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Weight Management at Optima Medical
Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight doesn’t have to be a solo journey. At Optima Medical, we offer personalized weight management services designed to help you meet your goals, improve your health, and boost your confidence.
Why is Weight Management Important?
Weight management is a comprehensive approach to achieving a healthy body weight through tailored medical support, nutrition guidance, physical activity plans, and behavioral coaching. Our team works with you to develop strategies that fit your lifestyle, ensuring sustainable results and long-term health improvements.
Our Weight Management Program Services
Medical Evaluation
Full health assessment, body composition analysis, and identification of underlying medical factors contributing to weight gain.Nutrition Counseling
Personalized meal plans, nutritional education, and guidance on portion control and healthy eating habits.Exercise Planning
Customized fitness recommendations based on your current fitness level, preferences, and goals.Behavioral Coaching
Support in addressing emotional eating, stress management, and building long-term healthy habits.Medication and Treatment Options
Evaluation for weight loss medications when appropriate and continuous monitoring for effectiveness and safety.Ongoing Monitoring and Support
Regular check-ins to track progress, adjust plans, and provide motivation and accountability.
Benefits of Weight Management
- Healthier body weight and improved metabolic health.
- Reduced risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension.
- Increased energy, mobility, and self-confidence.
- Expert support and resources tailored to your individual needs.
Why Choose Optima Medical for Weight Management?
At Optima Medical, we understand that every weight loss journey is unique. That’s why we offer:
- Comprehensive Assessments: We look at your medical history, lifestyle, and personal goals to design the right plan for you.
- Personalized Care Plans: No cookie-cutter approaches — we tailor each plan to fit your body, your life, and your goals.
- Collaborative Care: Our team works with you and other healthcare specialists to ensure a safe and effective approach.
- Ongoing Guidance: We stay with you every step, providing motivation, education, and adjustments as you progress.
How Optima Medical can Help with Weight Management
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Initial Consultation
Meet with our weight management team to discuss your health history, challenges, and goals.
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Create a Personalized Plan
Develop a customized strategy, including nutrition, exercise, and behavioral components, to guide your journey.
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Regular Check-ins and Adjustments
Track your progress, celebrate successes, and refine your plan to keep you on course.
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Access to Tools and Resources
We provide you with the tools, support, and expert advice you need to make lasting lifestyle changes.
Behavioral Health FAQs
Q: What kinds of treatments are available for behavioral health issues at Optima?
A: Treatment for behavioral health issues is varied and tailored to the individual’s specific condition and needs. Your behavioral health care manager will help you build coping skills, increase self-awareness of symptoms, provide psychoeducation, process daily stressors, and provide resources for individual/group therapy. If you chose to explore medication options, our psychiatric providers will perform a comprehensive evaluation to determine what medication will be the best fit for you.
Q: How do I know if I or someone I know needs behavioral health treatment?
A: Recognizing the need for behavioral health treatment often begins with observing changes in behavior, mood, or daily functioning that persist or worsen over time. Symptoms might include excessive sadness or worry, extreme mood changes, confusion, withdrawal from social activities, changes in sleeping or eating habits, or the use of substances to cope with daily challenges. However, a definitive diagnosis should always be made by a qualified healthcare professional
Q: Do you offer in-person care for behavioral health services?
A: At Optima, our behavioral health program operates virtually, making it convenient for you to receive care via telehealth. We do not offer in-person services.
Q: What are your hours of operation?
A: Our department is open Monday- Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm.
Q: I’m having thoughts of hurting myself or someone else. What should I do?
A: If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, self-harm, or hurting someone else, you should seek emergency services immediately. You can call the national suicide crisis prevention line at 988.
Q: What is the difference between a behavioral health care manager and a therapist?
A: A behavioral health care manager is not a licensed professional, they are behavioral health specialists. They can provide brief psychotherapy interventions such as developing healthy coping skills, creating healthy habits, psychoeducation, and processing daily stressors you may have. Their main job role is to collaborate with patients, their primary care provider, and their psychiatric provider to develop comprehensive treatment plans. They also coordinate care between you and your psychiatric provider, making it easy to schedule an appointment, get a refill, etc. A therapist is a licensed counselor that provides direct therapeutic interventions to help you gain skills and understand why you do the things you do. Your care manager can assist with getting you counseling services.
Q: What mental health conditions is Optima unable to treat?
A: Because we operate virtually, it would be unethical to provide services to certain mental health conditions. Some conditions require a higher level of care, which would require in-person services. We are unable to treat patients who are SMI (serious mental illness), those that suffer from a severe psychiatric condition such as schizophrenia, patients who are an imminent risk of harm to themselves or others, substance use disorders, neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, and certain intellectual disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder. We are also unable to treat minors
Take Charge of Your Weight and Health
You don’t have to face weight management alone. Optima Medical is here to help you every step of the way. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and discover how our weight management services can help you live a healthier, more confident life.
