How is the ‘Ai Pono Program different from other programs?
‘Ai Pono is the only comprehensive intensive outpatient program (IOP) in Hawaii that addresses the psychological, behavioral, and physical aspects of eating disorders. Our group treatment sessions are scheduled in the late afternoon/early evening to help minimize the disruption of daily activities such as school, work, and family responsibilities. Our staff is comprised of a caring, committed group of professionals, all of whom have received extensive training and supervision in the understanding and treatment of eating disorders, and many of whom have had their own recovery experiences. The program is based on the recovery concepts outlined in the book, Eating in the Light of the Moon, by founder and director, Dr. Anita Johnston.
