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Jane Rachel Kaplan, Ph.D.
Optimal Eating
 902 Curtis St.
Albany CA, 94707
Phone: (510) 524-6117
Fax: (510) 524-3770
Email: jane@optimaleating.com

For all information about this web site or to arrange public appearances by Dr. Kaplan, contact the web administrator, admin@optimaleating.com

OPTIMAL EATING Internet site and services are solely information and education services and are in no way intended to substitute for any medical, nutritional, psychological or any other health care or consultation. OPTIMAL EATING advises all people to seek regular medical visits with their physicians and licensed health care practitioners. Please be aware that the educational material presented here is not tailored to you as a single individual, but rather to a whole group of people with similar concerns. Also understand that not all concepts and thoughts presented here will fit your unique situation; rather use this site as a learning tool, gathering what is important to you and leaving the rest.

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About Dr. Jane Rachel Kaplan
and Optimal Eating


Jane Rachel Kaplan, Ph.D., M.P.H. is a psychologist and has been working in the area of food and eating since 1977 – over 25 years. She has worked with those with severe eating disorders like bulimia and anorexia and has also helped those with overeating and weight management issues.

Having a healthy relationship with food and body is what Optimal Eating is all about. Food and eating can be a pleasure and body image can be strong and healthy. To help people reach these goals, Dr. Kaplan conducts many kinds of therapy and education, including individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, consultation and educational workshops. Click here for a detailed list of Dr. Kaplan's services.

She also teaches therapists, physicians, nutritionists and other health care professionals and educators about eating disorders. She consults to organizations on training and prevention projects in the area of eating issues. She is also an author of two books; her informative articles are available on this site.

Dr. Kaplan received her Ph.D. in 1975 from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego, and her M.P.H. (Masters in Public Health) from the University of California at Berkeley in 1980. She developed and directed a weight management program for Alta Bates Medical Center in Berkeley, California and has been involved with other program planning and development projects. Her commitment is to provide excellent clinical, consultation and educational services as well as to write and produce innovative materials. Her goal is to help people heal from food and eating problems.


Dr. Kaplan is Available for Speaking Engagements
 

Dr. Kaplan is a recognized authority on eating disorders. She is available to speak at your company or association conferences. Engagements are limited to the West Coast. Some of the topics available are:

  • Creating a Healthy Relationship to Food and Your Body

  • When Eating is Pain Instead of Pleasure: About Eating Disorders and Their Treatment

  • How to Raise a Non-Eating-Disordered Child in a Fashion-Crazy World

  • How Managers and HR Can Help Those with Eating Problems

  • The Heart of Weight Management: Encouraging Healthy Eating

  • Creating a Healthy Workplace: Food, Nutrition and Body-Esteem

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