Alira: 8-Week Eating Disorder Program for Holistic, Trauma-Informed Healing, Melbourne based

Transform your healing with Alira – our 8-Week Holistic Eating Disorder Recovery Program, designed to support body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in trauma-informed principles and led with compassion, this evidence-based group program provides a safe, structured environment for individuals navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, ARFID, or body image concerns. Ideal for adolescents and adults (including NDIS participants), Alira integrates clinical dietetics, psychological support, and holistic therapies to promote sustainable recovery and self-worth. Weeks 1–4 build emotional safety, self-awareness, and inner trust through somatic movement, art therapy, sound healing, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness. Gentle nutrition education and trauma-informed psychological care help participants explore their relationship with food and body in a supportive space. Weeks 5–6 introduce family and community dynamics, strengthening social connection and reducing isolation. Group integration sessions and psychoeducation empower participants and their support networks to co-create pathways to healing. Weeks 7–8 deepen body acceptance, intuitive eating, and emotional resilience with advanced practices such as holotropic breathwork, somatic trauma release, and emotional regulation tools. Program inclusions: Clinical Dietetic Support: Individualised plans, food-related anxiety support, intuitive eating guidance, gut health care. Psychological Support: Weekly therapy focused on emotional regulation, trauma healing, and cognitive reframing. Holistic Therapies: Somatic movement, nature immersion, art and sound therapy, breathwork, and mindfulness integration. Small Groups: Age-appropriate sessions to enhance emotional safety and connection. Outdoor & Creative Sessions: Grounding and real-world integration experiences. Whether you're in early recovery, post-treatment, or feeling stuck in food and body challenges, Alira offers a whole-person approach to recovery—helping you restore