COCONUT CREEK, FL

Dr. Brooks leads the Renfrew Clinical Excellence Board, the Clinical Training Department and the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force. She has oversight responsibility for quality of clinical care at the Renfrew Centers in addition to administrative oversight responsibility for Renfrew’s residential facility in Florida. For the past 30 years, she has treated patients from diverse backgrounds who suffer from eating disorders. Dr. Brooks served as the eating disorders specialist in the HBO film Thin, has appeared on Good Morning America and has been featured in the following publications: The New York Times, People Magazine, Essence Magazine and Perspectives, The Renfrew Center Foundation’s journal for professionals. Dr. Brooks is a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist Supervisor, member of the iaedp Board of Directors and former Co-Chair of the Academy of Eating Disorders Diversity Special Interest Group.

Dr. Gersman graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and completed his residency in psychiatry at St. Luke’s – Roosevelt Hospital Center in Manhattan, NY. He is board-certified in general adult psychiatry, previously serving as Chief of Substance Abuse Services at Saint Vincent’s Hospital – Westchester in Harrison, NY, and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at New York Medical College before relocating to South Florida. Dr. Gersman opened his private practice, The Center for Personal Growth, in 2002. He is a member of numerous professional societies including the Academy for Eating Disorders, American Academy of Psychoanalysis and Dynamic Psychiatry, and the National Eating Disorders Association.

Dr. Maio manages clinical services at The Renfrew Center of Florida. A licensed psychologist, she received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University and her PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She completed her Pre-Doctoral Residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worchester State Hospital, and her Post-Doctoral Residency at The Renfrew Center of Florida (specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and their co-morbid pathologies). Dr. Maio has extensive experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Her special interests include the treatment of eating disorders, substance use, relationship issues, women’s issues, and Motivational Interviewing. Dr. Maio maintains a private practice in Boca Raton, Florida, and presents trainings and webcasts frequently on eating disorders and related topics including the need for eating disorder awareness and advocacy for access to treatment.

Ms. Gretzula is a Certified Eating Disorders Registered Nurse and has worked at The Renfrew Center for the past 29 years, providing care to patients from diverse backgrounds who suffer from eating disorders. She has also appeared in the HBO documentary Thin.