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At Total Body Renewal, weight management begins with a comprehensive medical evaluation — lab work, metabolic testing, and a thorough health review. With 17 years of clinical experience, Dr. Wood designs a personalized plan based on what your body actually needs, selecting from multiple treatment approaches to find the right fit for you. Not a meal plan from the internet. Not a monthly subscription box. Clinical care, supervised by a physician.
✓ Physician-Supervised ✓ Lab Work Included ✓ Personalized Medication Selection ✓ Ongoing Monitoring
If any of these describe your situation, this program was designed for you.
You’ve done Keto, intermittent fasting, meal plans, gym memberships — and either couldn’t sustain results or regained the weight. The problem isn’t willpower. The problem is that nobody addressed the medical causes.
Your doctor has mentioned blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, joint pain, sleep apnea, or other weight-related health concerns. This isn’t about appearance. This is about your long-term health.
You want someone with medical training reviewing your labs, monitoring your progress, and adjusting your plan based on clinical data — not a fitness influencer or health coach with a certificate.
You understand that lasting weight management requires a long-term approach. You want to build habits and systems that keep weight off permanently — not lose 20 pounds and regain 25.
Dr. Wood conducts a comprehensive evaluation before recommending any medication. There are multiple FDA-approved weight management medications available, and the right choice depends on your individual health profile, medical history, and treatment goals. While GLP-1 therapies are one effective option, approximately 20% of patients are better suited for alternative weight management medications based on their assessment. Dr. Wood may recommend a different medication at your appointment — the goal is finding what works best for your body, not defaulting to a single approach. Medication of any kind is one tool in a comprehensive program that also includes nutrition, behavioral change, and ongoing monitoring.
45-minute visit with Dr. Wood. We review your health history, current medications, previous weight loss attempts, and goals. Lab work is ordered. No treatment begins until we understand your body.
Dr. Wood reviews your lab results and designs a personalized protocol — including which medication approach, if any, is right for you. We discuss: what we found, what we recommend, what it costs, what realistic outcomes look like, and how long the program takes.
Your plan is implemented: nutrition, lifestyle adjustments, and the medication selected for your specific needs if appropriate. Monthly check-ins track your progress. Labs are repeated at 8-12 weeks. Your plan is adjusted as your body responds.
As you reach your goals, we transition to a maintenance phase. Quarterly check-ins, annual labs, and ongoing support ensure your results last. If body contouring (Emsculpt Neo) or other treatments would help, we discuss them here — not before.
We set honest expectations. Results depend on your starting point, compliance, and medical factors. Here’s what our patients typically achieve.
Weight is one metric. We also measure: blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, energy levels, sleep quality, body composition (fat vs. muscle), and how you feel. Many patients see lab improvements within 8 weeks — even before reaching their goal weight.
“My primary care doctor kept saying ‘eat less, move more.’ Dr. Wood actually ran labs and found my thyroid was borderline. Once we addressed that plus a real nutrition plan, the weight started coming off. I lost 47 pounds in 6 months and my blood pressure medication was reduced.” — Sarah M., 42
Lost 47 lbs · Blood pressure improved · 6-month program
“I was pre-diabetic and scared. Dr. Wood put me on a plan that included nutrition changes, monitoring, and yes, medication when it made sense. Eight months later I’m 52 pounds lighter and my A1C is normal. She saved my health.” — James T., 55
Lost 52 lbs · A1C normalized · 8-month program
“What I appreciated is that they didn’t just hand me pills and send me home. Monthly check-ins, lab retesting, adjusting the plan — it felt like real medical care, not a weight loss clinic.” — Michelle K., 38
Lost 31 lbs · Energy improved · 4-month program
“After the weight loss program, Dr. Wood suggested Emsculpt Neo to build muscle in areas where I’d lost fat. That combination — medical weight loss plus body contouring — gave me results I never thought were possible at 48.” — Robert P., 48
Lost 45 lbs · Added Emsculpt · Full transformation
Diet programs give you a meal plan. We give you medical care. We run lab work to understand why your body holds weight, design a plan based on your metabolic profile, monitor your progress with clinical data, and adjust your protocol based on how your body responds. This is medicine, not a subscription service.
Not always. Dr. Wood conducts a comprehensive evaluation and selects from multiple FDA-approved medication options based on your individual health profile. While GLP-1 therapies are effective for many patients, approximately 20% of patients are better suited for alternative weight management medications. Some patients do best with nutrition and lifestyle changes alone — no medication required. The decision is based on your assessment, not a default protocol.
Program costs vary based on the components included — lab work, medication (if prescribed), monthly check-ins, and program duration. We discuss transparent pricing during your consultation so you know exactly what to expect. Many patients find that addressing weight medically is more cost-effective than years of failed diet programs.
87% of our patients maintain their results at 1 year — significantly higher than the industry average. The reason: we don’t just help you lose weight, we transition you to a maintenance phase with ongoing monitoring, behavioral support, and adjustments as needed. Weight management is a long-term medical relationship, not a 30-day program.
Most patients are in active treatment for 3-6 months to reach their initial goals, followed by a long-term maintenance phase. Some patients with larger weight loss goals take 8-12 months. The timeline depends on your starting point, medical factors, and individual response. Dr. Wood will give you a realistic timeline during your consultation.
Exercise is encouraged but not required for weight loss in our program — weight loss is primarily driven by nutrition and metabolic factors. That said, exercise improves body composition, energy, mood, and long-term maintenance. We design a sustainable plan based on what you can realistically do, not an unrealistic gym schedule.
You have options. Dr. Wood has access to multiple FDA-approved weight management medications and selects what’s appropriate based on your health profile, medical history, and treatment goals. Approximately 20% of our patients are better suited for alternative medications, and many do well on non-medication protocols focused on nutrition and lifestyle. The right choice depends on you, not the latest medication trend.
Yes — but timing matters. We typically recommend completing your weight loss goals first, then discussing body contouring (Emsculpt Neo) for areas where you’ve lost fat and want to build muscle or refine your shape. Combining medical weight loss with body contouring is one of the most effective approaches for full-body transformation, but it’s sequenced appropriately for best results.
Your first appointment is a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Wood. She’ll review your health history, order appropriate lab work, and determine which treatment approach — from multiple medication options to nutrition-focused plans — is right for your situation.
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