction and eating disorders, emphasizing a holistic wellness strategy that supports individuals in achieving and sustaining a healthy weight for life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e27YuvSMZ7U Facebook Linkedin
Mona Y. Obaid
Mona Y. Obaid Vice Chair, executive committee mona@aglonrecovery.com Mona Obaid, a former marketing executive, has a remarkable personal history, having triumphed over the dual challenges of cancer and Food Addiction. For more than 20 years, she grappled with weight and food-related issues. However, since achieving stable recovery in the fall of 2016, Mona has transformed her struggles into a powerful source of strength and dedicated herself to helping others on similar journeys. Under the mentorship of Sachir Ajlouni, she has not only navigated her own recovery but has emerged as a beacon of hope for those battling food dependencies and weight concerns. Mona holds certification as a Food Addiction Professional from the European Board for Food Addiction, solidifying her expertise in this crucial area. She is a cofounder of Aglon Recovery, an innovative recovery center that provides compassionate solutions and a clear pathway to recovery from eating disorders, particularly for individuals in the SWANA (Southwest Asian and North African) region. As the vice chair of the Food Addiction Institute, she is dedicated to raising awareness and expanding resources related to Food Addiction. Through her advocacy and commitment, Mona empowers others to reclaim their lives, promoting a compassionate approach to recovery that fosters hope, resilience, and lasting transformation. Facebook Linkedin
Theresa
Theresa, MS, RD, LDN Member, executive committee theresasez@comcast.net Dietitian, Nutritionist, and Pioneer in Food Addiction Theresa Wright is a nationally recognized dietitian and nutritionist, and a pioneer in the field of Food Addiction. She was among the first nutrition experts to identify untreated food addiction as the hidden cause behind the struggles millions face with food and weight. As the founder of Renaissance Nutrition Center Inc., Theresa developed a groundbreaking, gentle, sensible, and evidence-based recovery program from self-destructive eating that has been transforming lives for over 30 years. She tailors her program to meet each client’s unique needs. Theresa is a sought-after speaker at conferences, workshops, and retreats. She co-wrote the chapter “From the Front Lines” on Food Addiction symptoms for Food and Addiction: A Comprehensive Handbook, the first comprehensive collection of academic literature on food addiction, edited by Kelly Brownell and Mark S. Gold. In addition to her professional publications, Theresa has outlined her revolutionary food plan for a broader audience in her books, The Sane Food Solution: Transform Your Relationship with Food and Change Your Life and Your Personal Food Plan Guide. She has also authored three volumes of the cookbook Delicious Recovery. Theresa was named one of Today’s Dietitian Magazine’s “10 Incredible Registered Dietitians Who Are Making a Difference”. She was invited to contribute to the Overeaters Anonymous food plan guide, Dignity of Choice, and wrote an appendix for OA’s Beloved Brown Book. The European Certification Board for Prevention and Addictions Counselling has awarded Theresa the title of Clinical Supervisor, and INFACT has also named her a Clinical Supervisor for Food Addiction Professionals. Theresa holds BS and MS degrees in Nutrition Science from Drexel University, and is both a Registered Dietitian and a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCILoZKpQ2A&feature=youtu.be