My Unique Approach to Weight Management

Weight loss is not achieved by starving yourself, having more willpower, or discovering a secret combination of foods.

As a nationally recognized leader in the field, I know how complex weight conditions are—and I know the science about how to manage them. 

The first thing you need to know is it’s not your fault.

If you have followed the simplistic advice to eat less and move more, and it hasn’t been effective, then you understand the complexity as well. You have likely made numerous attempts to lose weight by following the guidance of healthcare professionals, commercial diet plans, or other methods that you gleaned from friends or the media. Despite great effort on your part, you either didn’t get the results you wanted, or you weren’t able to stick with your plan.

It’s not their fault either. Most healthcare professionals haven’t been educated about the complexity of weight issues or the evidence-based strategies that are available. Myths about weight management abound and influence everyone—including healthcare providers.

As an obesity medicine specialist, I bring a holistic understanding of all the factors that affect your weight and health. Weight gain is influenced by a complex web of genetic, biologic, and environmental factors, many of which are not in your control. My task is to identify how those factors have affected you and provide a personalized plan that leads to weight reduction and improved health.

It’s not magic, and it’s not instant, but it sets you up for a lifetime of healthy living.

Medical Insight

As someone who is on the forefront of the science of medical weight management, I understand the metabolic, physiologic, and psychologic complexities of excess weight conditions. I know how to identify those factors and create a personalized treatment plan that addresses them one by one.

If you carry extra weight, you have a chronic health condition.  It is not a moral failing or a lifestyle choice.  Obesity has been recognized as a chronic health condition by the American Medical Association, the World Health Organization, and numerous other medical organizations. This designation recognizes the complexities and avoids the blame and shame that are so prevalent in our society. It spotlights the need for accurate evaluation, effective treatments, regular monitoring, and long-term support from knowledgeable healthcare providers.

I will conduct a thorough medical, nutritional, and lifestyle analysis, as well as a comprehensive laboratory evaluation and physical examination. This information will guide me in the creation of a comprehensive treatment plan that utilizes the four pillars of effective treatment—nutrition, physical activity, behavioral counseling, and FDA approved anti-obesity medications, if appropriate. Your plan will evolve as we learn what is most effective for you. We will be guided by your goals and insights as you move through your health journey.

I’m Focused on You

You won’t be just another number in a weight loss mill. You’ll be known, seen, and heard without judgment.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Personalized attention, including regular appointments, and phone or email access between appointments.
• Diagnosis of the root causes of your unique condition, which may uncover hidden metabolic issues and lifestyle triggers. 
• Treatment plans tailored to your lifestyle, preferences, and unique health needs.
• Behavioral coaching that provides you with strategies to manage the physical and emotional challenges of weight loss and health gain.
• Long term support. You will have the guidance and support you need for as long as you need it.

You will feel your health and confidence grow as we take each manageable step together.

Behavioral Coaching & Support

My approach goes beyond providing you with a treatment plan and sending you home to implement it. Most people struggle with consistency with their health behaviors, particularly when they are confronted by stress, social events, travel, holidays, and competing demands. I will help you navigate these challenges and provide you with the support you need to be consistent. You will learn how to refocus when you veer off-track and how to stay on your own side when the inevitable challenges arise. 

We will work together to address the factors that affect your health in your day-to-day life. A wealth of experience allows me to shine a light on the things that may be sabotaging your efforts and help you find solutions. We will discover ways to build a healthy lifestyle that fits into your unique life.

Empowering Relationship

I treat every patient with warmth and compassion. Many come to me struggling with shame and feeling misunderstood after years of trying to will their way to losing weight.

The truth is that it’s not about willpower, it’s not about starving yourself, and it’s not your fault.

We will form a collaborative partnership that is focused on your goals. You are the expert on you, and I am the expert on the science of weight management. Together we will dive in and discover what works for your unique body and your unique life. We will face the struggles and successes together. As we do, you will gain confidence and health.