The Center – A Place of Hope

I arrived at the center after I was delivered there by a couple of friends and family members hoping that I could be «healed» of what they see as depression. I was promised many things that were never delivered. I was placed in a room with an individual suffering from severe PTSD. This person made it very clear what that they could do and not remember anything. I shared my concerns to no avail. I do not and would not ever recommend this place. Ever!
I received a note from Unilocal saying that I created an inappropriate comment, I do not feel the above is inappropriate, There are no names attached that can in any way identify anyone specific, There are laws that keep that information confidential HIPPA. I have not violated any such laws by my comments. I simply had a less than successful experience and therefore do not and will not recommend this place,

I arrived at The Center with a very broken spirit due to abusive life events. During my four-​week stay, I attended one-​on-​one therapy sessions and classes on depression, emotional abuse, women’s anger, body image issues, anxiety/​stress, co-​dependency, PTSD, and destructive behaviors.
The staff doctor worked with me, reviewing the results of my blood tests and sleep test, and he did an in-​depth evaluation on any nutritional supplements I was or wasn’t taking, as well as evaluating with me any prescription or over-​the-​counter medications I was currently taking.
The staff fitness trainer did a full workup on my stats including: weight, body fat percentage, BMI, stress tolerance, and overall physical condition. We also went on power walks and had full access to the nearby fitness center.
I had sessions with the nutritionist who reviewed my eating habits and helped me develop better ones. I went to cooking classes and learned how to prepare wholesome and natural foods.
After a session with the therapist who specializes in PTSD (Post-​Traumatic Stress Disorder) I realized for the first time why I am sometimes triggered by a certain situation or two, and I learned steps I can take to overcome it.
Each staff member wanted the best for me and worked hard to provide just what I needed. Sometimes what was most needed was the direct truth spoken in love. Ouch. This can be hard stuff to take, but it’s authentic, and it leads to healing. (Some clients who are not ready to be honest with themselves take offense, put up a wall, and sometimes spout negative opinions on public review sites.) I knew that love and compassion were behind it all, and when I finally allowed myself to open up and trust the process, that’s when positive life changes started taking place.
I went to The Center with an empty (proverbial) tool kit. With every class, every session, every event, I was empowered with tools to tuck away in my tool box. We covered much territory during my stay, and now that I am back in the main stream of life, when an issue or challenge comes up, I have the power and knowledge to go to my tool box and pull out the wisdom and strategy I need to gain victory over the situation. I could not have gotten to the place where I am without help from The Center.
I thank God for Dr. Jantz and the incredible staff at The Center committed to helping people heal.

Oh The Center. This truly is a place of hope, because it gave me hope. I spent 5 weeks here and if I could have stayed longer, I would have, and I know many people who shared the experience with me could say the same as well (because we still all talk all the time and say how we miss Edmonds & The Center). At first, I have to be honest, it’s TOUGH. You’re forced to be ‘disconnected’ with the world, no phone, slight outside communication, but it’s all for a reason… to better yourself. Your journey to learn about who you truly are and help you reach a good place doesn’t start with Facebook or Family, it starts with YOU. After I realized that, that disconnecting was for the better, I started to trust the process, and once I did that, it all made sense. Also, I think that The Center is in the best location possible, such a quaint little town where everyone is so nice, it’s such a slower pace than outside crazy city life, which definitely helped my journey. I can go on about my experience here, with 100 positive things about it and how I’m so thankful I chose to come here, but honestly I’ll just leave it with this– trust the process, and The Center will change your life.

The Center in Edmonds seemed, at first, like a godsend. After the over-​the-​phone intake process, I felt confident I was going somewhere with experienced staff who could address my needs. I soon realized that it was, in fact, too good to be true.
There were many times when I was frustrated or confused by a treatment decision, and when I questioned it, I was told the director was doing what was in my best interest, and that she had been doing this for a long time. When treatment decisions began to go against everything I believed to be true, based on experience at previous treatment centers, I asked to leave.
I was sweet-​talked into staying; I was told the support I needed would be provided, and it was. For a week. It felt very manipulative, like I was on the weak side of a power trip.
When I finally left, it was after a medical emergency, as my vitals and blood work had not been monitored sufficiently. I transferred to a treatment center with real experience in treating eating disorders and the medical complications that arise. (It turns out «drink more water» is not a solution to an electrolyte imbalance.)
I would rate The Center with just one star if it wasn’t for the therapists and dietitian who fought for me every step of the way. The director’s decisions ultimately overruled what was medically indicated, but I was pleased with the staff who realized my situation was beyond what their facility could accommodate, and they worked to help me find an alternative, despite the director’s pushback.
I am incredibly thankful for the staff members who truly cared and worked to help me, but I would not recommend The Center to anyone seeking treatment for an eating disorder. The bureaucracy too often overrules the indicated protocols.

Worst place to ever visit. Unprofessional staff that have not much education .it seemed to me that most of the employees were addicts and had only went to a community college for two years. They treat people like pigs in a pen. Lock you up and don’t let you speak to your family which I have proof. My husband and my doctor could not get information as to if I was safe or not. Beware of this place. They are full of lies and only want your money and treat you as trash then throw you to the curb. Thank God I had money or I would have never got home 4000 miles away. I was treated like trash. Everyone who works here is strange if you know what I mean. Stay far away. I wonder why someone has deleted my other review. I guess someone doesn’t like he arming the truth.