About Us

Our Mission

SEA WAVES is dedicated to transforming the military community’s approach to eating disorders. Through education, support, and accessible resources, we empower service members, veterans, and their families to confront and overcome the challenges of disordered eating. Our mission is to break down barriers to care, ...

Our Purpose

We are driven by a singular purpose: to empower the military community to confront and overcome eating disorders through advocacy and awareness. Our mission is grounded in the belief that by fostering understanding and addressing the stigma around mental health, we can create lasting change. Eating disorders ...

Our Vision

Our vision is to create a military community where proactive measures and accessible resources are the standard when it comes to addressing eating disorders. We believe in a future where service members and their families have the tools they need to prevent these challenges from arising and the support to ...

Our Founder

Leah Stiles founded Sea Waves after recognizing a critical gap in resources for service members and their families dealing with eating disorders. As a former Senior Chief in the Navy, Leah’s personal experiences, along with those of others in the military community, inspired her to create an organization that ...

Team Members

Sponsors

Waves of Hope is a dedicated eating disorder treatment center that proudly supports military service members, veterans, and their families. As a TRICARE-approved provider, Waves of Hope ensures that those who have served our country have access to high-quality, compassionate care tailored to their unique experiences. Their expert team understands the intersection of military culture and eating disorders, providing specialized treatment that fosters healing and long-term recovery. By offering a safe and supportive environment, Waves of Hope empowers individuals to reclaim their well-being and navigate their recovery journey with strength and resilience. SEA WAVES is honored to collaborate with Waves of Hope in breaking down barriers to care and expanding access to life-saving treatment for the military community.

Do you have questions or need support? Don’t hesitate to reach out – our team is here to help and would love to hear from you!