Who We Are…

sally thornton, ma, lpa, ryt 500

Sally attended Salem College and earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and English.  She has a Master's degree from Appalachian State University in Clinical Psychology and is a Licensed Psychological Associate with the North Carolina Psychology Board.

She has 19 years of experience in the mental health field with a background in addiction, inpatient and outpatient group and individual therapy, psychological testing and assessment, forensic psychology with adolescents and adults, and specializes in treating eating disorders.  Sally is a member of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP) and has completed the coursework necessary to become a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS). Additionally, she is experienced in using Family-Based Treatment in the treatment of child and adolescent eating disorders.

Sally has practiced yoga for the past 15 years and is a certified yoga instructor. She teaches privately and in groups, and will work with you to develop an individualized yoga practice, incorporating elements of asana, pranayama, and meditation.