Heather Seiler

Heather Seiler

When Heather Seiler was in the sixth grade and her family was dealing with some major life changes, she started tracking her food intake in an attempt to hold onto control. Calorie intake logs led to restriction and food obsession, which manifested into depression, drug abuse and self injury.

While in her 20s, after struggling with an absence of menstruation, sexual assault, and decreasing mental health, she knew she needed to make a change. When she came to Timberline Knolls, her positive relationships with roommates and professional caretakers eased tensions and provided support during stressful times, allowing Heather to focus on her recovery and accomplish milestones.

For Heather, victory means continuing to try her best even when she is struggling. She now identifies triggers and stressors in the moment using the tools she learned at Timberline Knolls. By taking back control, she’s making room for more fun in her life and her next big goal in life — starting a family with her partner.


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The transition into PHP from Residential was the most scary but wonderful thing that happened to me during my TK experience. It was hard to leave 24/7 care, and I was nervous about changing the atmosphere around me but once I stepped foot in that building I had a certain feeling of calm. I was approached by all different people introducing me to the new world I was now a part of.  My housemate gave me the best welcome and helped me get settled in.  I found that the groups in PHP gave me a new and different experience in treatment, and I was able to look at things from an entirely point of view.  There were groups I attended that didn’t happen on lodge, and the staff was there to help support me, yet give me the gentle nudge I needed to help myself and figure out how I was going to be able to survive in my world at home without all the people I have been getting use to as backups for me. I can’t say it was a seamless transition but I learned that nothing is a straight line and you cannot know until you try. Being able to utilize the step down process gave me the skills I needed to succeed in real life and flourish in whatever I choose to do.

- Mara S.

Why Choose Timberline Knolls?
Marks of Quality Care
  • Better Business Bureau (BBB)
  • International Association Of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP)
  • Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association
  • National Alliance for Eating Disorders
  • National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP)
  • Residential Eating Disorders Consortium
  • The Joint Commission (JCAHO) Gold Seal of Approval