Anita Johnston

Anita A. Johnston, PhD is a psychologist specializing in eating disorders.

Growing up in Guam, she was influenced by multicultural storytelling traditions.

Her experience as a Miss Universe contestant sparked her interest in female psychology and societal beauty standards.

Johnston co-founded the Anorexia & Bulimia Center of Hawaii in 1982 and later established the 'Ai Pono Intensive Out-Patient Eating Disorders Programs in Honolulu.

She uses storytelling techniques in her therapeutic approach and conducts workshops nationwide.

Johnston's background and professional experiences shaped her unique perspective on women's relationships with food and body image, as reflected in her writing and clinical work.