- Claire Dorortik
- Clinical Therapist
Biography-
As a recovering anorexic, and a licensed clinical therapist (MFT), Claire possesses the pivotal life experience combined with the clinical understanding of the debilitating effects of chronic dieting, restricting, overeating, and the resultant feelings of guilt, shame and self-hate. Because recovery is a lifelong journey, Claire has made it her passion to provide the understanding and guidance that was so vital to her recovery. Claire recognizes that in a thin-obsessed society traditional diet programs chronically fail as they neglect to address the underlying emotional causes of eating behavior. Claire was drawn to L.I.F.E. because of their comprehensive approach that she believes is imperative to overcoming the cycle of dieting and overeating.
Claire holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, and a Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Additionally, she is a certified personal trainer (ACSM, ACE, ISSA, AFFA) and has worked for more than 13 years in the fitness field as a personal trainer, wellness consultant, biomechanics consultant, and rehabilitation specialist. Claire has developed programs for many organizations, including Nokia, Bally's Miracles For Moms, Prototypes Women's Center and Fitness Together. Claire has been a featured author for several publications including Trail Runner, Her Sports, and Ride magazines. She also writes continuing education courses for the International Sports Science Association, in an effort to improve the knowledge of personal trainers. Claire has spent the last four years focusing on the substance abuse recovery population and possesses a comprehensive understanding of chemical dependence and addictions, and the effect they have on weight, metabolism, and eating behavior.
