Biography

Kelly Broadwater is a psychologist and certified eating disorders specialist with extensive experience in bariatrics. Her clinical practice includes conducting pre-operative psychological evaluations, providing pre-and post-operative individual counseling, facilitating group therapy for weight loss surgery patients, and supervising other bariatric mental health professionals. She is passionate about developing aftercare programming and is an expert on post-operative addiction and eating disorders, frequently presenting on these topics. She has been published in the professional journal Addictive Behaviors and written for the Obesity Action Coalition blog and Your Weight Matters magazine. Chaundra Evans is a registered dietitian who specializes in bariatrics and eating disorders. She is certified in Adult Weight Management by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and is an Integrated Health Associate member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Ms. Evans has previously been recognized by the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals as a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and approved supervisor, acknowledging a high level of competence and eating disorder experience. Pre-operative bariatric nutrition seminars and supporting clients throughout the post-operative journey have been a large part of her clinical work. She has presented at national and international conferences on bariatric nutrition and eating disorders and is passionate about educating other professionals about these specialty areas.