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Are you struggling to lose weight despite your consistent efforts with diet and exercise?
Do you find it difficult to see progress on the scale? Have you experienced weight loss success followed by quick regain?
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Obesity is a chronic disease.
Obesity as a medical condition: At Nu Wellness Clinic, we understand that obesity is a chronic disease, not just a cosmetic issue, and we treat it as such without judgment.
Health risks: Obesity significantly increases the risk of various health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, liver disease, sleep apnea, and certain types of cancer.
Comprehensive care: Our approach focuses on understanding the complexities of obesity and providing comprehensive care to address its impact on overall health both locally in Windsor, Ontario and throughout the Ontario through telemedicine!
Health risks: Obesity significantly increases the risk of various health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, liver disease, sleep apnea, and certain types of cancer.
Comprehensive care: Our approach focuses on understanding the complexities of obesity and providing comprehensive care to address its impact on overall health both locally in Windsor, Ontario and throughout the Ontario through telemedicine!
1-on-1 Personalized Care
- Compassionate approach: At Nu Wellness Clinic, your medical weight loss journey begins with compassion.
- Personalized plans: We understand that each individual is unique and requires a personalized weight loss plan.
- Effective strategies: We recognize that generic advice is not effective and strive to provide tailored solutions.
- Comprehensive evaluation: We conduct thorough evaluations and comprehensive blood work to identify underlying factors that may impact your progress.
- Supportive environment: Whether there's a medical condition or not, we are dedicated to supporting you on your weight loss journey.
- Patient well-being: Your well-being is our top priority, and we are committed to helping you achieve your weight loss goals with understanding and empathy.
What is the eligibility criteria?
To be considered eligible, individuals must meet the following criteria:
- Age: Must be 20 years or older.
- No history or current condition of eating disorders or addiction.
- BMI: Greater than 27.5 with certain co-morbidities (high blood pressure, high cholesterol) OR BMI greater than 30.
- Stable mental health: Consideration may be given if on medications for anxiety or depression, assessed on an individual basis.
- Completion and review of lab work before receiving any prescribed medication
- Not pregnant, actively trying to conceive, or breastfeeding.
- Access to an appropriate blood pressure monitor and body weight scale is required.
- Consent must be reviewed and signed before starting treatment
Medications Include:
Mounjaro or Tirzepatide
Saxenda or Liraglutide
Ozempic or Semaglutide
Contrave or Buproprion/Naltrexone
Book a free weight loss evaluation locally in Windsor, Ontario or throughout the Ontario through telemedicine.
Mounjaro or Tirzepatide
Saxenda or Liraglutide
Ozempic or Semaglutide
Contrave or Buproprion/Naltrexone
Book a free weight loss evaluation locally in Windsor, Ontario or throughout the Ontario through telemedicine.
Benefits
Customized assessment and plan
Receive an individualized assessment and personalized plan tailored to your unique health needs and weight management goals.
comprehensive blood work and hormone level investigation
Benefit from thorough blood work and hormone level investigations to gain insights into your health and potential underlying factors contributing to weight concerns.
medically supervised care
Access medically supervised care that is designed to provide you with professional oversight and support throughout your weight management journey.
Service Pros:
private & confidential
Rest assured that your privacy is paramount, and all services are provided in a private and confidential setting.
consistent access to your dedicated nurse practitioner
Enjoy continuity of care with access to the same dedicated Nurse Practitioner throughout your journey. This ensures continuity in your treatment and allows you to build a trusting relationship with a healthcare professional who understands your unique needs without having to repeat your story.
targeted approach to underlying weight issues
Our services target underlying weight issues, addressing them directly to help you achieve sustainable results and improved overall health.
Services
Preparing for Your Initial Appointment:
Before your first appointment, take some time to reflect on your weight journey and your overall well-being.
Your First Meeting - Sharing Your Story:
During your initial meeting, we encourage you to share your personal weight journey. This is a safe and non-judgmental space where you can discuss various aspects, including your eating and exercise habits, emotional factors, social pressures, and any triggers you may have experienced. Your story is unique, and sharing it will help us better understand your needs and provide you with personalized care.
Your First Meeting - Sharing Your Story:
During your initial meeting, we encourage you to share your personal weight journey. This is a safe and non-judgmental space where you can discuss various aspects, including your eating and exercise habits, emotional factors, social pressures, and any triggers you may have experienced. Your story is unique, and sharing it will help us better understand your needs and provide you with personalized care.
Initial consultation and first follow-up (45-60 minutes)
- For safety concerns, prescriptions cannot be refilled without a follow-up appointment.
- Thorough and individual assessment encompassing your complete medical history, coupled with an exploration of your personal goals.
- In-depth blood work and hormone level investigation
- The initial consultation includes a 2 week follow-up at no additional cost to review blood work and the initiation of your personalized treatment plan. If more time is required, a 30 minute follow-up appointment is recommended.
- Evidence based diet and exercise recommendations
- An individualized treatment plan based off the assessment and your needs
- Following this initial consultation and 4 week follow-up is recommended (see below)
- For safety concerns, prescriptions cannot be refilled without a follow-up appointment.
After Your Initial Appointment:
In-between appointments, you may be asked to keep a food diary or use an app to track your dietary habits. Additionally, you might be encouraged to practice mindfulness exercises aimed at understanding your emotions and behaviors around meals.
Follow Up:
- Completed at 4 weeks
- Refills if necessary
- Provides an opportunity to monitor your progress closely and, if necessary, make any adjustments to your personalized plan.
- Basic diet and lifestyle resources
- Establish a plan for subsequent follow-ups
