BeginWithin was officially co-founded in 2006 in Red Bank, NJ by Donna Gallagher, MS, RD and Marnie Fegan, Psy.D. to provide a healing environment that was not only professional but warm and welcoming.  Donna and Marnie understand the challenges individuals and families face during the healing process and wanted the BeginWithin atmosphere to embody comfort and safety with compassionate, experienced treatment providers. The spa-like feel of BeginWithin provides a soothing and lasting impression.  A favorite spot among clients and families is our “Recovery Wall”, adorned with poetry and artwork from clients in recovery from their eating disorder. 

Donna Gallagher, MS, RD is a Masters level registered dietitian. She has been in private practice in New Jersey treating individuals with eating disorders and disordered eating, as well as athletes and individuals with learning disabilities (ADD, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders) and other various nutritional concerns for the past twenty years. 

Jo Hughes RD also works with the program and is a registered dietitian working part-time for the “BeginWithin” Center. She works full time at UMDNJ’s University Behavioral Health Center helping clients of all age groups deal with the nutritional complications of mental illness, substance abuse, weight loss, obesity, eating disorders and various medical conditions.

Geralyn Hyland also works with the program.  With over 25 years experience, her dietetics career has provided her with the ability to do what she does best, empower adults, children, and teens to manage their illnesses and maintain a healthy weight in order to lead better lives. She does this by combining her strong nutrition knowledge and excellent communication and teaching skills, a recipe for success. She has a friendly, client-centered approach to treatment which helps to empower clients to make the kind of lifestyle changes they can take ownership of.

Begin Within Services are offline.  Located at 200 Broad Street, Red Bank, New Jersey  07701.