Christina Tortolani, PhD, Renee D. Rienecke, PhD, FAED, and Melissa Freizinger, PhD are licensed psychologists that have built successful academic and professional careers specializing in the complex world of eating disorder recovery.

Their first nonfiction book, Disobey (Balance, September 8, 2026), is a valuable resource that guides adolescents and young adults navigating eating disorders, their support systems, and professionals in the eating disorder field through recovery with a scientifically-supported framework, creative exercises, and inspiring stories from the ED community.

Drs. Tortolani, Rienecke, and Freizinger are currently partnering with The Literary launch to design and build their book website, execute digital outreach, develop marketing assets, and coordinate their book tour for Disobey.