Medical Weight Loss

Why is weight management important?

The team at Grace Family Medicine Direct Primary Care of Wellington takes a holistic and preventive approach to care. Being overweight or obese is a risk factor for many common chronic health conditions, including:

• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Osteoarthritis
• Sleep apnea
• Certain types of cancer

Your weight may also affect your self-esteem and self-confidence, which may impact your emotional and mental health. 

By offering a weight management program at their direct primary care practice, the compassionate team at Grace Family Medicine Direct Primary Care of Wellington may be able to prevent the onset of chronic health conditions or even reverse them. 

Am I a good candidate for weight management?

The team at Grace Family Medicine Direct Primary Care of Wellington determines if you’re a good candidate for the weight management program during a consultation. You may be a good candidate if you’re struggling to get to and stay at a healthy weight. 

To participate in the program, however, you must be a direct primary care member. This membership not only gives you access to the weight management program, but also comprehensive wellness exams, sick visits, on-site testing with reduced lab costs, and access to the team at any time via phone, email, or video conference.

In addition to the many benefits of membership, the direct primary care model also allows the team to spend an adequate amount of time with you whenever you need care. The relaxed appointments allow your provider to better understand your health and lifestyle, including your weight concerns and weight loss struggles, which makes it easier for them to get you the care you need, which may include referring you to their weight management program. 

What can I expect during a weight management consultation?

The weight management program at Grace Family Medicine Direct Primary Care of Wellington focuses on helping you make the necessary lifestyle changes needed for long-term success. The plan includes nutrition coaching, easy access to your provider, and potential for wearables and technology that are connected to your visits to provide ongoing support and management and adjust your treatment plan as needed. 

Once you’ve lost the weight, the primary care practice continues to provide ongoing care to help stay on track.

To get started on your weight management plan, call Grace Family Medicine Direct Primary Care of Wellington, or select the online booking feature today.