Medical Weight Loss
This is my number one passion as a healthcare provider! I am a member of the Obesity Medicine Association and spend countless hours studying obesity medicine.
I am excited to offer one-on-one and in-depth care for those with obesity and excess weight. Trust me, I know the struggle is real as I too struggle with obesity after two pregnancies, a life of being a bookworm and a love of all things carbs & chocolate. We are on this journey together.
Medical weight loss includes the remote monitoring of vital signs & labs as well as individualized nutrition counseling, exercise prescriptions, and medication management with on and off-label use of FDA approved medications.
Many insurance companies do not cover medical weight loss, and if they do, they do not cover many of the medications that can be used to lower weight. Because this practice only accepts cash I have negotiated significant savings on many weight loss medications and I pass these savings on to you!
I am committed to helping you be the best version of yourself. I am beyond excited to partner with you in a healthcare model that truly allows me the time and medical freedom to take care of you. Historically, in the clinic setting, I have not been able to take the time to truly counsel patients on weight loss, provide nutrition & exercise prescriptions or even prescribe safe & effective weight loss medications. Why? You guessed it, insurance.
Medical weight loss is now affordable and accessible. Call (406) 235-1267 to schedule your free consultation!
What to Expect
There are two phases in the treatment process: active weight loss and maintenance. During treatment you will receive personalized and comprehensive care to lose the weight and help you to keep it off.
Active Weight Loss
In this phase the focus is on active weight loss. During the first month of treatment we will meet weekly (or as needed) via Telehealth video visits. These appointments will typically be one-hour in length.
- Your initial appointment will consist of a thorough medical, weight, lifestyle and nutrition review. Arrangements will be made for comprehensive labs.
- Subsequent appointments will lay the foundation for your individualized weight loss plan, this includes but is not limited to: nutrition and exercise prescriptions, anti-obesity medications, and referrals to other health professionals.
After the first month, appointments will typically occur every 2-4 weeks depending on your individual needs. These appointments will also be conducted via Telehealth video visits and will be about 30 minutes in length. These visits will focus on:
- The monitoring of vital signs, weight and laboratory findings,
- Medication adjustment,
- Adjustment in nutrition and exercise prescriptions,
- We will celebrate your victories and we will navigate ways to offset your challenges.
Maintenance Phase
This is the most challenging phase of weight loss - keeping it off. And because obesity is a chronic disease it requires ongoing monitoring and support like any other chronic disease.
- Appointments will start to space out, usually occurring every three months for the first year, then every 6 months ongoing for life. Again, frequency will be determined by your individual needs.
- You can expect ongoing adjustment in medications, nutrition and exercise prescriptions based on weight fluctuations, how you are feeling, measurements of vitals and laboratory findings.
- If at any time you experience weight gain or are uncertain, we will increase visit frequency.
- At this juncture, you have the option to transfer over from a monthly membership fee to a per visit fee.