Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders Adds Experienced Healthcare Executive to the Leadership Team

WICKENBURG, Ariz., March 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders is pleased to announce that Mark Bower, MA, LPC, has joined the Rosewood leadership team as Vice President of Operations.

Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders is one of the nation's most highly regarded treatment programs for adults and adolescents with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and co-occurring disorders. With centers in Wickenburg and Tempe, AZ, and Santa Monica, CA, Rosewood offers a full array of services including inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, extended day, intensive outpatient and outpatient programs.    

Bower, a licensed professional counselor with a master's degree in human development and family relations, has more than 16 years of leadership experience in the eating disorders field.

He began his career as a family therapist at a psychiatric center for adolescents. While working with teens struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm and addiction, he noticed that many also had issues related to food and eating. He went on devote his career to helping patients with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and co-occurring addictions and mental health disorders.

"We are extremely lucky to have Mark Bower take on the position of Vice President of Operations. He comes with many years of experience in the eating disorders field, including involvement in both treatment and program development," said Amelia Davis, MD, Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders Medical Director and Chief of the Adult Psychiatry and Inpatient Eating Disorders Unit. "I am extremely excited to have him join the Rosewood family and believe he will be a tremendous asset to developing and expanding our program."

As vice president of operations for Rosewood, Bower will work to enhance and build collaborative relationships between Rosewood and healthcare professionals and providers nationally to ensure quality, evidence-based care and strong outcomes for patients and their families.

"I'm thrilled to join the Rosewood team. There are few treatment programs anywhere in the country that have the level of expertise and comprehensive services that Rosewood offers," Bower said. "The team is steadfast, focused and dedicated to being there for patients and their families throughout their recovery journey."

About Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders
Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders is one of the first and most experienced programs in the United States providing comprehensive care for those struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and co-occurring disorders. Our treatment programs are led by renowned experts Dena Cabrera, Psy.D., CEDS and Amelia Davis, MD. Clients choose Rosewood for superior medical and psychiatric treatment, innovative therapies, individualized aftercare, alumni support and family involvement. With locations in Arizona and California, Rosewood offers all levels of care for men, women and adolescents, providing individualized treatment to match the unique needs of our patients. To learn more, visit rosewoodranch.com or call (844) 335-0872.

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