Non-Surgical Weight Loss Options
Our non-surgical weight loss programs focus on an evidence-based approach using researched and established methods to achieve weight loss and weight maintenance. Under the guidance of medical professionals, patients follow a personalized meal plan.
Non-surgical weight loss programs
Medical
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Our Medical program helps you achieve safe and effective weight loss under the direction of a physician or advanced practice provider (APP) and a team of specialists. Your initial consultation is with a physician/APP and a registered dietitian to create a personalized weight loss plan.
Program Options:
- Monthly provider visits to monitor progress, manage medications and manage labs.
- Six or 12 health coaching visits for accountability and motivation by a personal coach. These visits can be one-on-one, group, by telephone or virtual. Coaching packages include unlimited access to weight management classes and the 12 visit package includes life-long monthly weight maintenance coaching visits.
- Personalized nutrition plan and nutrition counseling developed with a registered dietitian.
- Development and implementation of a structured exercise program is managed by an exercise specialist.
- Weight loss medications.
- Meal replacement products may be utilized for safe and effective weight loss.
Wellness
Our Wellness program helps you achieve safe and effective weight loss under the direction of a registered dietitian.
This program includes:
- Initial consultation with a registered dietitian to create a personalized weight loss plan.
- 12 health coaching visits for accountability and motivation by a personal coach. These visits can be one-on-one, group, by telephone or virtual.
- Weekly classes are also available covering topics in nutrition, personal effectiveness and exercise.
- Development and implementation of a structured exercise program is managed by an exercise specialist.
- Monthly weight maintenance coaching visits for as long as you need them.
- Meal replacement products may be utilized for safe and effective weight loss.
You may benefit from our program if you:
- Are ready to make nutrition, physical activity and behavior changes to improve your well-being.
- Have health issues that would improve with weight loss.
- Work well with an interdisciplinary team approach to facilitate greater weight loss and successful long-term weight maintenance.
- Are committed to regular on-going visits at one of our sites.
- Have an upcoming surgery and could decrease the risks of anesthesia/surgery or recovery as directed by surgeon.
You may be a candidate for our Non-Surgical Weight Management programs if you have:
- A body mass index (BMI) of 25 or more
- An ability to make a variety of lifestyle changes required for long-term weight maintenance
What to expect with our program
Screening Phase
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Your first visit at our center is scheduled with a provider who has the expertise to meet your medical and weight loss needs. The consultation may include labs, EKG, dietitian and/or provider appointments.
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There also will be a comprehensive assessment of your eating behaviors, eating patterns and lifestyle habits that can impact your weight and your ability to lose and maintain a healthy weight.
Reducing Phase
- The weight loss phase of your program continues as long as needed to meet your needs.
Maintenance Phase
- Fine tuning of new eating, behavior and exercise skills and habits.
- Life-long monthly personal coaching visits are available to those who participate in our 12-visit coaching service.
- This is the most important phase in the program.
- Our research shows that patients who have 25 or more visits at CentraCare Weight Management lose 50 percent more than those who have 24 or fewer visits at our center.
Learn more
To learn more about the CentraCare non-surgical weight management options, program pricing, insurance and next steps, view our online seminar "Non-Surgical Weight Management."
You also may view our Frequently Asked Questions.
