Christina Veselak, LMFT, CN

📚 International Bestselling Author of "EAT!: A Guide to Radiant Recovery Using Food and Amino Acids to Repair the Addicted Brain and Reduce Cravings" Achieved extraordinary success with this groundbreaking book, earning: 🏆 #1 New Release in Addiction & Recovery 🏆 #1 International Bestseller in Alternative & Holistic Medicine 🏆 #44 in ENTIRE US Kindle Store (All categories) 🏆 15+ #1 Bestseller Rankings across USA, Australia, Canada, UK & Netherlands 🏆 Perfect 5.0-Star Rating with professional reviews Introduces the evidence-based Feeding Recovery System - a revolutionary 7-key methodology using amino acids and targeted nutrition to repair the addicted brain, reduce cravings, and support lasting recovery. Professional Endorsement: "No shame, no blame: simply explanations on how your chemistry has gone awry and how to fix it with accessible solutions including food, lifestyle, and nutrients... This book is a must read!" — Dr. Hyla Cass, MD, Psychiatrist; Author of "8 Weeks to Vibrant Health" Transforming addiction recovery by bridging the gap between traditional treatment approaches and nutritional neuroscience for treatment professionals worldwide. Available in Kindle and paperback formats.

Eating Protein Saves Lives, Inc., provides education to the public as to how eating protein every 4 waking hours, along with other real food significantly reduces the mental health symptoms of depression, anxiety, violence, and insomnia, along with reducing cravings and relapse to addictive substances. We also offer an innovated online recovery meeting, to support people in pro recovery, food choices, and the other physical self-care aspects of recovery from addictive and mental health disorders.

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Powerful Nutritional Strategies for Effective Addiction Treatment & Sustained Recovery Feed the Recovering Brain 2025 Join us on April 30 – May 2, 2025 https://feedtherecoveringbrain.com/ Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin Upper Metro Place, Dublin, OH A groundbreaking three-day summit that will transform your approach to addiction recovery. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the future of addiction recovery. Welcome to the Future of Addiction Recovery! Discover how feeding the brain with essential nutrients can unlock new pathways to healing and sustained recovery. This summit brings together world-renowned experts, cutting-edge research, and actionable tools to revolutionize addiction treatment through functional nutrition. Whether you’re a therapist, counselor, healthcare provider, or recovery professional, this event will empower you with innovative strategies to make a real impact. Feed the Brain First for Lasting Recovery! This summit is designed to bridge the gap in addiction treatment by focusing on the brain’s nutritional needs. You’ll explore: The science of brain health and its role in recovery Amino acid therapy and biochemical nutrition for balance Practical tools to reduce cravings and enhance cognitive function

The Academy provides cutting-edge, in-depth on-line and live education and consultation services for the purpose of thoroughly training mental health treatment professionals and addiction counselors in the skills necessary to identify and effectively address the biochemical aspects of client symptoms through nutrient interventions.

The Alliance for Addiction Solutions is the non-profit professional organization for practitioners and programs which integrate nutritional and other natural approaches into addiction treatment, with the purpose of addressing the biochemical aspect of addictive disorders. I worked on the Board of Directors for many years as Treasurer, Membership Coordinator, and most recently, interim Executive Director. As primary trainer, I have organized and spoken at several 3 day trainings in the use of amino acid therapy and the pro-recovery diet. I have also represented the Alliance and spoken at national addiction conferences. I created a year-long online training program for the Alliance which I am now offering under the auspices of The Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition.

I help you identify and transform the blocks to your emotional wellness and recovery from Substance Use Disorders, by addressing biochemical, pyscho-social and spiritual aspects as desired. As a mental health nutritionist I help people effectively address their depression,anxiety, fatigue and insomnia using over the counter supplements such as amino acids, and an individually tailored meal plan. This approach is frequently used as an alternative to psychotropic medication. I strongly believe in feeding the brain before tweaking it, and have found that psychotherapy is often more effective when the client's brain is well-fed and in balance. When supplements and food don't work well enough to alleviate symptoms, I will "look under the hood" by using laboratory tests to identify underlying nutritional, hormonal, genetic and biochemical causes, which we then address as necessary. This approach is also very useful for people having a hard time staying clean and sober from all addictive disorders.

I have been licensed as a psychotherapist for over 30 years and am highly trained in several modalities. I specialize in working with adults who are struggling with life transitions, addiction recovery, trauma resolution, and complex PTSD. People with these issues often experience depression, anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain and relapse. I believe in tailoring my approach to meet the specific healing needs of each of my clients. I may utilize EMDR, somatic work, inner child work and other approaches as indicated. I believe each client brings unique strengths and resources to each session, and we work together as a team to build on those strengths and remove barriers to a full,joyous life.

As a mental health nutritionist I help people effectively address their depression,anxiety, fatigue and insomnia using over the counter supplements such as amino acids, and an individually tailored meal plan. This approach is frequently used as an alternative to psychotropic medication. I strongly believe in feeding the brain before tweaking it, and have found that psychotherapy is often more effective when the client's brain is well-fed and in balance. When supplements and food don't work well enough to alleviate symptoms, I will "look under the hood" by using laboratory tests to identify underlying nutritional, hormonal, genetic and biochemical causes, which we then address as necessary. This approach is also very useful for people having a hard time staying clean and sober from all addictive disorders.

Colorado Recovery Infusion Center is a 10-day outpatient addiction detox program, utilizing IV amino acids to support the decrease of withdrawal symptoms and cravings. I provide the biochemical and psycho-social intake assessment, recommend an initial diet and supplement plan, and together with the client, create a Continuing Care plan at the end of the program which includes nutritional recommendations. I may also recommend laboratory assessments to identify underlying physical or genetic issues which may be driving the addictive process.

I assessed prospective clients and ran domestic violence groups for offending women.

Studied general counseling psycology and specialized in marriage and family counseling.

Studied math, theology and philosophy.