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Medical Weight Loss in South Bend

Medication, labs and follow-up — the whole program.

Sarah C.

Claire took the time to walk me through what next steps look like for my health and wellness. Not only is she knowledgeable, she also collects scientific data to back up a plan of action. She is entirely non-judgement with where I currently …
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Kammē

Margaret saved my life…literally! I have been suffering from Perimenopause symptoms for years, while being ignored by other providers. She spent quality time with me and listened! The treatment I received has been transformational. Thank you Margaret! Please go see her now if you need help. Don’t wait and suffer like I did.
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Most weight programs give you a medication and a portal. Ours starts with a full health evaluation — because weight is usually downstream of something, and treating it without knowing what is guesswork.

What follows is a plan specific to you — medication if it fits, nutrition, and check-ins with the same clinician each time rather than whoever is on shift.

  • First stepConsultation
  • IncludesLabs & evaluation
  • Medication optionsGLP-1 & more
  • Follow-upOngoing

How the program works

Every plan includes:

  • A personalized plan built from your medical history, lifestyle and goals
  • A comprehensive health evaluation to identify what is driving the weight
  • Evidence-based treatment, updated as the research changes
  • Ongoing support — regular check-ins and adjustment, not a single visit
  • A multidisciplinary approach, working with dietitians, counsellors and trainers

Semaglutide, honestly

Semaglutide mimics a gut hormone that reduces hunger, so you eat less. Developed for type 2 diabetes, it has become a mainstay of weight management, and for many patients it is genuinely the thing that finally works.

The common side effects — nausea, constipation, abdominal discomfort — are usually mild and usually settle. We start at a low dose and increase over several weeks to keep them that way.

It works alongside diet and activity, not instead of them. Anyone selling it as a replacement for both is selling you a relapse.

Weight loss and body composition

Rapid weight loss costs muscle as well as fat, and muscle is what keeps your metabolism up. Some patients pair the program with EMSCULPT NEO for that reason — the medication handles the fat, the treatment protects the muscle.

What it costs

Free phone consultation

The phone consultation costs nothing. Program pricing depends on the medication and the level of support, and payment plans are available.

Questions we get asked

Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed — book straight in.
Will you just prescribe me semaglutide?
Not automatically. The evaluation comes first, and sometimes the honest answer is that a different approach fits better.
How much weight will I lose?
That depends on where you are starting, what is driving the weight, and how the plan goes. We would rather set a realistic expectation at the consultation than quote you a number now.
Does insurance cover it?
Sometimes, and it depends on your plan and the medication. Call us and we will check before you commit to anything.
What happens when I stop the medication?
We plan for it from the beginning. Coming off is part of the program, not an afterthought.

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Still deciding?

Still deciding about Weight Loss?

That is a completely normal place to be. Nothing is booked by asking, and if this turns out not to be the right treatment for you, we will say so.

We answer inquiries on the days we are open, usually within one business day. Nothing here is an appointment until somebody from the practice has spoken to you.

Ask about Weight Loss

Leave us a name and a number and we'll come back to you about this — usually within one business day. No appointment booked, nothing committed.

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Semaglutide in South Bend, IN | Medical Weight Management