Aster Springs

What Aster Springs does

Aster Springs is a for-profit behavioral healthcare provider specializing in eating disorder treatment, operating as part of the Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare network. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia, the company operates a multi-state footprint consisting of three residential treatment centers in Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia, and five outpatient clinics in Jeffersonville (IN), Cincinnati (OH), Columbus (OH), Nashville (TN), and Richmond (VA), supplemented by a Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (V-IOP) available in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee. It serves adults and adolescents with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, OSFED, body dysmorphic disorder, purging disorder, and co-occurring mental health conditions, including a specialized CARE track for co-occurring substance use disorders at Columbus.

The clinical technology stack is a four-level continuum of care — Residential Treatment (24/7 live-in care), Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Virtual IOP — delivered by multidisciplinary teams using evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP, experiential therapy, family therapy, nutrition therapy). A proprietary branded program, Care Through Culinary™, differentiates the offering through hands-on food exposure aimed at rebuilding clients' trust in feeding themselves, while outcomes are tracked with EAT-26 (eating attitudes), BASIS-24 (depression — 43% two-year average reduction, 2023-2024), and BPRS (psychiatric symptoms) instruments.

Aster Springs operates an admissions-driven, sales-led go-to-market with phone-based intake, in-network status with major commercial payers (Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medical Mutual, MultiPlan, Optum, Parkview Health, UnitedHealthcare), private-pay options, single-case agreements, and participation in the VA Community Care Network; Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE are excluded. Dual accreditation from CARF International and The Joint Commission is in place across reported locations. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Aster Springs

Legal name

Aster Springs

Website

https://astersprings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aster Springs is a behavioral healthcare provider specializing in eating disorder treatment across a four-level continuum of care — residential, PHP, IOP, and V-IOP — operating eight treatment sites in five U.S. states as part of the Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Eating Disorder Treatment Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Eating Disorder Treatment Programs (HLAFACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Eating Disorder Teletherapy Platforms (HLALAEAE)

Keywords

• Eating disorder treatment
• Behavioral healthcare services
• Residential treatment programs
• Mental health outpatient
• Clinical nutrition therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Glen Allen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services - Residential Treatment: 24/7 residential eating disorder treatment providing the highest level of care with clinical supervision, evidence-based therapies, nutrition programming, and medical monitoring. Revenue generated through insurance reimbursement and private pay.
2. Healthcare Services - Outpatient Programs (PHP/IOP): Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) with immersive daily outpatient treatment and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) with flexible treatment options. V-IOP provides virtual evening programming for maximum flexibility. Revenue through insurance and self-pay.
3. Insurance Reimbursement: The company is in-network with multiple insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medical Mutual, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, and others. Revenue is substantially derived from insurance reimbursement with benefit verification conducted prior to admission.
4. Private Pay / Self-Pay: Private pay options available for clients preferring to pay for treatment directly or who have out-of-network benefits. The company also offers single-case agreements with insurance companies not on their in-network list.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aster Springs provides a complete continuum of evidence-based eating disorder treatment services across four levels of care: Residential Treatment (24/7 live-in care), Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (V-IOP). The company treats the full spectrum of eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, OSFED, and co-occurring mental health conditions, serving adolescents (ages 10+) and adults of all genders through home-like clinical settings across Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Indiana, and Kentucky.

Product overview

Aster Springs provides a complete continuum of eating disorder treatment services organized as four interconnected program levels. The core offerings consist of Residential Treatment (24/7 live-in care with highest clinical intensity), Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP, structured day treatment stepping down from residential), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP, flexible lower-intensity treatment), and Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (V-IOP, remote evening programming for accessibility). All programs utilize evidence-based therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, and nutrition therapy, with consistent clinical oversight across locations in Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Indiana, and Kentucky.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Care Through Culinary™: A nutrition program philosophy that empowers clients to develop a positive relationship with food by nurturing internal motivation and fostering lasting, balanced eating habits through exposure to a wide variety of foods.

