Weight Management
Experience personalized, science-backed care to optimize body composition and improve overall well-being at Capital Integrative Health.
About Weight Management
Weight management goes beyond simply shedding pounds—it’s about creating a sustainable, healthy body composition that supports your energy, longevity, and resilience. In a country where over 74% of adults are classified as overweight or obese, the need for individualized care has never been greater.
Health Complications Associated with Weight Issues:
Increased pain, inflammation, and autoimmune disease
Cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease
Type 2 diabetes and heart disease
Increased risk of certain cancers, such as breast, colon, and prostate cancer
Key Misconceptions About Weight Management:
“Calories in, calories out” is all that matters: Effective weight management considers hormones, metabolism, and nutrient quality—not just calorie count.
“All fat is bad:” Healthy fats are essential for appetite regulation, hormone production, and overall well-being.
The number on the scale defines progress: Body composition, including muscle mass and fat distribution, offers a more accurate picture of health than weight alone.
Key Areas We Address
Here are the key areas:
Nutrition
Whole food-based plans to combat inflammation and insulin resistance
Movement
Active lifestyles and strength training to boost metabolism and improve body composition.
Stress Management
Techniques to lower cortisol levels and reduce abdominal fat.
Sleep Optimization
Improved sleep hygiene to balance hunger hormones and reduce cravings.
Gut Health
Probiotics and dietary adjustments to support digestion and metabolism.
Hormones and Detoxification
Addressing imbalances and enhancing detox pathways for better fat metabolism.
CIH’s Comprehensive Approach to Weight Management
At CIH, we recognize that lasting weight management is not about quick fixes—it’s about addressing the root causes of weight challenges and building a plan that aligns with your life. We focus on personalized care, sustainable strategies, and holistic support to optimize your health.
What Makes CIH Unique?
Personalized Nutrition Plans
Tailored recommendations to balance blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and regulate appetite.
Holistic Care
Stress management, sleep optimization, gut health restoration, and hormone balancing are integral to your success.
Advanced Testing
Cutting-edge diagnostics to uncover hidden metabolic barriers, such as nutrient deficiencies, toxin exposure, and hormonal imbalances.
Real-Time Tracking
Periodic analysis of fat mass, lean muscle mass, segmental muscle mass, hydration, and resting metabolic rate using the InBody – Body Composition Analysis, as well as glucose fluctuations and average glucose using Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) provides you with the data and encouragement that you need to support your journey towards better metabolic health.
Innovative Therapies
From IV metabolic infusions to red light therapy, we provide additional support for sustainable results.
Customized RX
We offer customized dosing of medications for metabolic health, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, and provide close follow-up in order to minimize side effects and maximize benefits.
We offer a range of evidence-based services to address body composition and metoboloic health:
Functional Medicine Consultations
Identify root causes and build a customized plan for weight management.
Functional Nutrition Counseling
Science-backed dietary guidance for sustainable progress.
Integrative Wellness Services
Acupuncture, red light therapy, and IV metabolic infusions for holistic support.
Advanced Testing
Includes tests like: GI-MAP for gut health analysis, DUTCH Complete Hormones Test for adrenal and sex hormone balance, VitalScan (Autonomic Nervous System Testing) to evaluate stress impact on metabolism, Evoke QEEG (Brain Mapping) to explore the gut-brain connection
Patient Feedback
Real Results, Real Lives Transformed
“The information that I’ve been receiving in the past weeks have been extremely helpful and has changed the way I think about nutrition”
“I increased my protein intake as recommended in the program and I don’t feel as hungry anymore”
Patient on 4th week of the program: “I have been losing weight, 7 lbs since I started. I’ve had to make a new hole in my belt this moring. I’m really surprised that I can eat a lot of fat and lose weight.”
Meet Our Weight Management Specialists
Our team brings expertise in integrative health to guide you on your weight management journey.
Dr. Andrew Wong, MD, IFMCP
Integrative and Functional Medicine, CEO and Medical Director
Dr. Claudia Bustamante, ND, MScN
Naturopathic Doctor and MScN
Dr. Denia Tapscott, MD
Internal Medicine, Functional Medicine
Elizabeth (EJ) Schaefer, MPAS, PA-C, IFMCP
Integrative and Functional Medicine
Jenessa Mayer, PA-C
Integrative and Functional Medicine
Araceli Benavides, MS, CNS, LDN, IFMCP
Integrative and Functional Nutrition, Director of Functional Nutrition
Patty McManamee, MS, CNS, LDN, INHC
Integrative and Functional Nutrition
Katie Ritchie, MS, PA-C
Integrative and Functional Medicine
Additional Resources
- The Obesity Code by Jason Fung, MD
- Cracking the Metabolic Code by James LaValle, PharmD, CCN
- Eat Fat, Get Thin by Mark Hyman, MD
Reimagine what’s possible for your health and body with CIH’s personalized approach to weight management.
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