When it comes to being overweight, there is no single culprit that can be identified. A variety of factors contribute to the problem of being overweight. If you are seeking a solution to your weight problem, you need to address all of the contributing factors. And that’s why Willis-Knighton has developed a program to do just that.
Willis-Knighton’s Weight & Wellness Solutions is a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive weight management program with a team of healthcare professionals devoted to helping people establish healthy lifestyle habits, and we are ready to help you. Our multidisciplinary staff of physicians, counselors, dietitians and surgeons is prepared to offer you the full spectrum of healthcare. The team will conduct an assessment, including body mass index and waist circumference as well as the presence of existing disease or other risk factors. Then we will determine the program that is best for you and personalize it to your needs. We pledge to work closely with you in a partnership to achieve and maintain your weight management goals. WK Weight & Wellness Solutions is your door to the future of healthier living. When you succeed, we succeed.
Our programs are tailored to meet a variety of weight loss needs based on individual assessments. All of the WK Weight & Wellness Solution programs provide nutrition counseling with registered dietitians recognized as experts in weight management and patient focused group guidance counseling with behavior modification.
The Healthy Lifestyles program, is a six-month continual diet, exercise and behavior modification program with education materials.
This program offers a fun and effective approach to weight loss, focusing on creating a healthier lifestyle and maintaining a healthy weight for life. Anyone can reap health benefits of positive lifestyle changes if they improve their diet and nutrition, achieve and maintain an appropriate weight and incorporate physical activity into their lives.
This Healthy Lifestyles program will offer:
Weight & Wellness Solutions Medically-Supervised Weight Loss program, is a six-month, physician-directed program offering weight loss therapy that includes education, personalized attention and follow-up. Participants may choose to schedule an appointment with our internal medicine weight loss specialist or be followed by their own primary care physician to assist them in their weight loss efforts utilizing FDA approved weight loss medication. A commitment to attending sessions with behavior counselors, dietitians and exercise specialists facilitates success in this program.
This Medically-Supervised Weight Loss program offers:
The Weight Loss Surgery program is for the individual who is 70 to 100 pounds overweight and is ready to undertake this life-changing procedure. The surgery program offers a comprehensive plan including dietary, behavior, exercise and medical support to prepare each individual for surgery. Support groups are offered monthly to help individuals adjust to their new healthy lifestyle.
This program Weight Loss Surgery Program offers:
For more information, please visit our Bariatric Surgery Web site.
Are you ready for a healthier happier future? Let us help you get started. It’s as easy as calling (318) 212-4250.
Note: Some portions of WK Weight & Wellness programs may be covered by health insurance.