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" The Lotus Collaborative is the premiere eating disorder treatment center in Northern California that offers 5-star services with talented staff that actually care. Lotus actually helps people and makes recovery possible. " (Former Client)

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The Lotus Collaborative 
701 Mission Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: 831.600.7103 Fax: 831.600.7499
info@thelotuscollaborative.com 
The Lotus Collaborative is a health and recovery center that specializes in health, weight, exercise, and nutrition. We work with all clients: adults and adolescents, women, men and transgender, straight and queer, individuals, couples, and families.

We offer individual counseling and nutrition services, group therapy, meal support, free support groups, educational lectures, professional development, community outreach, and a partial hospitalization (PHP) and an intensive outpatient (IOP) eating disorder treatment program.  Our services range from fee-for-service, covered by insurance, scholarship, or free support. 

TLC is a beautiful and peaceful healing center located in Santa Cruz, California. Our support doesn't require clients to disrupt their lives: clients can get the help they need while living at home and maintain an active home, academic or work life. Clients comes to us from all over the greater Monterey Bay community because our treatment is effective, compassionate, and client-centered.

who we are, is all in the name.

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The Lotus Collaborative 

The Lotus |nelumbo nucifera| is a powerful symbol that reminds us of our infinite potential. With strong roots, the vibrant and resilient bloom boldly stretches for the sun, breaking free from its dark watery beginnings.  Collaborative |kəˈlabərətiv| is an adjective that describes the power of people, who are able to accomplish great feats by simply 
joining together. Through shared knowledge, building relationships, introspection, problem solving, and learning, individuals obtain 
greater goals than if attempted alone. 

Connect. Balance. Thrive.

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We empower people 
to open 

their hearts 
and minds 
to a
new life 
each 
day. 


We believe 
full recovery 
from an eating disorder 
is possible.

We know 
good treatment 
can make all the difference. Contact us for a 
free consultation.

Dear Prospective Client,

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Welcome to The Lotus Collaborative! 

I’d like to personally thank you for considering TLC in assisting you in your recovery journey. The Lotus Collaborative has been a dream of mine for some time. Many years ago, I was called to open a healing center in a beautiful place that provided those seeking a soft place to land. 

When I first came to Santa Cruz fourteen years ago, I felt the magic of the redwoods and the mist of the ocean and knew this is a perfect place to find healing. After working for other people and running their treatment programs, I knew it was time to pursue my dream of creating my own health and recovery center. 

I've created a treatment center with heart and soul, top-notch treatment, and caring staff. I know profound healing can happen when guided by kind, competent staff that have a passion for helping clients obtain health and happiness. 

Come and see how TLC is different from other treatment programs and just how powerful the journey toward recovery can be. We look forward to meeting you and helping you begin your journey.
   
Warmly,
Dr. Liz Esalen
Founder, CEO, and Executive Director

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