New Directions Program
Our medical weight loss program is a nonsurgical option designed to restore your health and keep weight off for the long haul. You’ll meet in confidence with our medical director, Dr. Lorina Poe, who will complete a full evaluation, including a physical exam, laboratory bloodwork, EKG, body composition analysis, and resting metabolic rate analysis. We will then use this information to develop an individual health plan customized to meet your personal weight loss and fitness goals, working with your primary care physician and other medical specialists as necessary to ensure continuity of care.
The program duration is determined by weight loss goals and includes weekly weigh-ins, nutritional education and other accountability measures to prevent regain. Weight loss medications may also be prescribed.
New Directions Program Pricing
- Initial consultations are free! Book yours NOW by calling our office. Program pricing varies on individual needs and cost is assessed at the initial consultation.
- Screening Visit- One time $250: Includes: history and physical exam with physician, body composition scan, medical and psychological screening assessments, laboratory testing, EKG, treatment plan recommendations, metabolism analysis (once goal weight is attained).
- Phase 1 and Phase 2- $300/month (not including food and meal replacements)
Phases
- Phase 1: Reducing (16-week average*)
- Price includes weekly nurse visits, blood pressure and weight checks; an EKG for every 50 pounds lost; monthly lab tests; nutrition education and monthly physician visit.
- Additional costs: Prescription meal replacements are $4/meal.
- Phase 2: Adapting Phase (5-week average*), starts once goal weight is achieved.
- Price includes weekly weight, blood pressure and nutrition education; one physician visit; one full lab workup
- Grocery store foods are introduced during this phase and by the end meal replacements are eliminated.
- Phase 3: Sustaining phase
- $180 (six months)
- $240 (one year)
- Price includes monthly weight and blood pressure checks physician check in visits
- This phase is strongly encouraged and includes the S.T.A.R. (steps to avoid regain) 24-week program.
- Some services may be reimbursable by insurance. Please visit our patients page for additional details.
*Program phase times may fluctuate based on the amount of weight loss recommended and the rate at which your body responds.