WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS

We evaluate and treat the health of each individual to determine potential causes of excess weight and associated conditions including pre-diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and high cholesterol. We work with the individual to formulate a program to prevent, improve, or reverse these conditions. Each program includes a comprehensive approach that is tailored to the individual.  Programs have been offered since 2015 and were created and developed by Valerie Sutherland, MD.

We recommend you check your insurance policy prior to your first visit so you know your options. Look for the section on weight management medications. For many people, these are "excluded" regradless of medical necessity, and so options may be limited to generic medications. You have the option of doing a supervised very low calorie ketogenic diet either with or without weight management medication. Our meal replacement programs lead to about 12 to 20 pounds a month of weight loss starting right away. This can be a great jump start. Newr injectable medications can be a great follow up to keep the weight off.  There are generic oral medications for short  term weight loss but not everyone is a candidate for medical reasons. 

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Expeditions Program: For women with 30 pounds or more to lose, or men with 40 or more pounds to lose, we offer a medical intervention known as a very low calorie diet. After a medical screening process, participants replace all of their nutrition with prescription medical food consisting of shakes, puddings, soups, bars and snacks. Typical weight loss is 3-7 pounds per week, or 15 pounds per month for women and 20 pounds per month for men, although individual factors can cause results to vary. This is a powerful tool for addressing pre-diabetes or diabetes, even if followed for a short time, such as 4 weeks. This plan can be done with either liquid food options, or a variety of foods including pastas, egg scrambles, soups, and bars. For more information, read the Full Plan Guide. 

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Summit Program: For people who either do not qualify for the expeditions program or choose a more gradual approach, we offer the Summit Program. This does not require medical supervision, blood work, or EKG. It does require that you check with your primary care provider or Dr. Sutherland first. If you qualify for the Expeditions Program but are uncertain about it, rest assured, you can always transition to this program at any time. For more information, read the Partial Plan Guide. 

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Peak Program: This is our program for anyone that has an individual health, fitness, or well-being goal. It may be an amateur athletic contest or another personal health challenge that you are determined to overcome or, just to help keep you at your best. This is for those at the sharp end of the sword or those working on something other than weight.