The Beginning

I offer a free 50 minute consultation when the two of us will meet and discuss what you need and what I offer. Together we will determine if my program is a good fit for you and if this is a good time for you to embark on this journey.

Prior to this meeting you will complete a comprehensive questionnaire that is designed to inform me about your health, medical issues, weight history, and lifestyle. Completing this questionnaire will give you the opportunity to reflect on these elements of your life and will help prepare you for the journey ahead.

Getting Started

I will do a complete medical work up to determine if there are any medical conditions that are contributing to your weight issues. If any are identified, I will treat them or refer you to the appropriate specialist.

We will design a program of eating, exercise, supplements, and possibly medications, that works for you. As you move along your journey, we will modify this as needed. There is no set formula that works for everyone, although there are some basics that can serve as a foundation for weight loss and for getting back on track when those inevitable derailments occur.

Continuing Your Journey

Throughout your journey we will meet on a regular basis to review how it’s going and make any necessary adjustments in nutrition, exercise, and behavior. As needed, I will order lab tests to determine how your lifestyle changes and weight loss are impacting your health.

During this time, I will guide you in making sustainable changes that will help you lose weight and prepare you for the more difficult phase of weight maintenance.

Maintenance

Maintaining weight loss is one of the most challenging aspects of weight management. During this phase, you need as much support as you did during the weight loss phase. It is important to continue regular clinic visits, although the frequency will gradually decrease.

Communication With Your Healthcare Team

From your first visit until your last, I will co-ordinate your medical care with your primary care provider, and any other healthcare providers you are seeing. My goal is for all the professionals on your healthcare team to be informed and involved.

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