Gillian Hood
Bio
dy Image Day Guide:
Bad body image days often have nothing to do with your body. This doesn’t mean they aren’t really hard to get through. In this guide, you’ll learn what the focus on your body might really be about, and a variety of strategies to manage it, no matter the cause: healthieroutcomes.kit.com/bodyrespect
Free Post-Binge Recovery Guide:
3 simple self-care steps to prevent the spiral of shame while recovering from a binge episode. Discover the truth about the cycle of binging and how to break free without beating yourself up, continued deprivation, or “fixing” your body: https://healthieroutcomes.kit.com/bingerecovery
Causes and Organizations
• HEALers Circle Member/Provider, Project HEAL (2025 - Present): HEALers Circle members are providers working with Project HEAL to dismantle dysfunctional & problematic systems of care affecting those with eating disorders. Members aim to increase access to ED treatment for those who have not had access, while ensuring support that takes a holistic perspective, offered by trauma-informed & culturally competent providers. They build community & work with like-minded providers to promote & improve health equity.
• ANAD (National Association of Anorexia & Associated Disorders) Peer Support Group Facilitator (2024 - Present): Facilitating/co-facilitating eating disorder peer support groups, including the People in Larger Bodies group, the Binge Eating Disorder group, & the Older Adults recovery group.
• ANAD Eating Disorder Recovery Mentor (March 2025 - Present): A recovery mentor is someone with lived experience with an eating disorder who has achieved and maintained recovery for at least two years. Mentors meet with mentees weekly, offering support, empathy, & hope, and serve as role models for those in ED recovery.
• Member of the Board of Directors for the Center for Mindful Eating (2024 - Present): Collaborate with fellow board members, leadership, & the Executive Director to promote TCME’s vision, “We envision a world where all persons are treated with dignity and compassion and have the freedom, support, and resources to cultivate a peaceful relationship with food and body through the practice of mindful eating."
Certifications and Credentials
SELECTED CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE
• MS, Exercise Physiology, United States Sports Academy
• BA, Kinesiology, San Jose State University
• Wellcoaches certified Health & Wellness Coach
• National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)
• International Coach Federation Professional Certified Coach (ICF-PCC)
• Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, The Intuitive Eating Pros
• Certified Exercise Physiologist, EP-C, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• Body Trust® Certified Provider, The Center for Body Trust
• HeartMath Certified provider in Stress, Anxiety & Emotional Regulation
• iMove® Certified Practitioner