Wellness

The Patient Optimization program is designed to help you prepare for an elective procedure so you can experience the best possible post-surgical outcomes. CLICK HERE for more information.

Medical Treatments:

Physicians and mid-level providers work with you, your referring surgeon and primary care physician to identify and reduce risk factors that could impact your outcomes after surgery, such as high blood glucose levels, increased weight or high blood pressure. Services may include:

• Medications to aid in weight loss
• Adjusting medications that may be causing weight gain
• Diagnostic laboratory work-up
• Ongoing monitoring of progress

Lifestyle Treatments:

Lifestyle therapies and techniques led by licensed clinical social workers, health psychologists and/or a life coach will guide you to healthier habits and behaviors. Services may include:

• Educational classes
• Individual counseling
• Smoking cessation

Fitness Treatments:

Fitness assessments and appropriate treatments led by physical therapists, physical therapy assistants and exercise physiologists will prime you for better surgical outcomes.
Services may include:

• Skilled physical therapy
• Monitored group exercise sessions 
• Discounted YMCA membership and an introductory session with a trainer

Nutrition Treatments:

Nutritional counseling and guidance from registered dietitians and certified diabetes educators may be part of your physician-led treatment plan. Services may include:

• Diabetes education (group and individual)
• Educational classes
• Mindful eating classes
• Individual nutrition counseling

Healthy You Program:

Healthy You is a program that encourages weight loss through modest lifestyle changes.  It has been proven to reduce both weight and risk of developing chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes.

Participants in the Healthy You program will attend weekly meetings where they engage in discussions about successes, challenges and topics that pertain to weight loss and activity. These meetings will provide you with support and accountability as you are building new habits.

Additionally, your food logs, activity minutes and weight checks will be reviewed regularly by a trained lifestyle coach. One month into the program, as you start building habits, we will offer a medical initial visit to review medical history and any medical barriers to weight loss.

Recommendations may include:

• Lab work
• Follow up visits with our medical providers to monitor progress
• Medications for weight loss if appropriate
• Consultations with specialists if appropriate (such as cardiologist, pulmonologist)

Program participation is offered both in person and virtually for your convenience.

Who can benefit from the Healthy You program?

• Anyone 18 years and older who has a BMI of 25 or greater that desires to lose weight through lifestyle changes may qualify.

For more information, call our office at 866-205-7915 or 217-788-3948.

Healthy You + Program:

We recognize that the path to weight loss is different for everyone. Healthy You+ helps to establish the basics for living a healthier lifestyle while also providing support and accountability for changes. Healthy You+ combines the benefits of group support, lifestyle changes and accountability plus the addition of individual visits. This non-surgical weight loss option features physicians specializing in obesity medicine, working alongside physical therapists, clinical social workers and counselors and registered dietitians to help you reach your health goals. Your physician-led, multidisciplinary team will collaborate with you to find the right treatment. Together, we will ensure you are provided the necessary treatment options to improve your health.

Recommendations may include:

• Individual work with physical therapy, social workers/counselors and registered dietitians

Who can benefit from the Healthy You+ program?

• Anyone 18 years and older who has a BMI of 25 or greater who desires to lose weight through lifestyle changes may qualify. For more information, call 866-205-7915 or 217-788-3948.