Our Comprehensive Approach
Key aspects of our weight loss management program:
Weight loss peptides and medication are prescribed as an adjunct to a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management. After completing a comprehensive evaluation of medical history, blood work, family medical history, and body composition, our Nurse Practitioner will qualify you for an appropriate medical weight loss treatment. Medication counseling will be provided to include benefits, risks, contraindications and potential side effects.
It is our mission to help you lose weight and create health so you may enjoy your life to the fullest. We take a multifaceted approach in helping you to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight, improve overall health and promote long-term well-being.
In addition to prescribing weight loss medication and peptides we have partnered with Optavia (https://www.optavia.com/us/en/) and the Habits of Health to offer nutritional support and guidance in your weight loss journey.
Key aspects of our weight loss management program:
Successful weight loss management begins with setting realistic and achievable goals. Individuals should define their target weight, timeframe, and desired health outcomes.
A healthy, balanced diet is fundamental to weight loss management. It involves consuming nutrient-dense foods, controlling portion sizes, and minimizing processed and high-calorie items. Nutritionists often help create tailored meal plans.
Incorporating physical activity into daily routines is crucial. Aerobic exercises, strength training, and flexibility workouts contribute to calorie burning, muscle building, and overall fitness.
Semaglutide is a modified molecule our bodies make called a GLP-1 analog. It works by increasing insulin production and lowers glucagon secretion as well as targets areas in the brain that regulate appetite and food intake. This is a weekly subcutaneous self injection.
Benefits: Decreased appetite cravings, weight loss and improved blood glucose control.
Side effects: Nausea, constipation, acid reflux, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea. More serious side effects include hypoglycemia, kidney problems, allergic reactions, risk of Thyroid C-Cell tumors, inflammation of the pancreas.
Another effective GLP-1 medication option for weight management.
Benefits: Decreased appetite cravings, weight loss and improved blood glucose control.
Side effects: Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, dyspepsia, dizziness, abdominal distension, eructation, hypoglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes, flatulence, gastroenteritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and nasopharyngitis.
When exercise and nutrition alone are not achieving the desired results, it may be a hormone imbalance and a prescription preparation may provide assistance. There are a wide range of vitamins, amino acids, and compounded medications that may be used as fat burners for weight management or to provide an energy boost.
MIC Injections (Methionine, Inositol and Choline) – increases metabolism and provides defense against toxic compounds.
After completing a comprehensive evaluation of medical history, blood work, family medical history, and body composition, our Nurse Practitioner will qualify you for an appropriate medical weight loss treatment. The evaluation helps us understand your unique needs and develop a personalized treatment plan.
Yes. Weight loss peptides and medications are prescribed as an adjunct to a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management. The medications work best when combined with healthy lifestyle changes including balanced nutrition and regular exercise.
We have partnered with Optavia (https://www.optavia.com/us/en/) and the Habits of Health to offer nutritional support and guidance in your weight loss journey. This partnership provides structured meal plans, coaching, and evidence-based strategies to help you achieve and maintain your weight loss goals.
Effective weight management involves a combination of healthy eating habits, regular exercise, and addressing underlying medical conditions. Our Nurse Practitioner will provide medication counseling including benefits, risks, contraindications and potential side effects. We provide ongoing monitoring, support, and accountability to ensure your long-term success.