MindStream Academy - A Health and Fitness Boarding School
What if … there was a place your child could go and reach their fullest potential? A place where he or she can begin to believe in themselves, learn skills for a lifetime of healthy habits, be around people who understand what they are going through, and can help them get to the bottom of what’s eating them. Such a place does exist – a home away from home that provides relief for those suffering the physical, emotional and social struggles of weight. That place is MindStream Academy. Here, obese teens learn healthy living habits that will support and nourish their mind, body and soul. By supporting the whole child- not just weight loss -our students are shown the path to lifelong health and wellness.
Counseling
Our clinical component - developed by our team of licensed professionals - is five-fold, focusing on emotion management, behavioral, social and cognitive training and family counseling.
Academics
Our educational component integrates an accredited online education with traditional middle school and high school curriculum that meets and/or exceeds state and national standards.
Fitness
Our research-based fitness program fits around you, everything is based off your abilities and individual fitness levels. You define your path.
Nutrition
Learning to make healthy choices can be a difficult adjustment. Guided and supported by our licensed nutritionist and master chef, students learn to prepare and enjoy healthy meals.
MindStream alumnus Jason featured on The Today Show
Jason, who lost 155 lbs. in two semesters at MindStream, was featured on the Today Show's "Pound for Pound" segment on Sept. 5.
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Heading Home: MindStream on KSHB
14 students from Independence, Mo. returned to Kansas City on Friday, and KSHB’s Mark Clegg was on the scene to capture their return.
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MindStream on Katie Couric
MindStream alumnus Kris joins Katie Couric to discuss his success during and after his time at the school.
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MindStream On CBS
Cameron, along with 14 other students from Independence, Mo. came to South Carolina to get healthy and continue their education at MindStream.
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Our Program
The MindStream program is comprehensive and holistic; evidence-based and sensible. It addresses all of the basic skills required for losing weight and finding health- while also addressing needs for acceptance, support, belonging, and understanding. There are no short cuts here, there is no gimmickry. What our students learn about health is like learning to ride a bike- it cannot be unlearned.Our Campus
Located a stone’s throw away from the breathtaking beaches of South Carolina and vibrant Savannah, GA - our facilities provide the perfect setting where teens can safely explore the mental, emotional, physical and social factors that led them to this crossroad in life.Our Students
MindStream students all unique - they come from across the country, each with their own needs, goals and objectives. However, there is one thing all of our students share: they want to move forward towards positive lifestyle change. And MindStream is where they come to make that happen.
MindStream Blog
On Fed Up Documentary: Let’s not sugar coat this
May 19, 2014
- I love being in South Carolina and at MindStream Academy. I never thought I would be 214 pounds when I arrived here first weighing 326 pounds. I want to join the military and am confident that I will be able to because I love exercising and I am a leader and role model to my peers now. Now I know if I train a little harder I can do anything.
- I left my previous school because of anger and weight issues; I was lost and wieght was the secondary problem. I began attending MindStream and my time here has been a huge success. I have slimmed down, but most importantly, I have beomce stronger mentally and physically. Overall, I'm a happier less stressed and much stronger. I am a better, kinder person.
- I was only 15 years old and weighed 275 pounds when I received an invitation to MindStream. I met every single goal I came here with. The girl that I was is completely gone now and I will never see her again. This new girl is happy, outgoing and believes in herself.