Weight Loss

Weight Loss services offered in Buckley, WA

If you’re ready to lose weight but feel overwhelmed by diet suggestions and exercise plans from loved ones, you can rely on the weight loss services at White River Family Care, LLC. Michael Welsh, MD, and the medical team are experts in designing treatment plans that help you achieve your weight loss goals. In addition to diet changes and other holistic strategies, the providers offer medications to control cravings, so you can make healthier food choices. Call the Buckley, Washington, office today to schedule a weight loss consultation or book an appointment online.

Weight Loss Q & A

Why is weight loss beneficial?

Your weight has a significant impact on your overall health and longevity. Losing even a small percentage of excess weight can greatly reduce your risk factors of obesity-related diseases, such as:

Osteoarthritis
Type 2 diabetes
Heart disease
Certain cancers
Obstructive sleep apnea

Weight loss can also restore energy levels, boost self-confidence, and protect long-term mobility.

White River Family Care, LLC offers personalized weight loss services for adults and adolescents who are overweight or obese.

The medical team focuses on holistic strategies like lifestyle and diet modifications to support safe, healthy weight loss. They can also prescribe medications and other therapies that help you achieve and maintain a healthy body weight.

Why should I consider medical weight loss?

Medical weight loss is a physician-supervised treatment that supports consistent weight loss based on your unique health needs and challenges.

For instance, people who struggle to lose weight due to age, underlying health issues, or physical limitations can benefit from the ongoing guidance provided by the White River Family Care, LLC team throughout their weight loss journey.

The team designs a weight loss plan based on many factors that influence your weight and ability to shed excess pounds, including your current health and personal preferences. They can also address existing health issues that slow your metabolism and make losing weight difficult.

What is included in a medical weight loss plan?

White River Family Care, LLC offers comprehensive medical weight loss services to support you on your journey to better health. Your weight loss plan may include:

Nutritional counseling
Meal planning guidance
Exercise recommendations
Referrals for psychological therapy

The team can also prescribe medications to control cravings for food and help you burn calories more efficiently. You might also need medicine to treat underlying health issues, such as a hormone imbalance or metabolic disorder that interferes with your ability to lose excess weight.

The team helps you set your reasonable weight loss goals and provides motivational resources to keep you on track with treatment. Follow-up visits are available to monitor your progress and ensure weight loss medications are working well.

Call White River Family Care, LLC today to schedule a medical weight loss consultation or book an appointment online.