Products and services

• Residential Treatment Live-in eating disorder treatment program offering 24/7 clinical support in home-like settings with low client-to-staff ratios, evidence-based therapies, and personalized treatment plans. Serves as the highest level of care with clinical supervision, evidence-based therapies, nutrition programming, and medical monitoring.
• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Higher-intensity outpatient treatment with structured daytime programming providing six hours of group therapy, five days a week, with evenings free. Serves as a step down from residential care for clients transitioning back to daily life.
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Flexible outpatient treatment offering three hours per day, four to five days per week, with programming available during day or evening hours and individualized treatment plans for clients stepping down from PHP or requiring less intensive support.
• Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (V-IOP) Remote eating disorder treatment delivered via evening programming three hours, three times per week, available to clients in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee, providing flexible access for those with work or family constraints.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant symptom reduction measured via EAT-26 (Eating Attitudes Test) across 2-year average for residential services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VA Community Care NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAster Springs is a participating provider in the VA Community Care Network, allowing eligible veterans to receive eating disorder treatment through the network. NPI numbers provided: 1093401622 and 1720747744.
• REDC ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAster Springs partners with the REDC (Recovery & Eating Disorders Consortium) Consortium to support informed treatment choices. The company references REDC's guidebook to help determine appropriate level of care.
• National Alliance for Eating DisordersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAster Springs partners with the National Alliance for Eating Disorders to support informed treatment choices and provide additional resources for clients and families.
• Project HEALminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject HEAL is a nonprofit partner that supports individuals with eating disorders. Aster Springs displays their logo indicating partnership in the eating disorder treatment ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Eating Recovery Center: National eating disorder treatment network with residential and outpatient programs in multiple states. Comparable in providing full continuum of care, multidisciplinary clinical teams, and outcomes measurement reporting for eating disorders.
• Alsana: Eating disorder treatment provider operating residential and outpatient programs across several US states. Mirrors Aster Springs on personalized care model, home-like residential settings, and integrated nutritional therapy philosophy.
• Veritas Collaborative: Eating disorder treatment network offering residential, PHP, and IOP programs. Closely comparable on accreditation-driven quality model, multidisciplinary clinical staffing, and insurance-based revenue model.
• Center for Discovery: Multi-state eating disorder and mental health treatment operator with residential, PHP, IOP, and virtual programs. Comparable on full continuum of care, payor mix, and family-based treatment approach for adolescent populations.
• Clementine Programs: Adolescent-focused eating disorder treatment provider with residential programming. Comparable on family-based therapy, academic continuity, and adolescent specialization - overlapping with Aster Springs Ohio's adolescent residential (ages 10-17) programming.
• The Renfrew Center: Pioneering women-focused eating disorder treatment provider offering residential, PHP, and IOP nationwide. Closely mirrors Aster Springs' adult-women primary persona, in-network insurance model, and emphasis on body-image and nutritional therapy.
• Monte Nido & Affiliates: Largest US eating disorder treatment platform operating residential, PHP, IOP, and virtual programs across multiple states. Directly comparable to Aster Springs on patient population (all genders including women-focused), full continuum of care, evidence-based modalities, and dual-accreditation approach.
• Timberline Knolls: Residential and outpatient eating disorder treatment provider for women and girls. Comparable on women-focused residential model, evidence-based modalities (DBT, CBT), and integrated trauma and co-occurring disorder programming.
• McCallum Place: Eating disorder treatment provider offering residential, PHP, and IOP with adult and adolescent programming in the Midwest. Directly comparable in evidence-based modality mix, in-network insurance model, and academic-style outcome reporting.

Emerging players

• ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders: Hospital-based medical stabilization program for severe eating disorders. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but relevant given Aster Springs' residential medical monitoring and co-occurring medical/psychiatric complexity of clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AsterSprings
• Facebookfacebook.com/astersprings
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/astersprings

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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