Medical Weight Loss
We know how complex weight management can be.
We take a holistic approach to weight management.
Weight Management
We recognise that weight gain & losing weight is related to a vast number of intersecting factors including:
hormones
lifestyle exposures/patterns
genetics
chronic stress
trauma
gut microbiome
sleep disturbance and shift work
eating patterns.
From an evolutionary perspective, food availability has often been seasonal and in a whole food form. Our bodies have evolved to resist weight loss long-term, in preference of enery storage.
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- Comprehensive metabolic health assessments
- Individualised metabolic health plan
- Tailored advice with progressive achievable movement goals
- Nutrition and dietary support
- Sleep & stress optimisation to support your hormones and metabolic health
We approach metabolic health with a sustainable, holistic approach.
Weight Loss Medications*
Naltrexone/Buproprion (Contrave)
This medication reduces food cravings so can be helpful where emotional eating patterns/hormones contribute to weight.
GLP-1 agonists such as Liraglutide (Saxenda)
These can induce weight loss, and are especially effective for those with diabetes/heart disease.
Phenteramine (Duromine)
This is an appetite suppressant that can reduce the amount of hunger your feel, and help with weight loss.
Frequently Asked Questions: Metabolic Health
A diet that emphasizes whole, nutrient-dense foods, adequate protein, healthy fats, and low-glycemic carbohydrates can support weight loss and improve metabolic health. Some people also need attention to portion size and being mindful of their emotions and eating patterns. Tailoring the diet to your individual needs is crucial.
Regular physical activity, particularly strength training, helps build muscle and increase your resting metabolic rate. Adequate sleep, hydration, and balanced nutrition also play key roles.
Insulin resistance promotes fat storage, especially around the abdomen, and makes it harder to lose weight. Addressing it through diet, exercise,and sometimes medication is vital for metabolic health. Poor sleep, shift work and stress also promote insulin reistance, so addressing these factors can also play an important role in supporting hormone health.
Yes, medications like GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g., semaglutide), metformin, and others can be effective tools in weight loss and improving metabolic markers when combined with lifestyle changes.
Significant improvements in metabolic markers like blood sugar and cholesterol can often be seen within a few weeks of adopting healthier habits, though sustained progress depends on consistency over time. This is why creating sustainable lifestyle heath habits is important.
Any prescribed medications are a part of a weight management programme. Our weight management programmes include healthcare professional advice on diet, exercise and lifestyle changes. Weight management programmes take time and personal commitment to be effective.
NALTREXONE + BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE PRODUCT INFORMATION
Naltrexone + bupropion hydrochloride modified release tablet contains 8 mg naltrexone hydrochloride, equivalent to 7.2 mg of naltrexone, and 90 mg bupropion hydrochloride, equivalent to 78 mg of bupropion. It is used as an adjunct for adult weight management along side a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity in people with a BMI over 30 or over 27 with associated weight-related medical conditions such as type 2 diabetes, dyslipidaemia, or controlled hypertension.
Naltrexone + bupropion hydrochloride should be prescribed by trained medical professionals. Ask your doctor about the benefits and risks of using naltrexone + bupropion hydrochloride and whether it is right for you. If you have any side effects or concerns speak to your health professional. You will need to pay for naltrexone + bupropion hydrochloride. It has benefits and risks. Always follow your doctor’s instructions. For more information refer to the Consumer Medicine Information for naltrexone + bupropion hydrochloride at www.medsafe.govt.nz
LIRAGLUTIDE PRODUCT INFORMATION
Liraglutide comes in a pre-filled pen and 1 pen contains 18 mg liraglutide in 3 ml. It is used as an adjunct for adult weight management along side a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity in people with a BMI over 30 or over 27 with associated weight-related medical conditions such as type 2 diabetes, dyslipidaemia, or controlled hypertension.
Liraglutide should be prescribed by trained medical professionals. Ask your doctor about the benefits and risks of using liraglutide and whether it is right for you. If you have any side effects or concerns speak to your health professional. You will need to pay for Liraglutide. It has benefits and risks. Always follow your doctor’s instructions. For more information refer to the Consumer Medicine Information for Liraglutide at www.medsafe.govt.nz
PHENTERMINE PRODUCT INFORMATION
Phentermine is available in 15mg or 30mg capsules. It is used as a short-term adjunct in a medically monitored comprehensive regimen of weight reduction based on exercise, diet (caloric restriction) and behaviour modification in obese patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 30kg/m² or greater who have not achieved an adequate clinical response to an appropriate weight-reducing regimen alone.
Phentermine should be prescribed by trained medical professionals. Ask your doctor about the benefits and risks of using liraglutide and whether it is right for you. If you have any side effects or concerns speak to your health professional. You will need to pay for Phentermine. It has benefits and risks. Always follow your doctor’s instructions. For more information refer to the Consumer Medicine Information for Phentermine at www.medsafe.govt.nz