There certainly are those whom managing their bodyweight is among their biggest challenges and the formula of diet and exercise that works for some, may not provide enough of an answer. The clinicians at Natural Medicine and Rehabilitation (NMR) not only understand this but have been working with patients with these exact challenges for years. We now have an addition key to the answer for this problem and are excited to offer it to those who qualify for it medically.
Our individualized weight management programs always include, at their foundation, a comprehensive review of current lifestyle habits along with the valuable lifestyle changes that must be made. Now regarding the additional ‘Key’ to one’s weight management goals, there are FDA-approved medications of which the ingredients to, are quickly becoming safe and effective therapy adjuncts to the lifestyle-based approach to weight loss. Let us help you develop a plan specifically tailored to your needs and goals.
Qualification for NMR’s medical weight management program includes such factors as: age of the person, medical history review, current health status, clinically significant blood lab markers and how much weight needs to be, lost to name a few.
If qualified, the medications that are used as part of your weight loss plan are all FDA approved, safe and effective. They assist in weight loss by either optimizing blood sugar utilization, improving metabolism, suppressing appetite or a combination of all. One should always know that every medication poses a risk of adverse side effects, and although extremely rare, these medications are no different. And this is why competent experienced clinicians should be part of your team to effectively and safely prescribe, monitor and progress you in your weight loss journey.
Regarding program costs, an initial consult and history review ($150) is the first step. Those who qualify by NMR’s clinicians for the medical weight loss program will then pay a monthly membership fee. This monthly fee can range from $125 (oral medication) to $400 and up (clinician administered injectable medication) depending on the medication chosen and its dosing along with the type and extent of ongoing lifestyle-based support of diet and exercise that is required. Our doctors experienced in weight loss will determine which option is best for you.
If opted, your monthly membership can include ongoing in-person or telemedicine visits with our licensed clinicians to troubleshoot new challenges along the way, bi-annual biomarker labs and continuing guidance for your weight loss journey. NMR can also support your weight loss goals with additional services such as on-site reconditioning programs, acupuncture and functional medicine consults.
For decades, creating a comprehensive lifestyle-based plan is what we’ve been known for and will work with you to create such an individualized plan. Additionally, adjunctive therapies to a foundational lifestyle-based plan may also include, nutritional supplementation prescription, condition specific nutritional strategies, vitamin and nutrient injections for boosting metabolism and fat burning and more.
Whether or not you qualify for these medications, at NMR we’re committed to developing a safe and effective weight loss plan to support you on your weight loss journey.