WEIGHT MANAGEMENT CONSULTATION
A Holistic Approach to Lasting Weight Loss
At You by Dr Shauna Watts, we understand that weight management is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Our weight management consultations provide a comprehensive, personalised approach that addresses your unique needs, offering both lifestyle modifications and medical weight loss solutions to help you achieve sustainable results.
Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for overall well-being. Excess weight can lead to a variety of health complications, including heart disease, diabetes, and joint pain. At our clinic, we focus on more than just the number on the scale—we assess your overall health and body composition using advanced tools like the DEXA Body Scan. This cutting-edge technology provides detailed insights into your fat mass, muscle mass, and bone density, offering a much clearer picture of your overall health and risk factors.
By taking a holistic and science-backed approach, we help you understand how weight affects your body and create a personalised plan that promotes long-term health, empowering you to achieve your goals with confidence and clarity.
WHAT TO EXPECT
During your weight management consultation, we will
A weight management consultation is your first step towards a healthier lifestyle. Here’s what you can expect:
1. Comprehensive Assessment
We’ll begin by discussing your medical history, lifestyle, eating habits, and exercise routines. To gain a detailed understanding of your body composition, we use a DEXA Body Scan. This advanced scan provides precise insights into your fat mass, muscle mass, and bone density, giving us a clearer picture of your overall health.
2. Identifying Goals
Whether your goal is to lose weight, maintain your current weight, or address specific health issues like weight gain during menopause, we’ll help you set realistic and achievable targets.
3. Personalised Plan
Based on your consultation, we’ll create a personalised weight loss plan that may include dietary changes, exercise routines, and if needed, medical weight loss programs such as Ozempic for weight loss.
4. Non-Surgical Treatments
For those dealing with stubborn fat, we also offer non-surgical fat reduction treatments like truSculpt to complement your weight loss journey.
Why Choose Dr Shauna Watts for Weight Management?
Our approach to weight management is grounded in the latest medical research and best practices. We help you understand the factors that impact weight gain and weight loss, such as metabolism, hormonal changes (especially during menopause), and the role of nutrition and exercise.
DEXA Body Scans
Instead of relying on BMI alone, which doesn’t provide a complete picture of your health, we use DEXA Body Scans to give a far more accurate and detailed analysis of your body composition. DEXA scans measure not only your weight but also your fat mass, muscle mass, and bone density. This comprehensive insight helps us tailor a personalised weight management plan that considers the factors that matter most to your overall health.
Metabolism and Age
As we age, our metabolism naturally slows, making it harder to lose weight. This is especially true for women going through menopause. We help you understand how to manage these changes through lifestyle adjustments and treatments.
The Role of Medical Weight Loss
For some individuals, lifestyle changes alone may not be enough to achieve significant weight loss. Medical weight loss programs, including medications that provide an additional layer of support for those struggling to manage weight through diet and exercise alone.
Expertise You Can Trust
Dr Shauna and Peter bring extensive qualifications in lifestyle medicine, each with over 20 years of clinical experience, and a specialised focus on obesity management to their practice. With a long history as general practitioners, they combine years of experience with a compassionate approach to prescribing weight management medications when appropriate. Their deep understanding of the complexities surrounding weight gain allows them to develop safe, effective, and tailored solutions for each individual.
Nutrition Plans
The clinic also collaborates with affiliated dietitians, ensuring patients receive comprehensive, ongoing supervision and expert guidance. By integrating medical, nutritional, and lifestyle strategies, the team at You by Dr Shauna Watts ensures patients are supported every step of the way, achieving safe, sustainable, and long-lasting results.
Take the First Step Today
Our weight management consultations provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to achieve long-lasting weight loss. Whether you’re looking for lifestyle changes, medical support, or non-surgical treatments, our team will guide you every step of the way.
Book your consultation today and start your journey towards better health and well-being.
FAQs – Weight Management Consultations
What is a weight management consultation?
A weight management consultation is an in-depth assessment of your current health, lifestyle, and weight, designed to create a personalised plan that supports healthy weight loss and long-term wellness.
How Does a DEXA Body Scan Help with Weight Management?
A DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) body scan is a powerful tool for weight management, offering far more insight than traditional methods like BMI. This advanced scan provides a detailed analysis of your body composition, breaking it down into fat mass, muscle mass, and bone density.
Which is better for weight management: BMI or a DEXA scan?
While BMI is a simple tool for estimating whether your weight is in a “healthy” range based on your height, it doesn’t account for factors like muscle mass, fat distribution, or bone density, which can make it inaccurate for many people. A DEXA scan, on the other hand, provides a detailed analysis of your body composition, including fat mass, muscle mass, and bone density. This makes it far superior for weight management, as it gives a clearer picture of your overall health and allows for a personalised, data-driven approach to achieving your goals.
What are non-surgical fat reduction treatments?
We offer fat dissolving treatments and other non-surgical options to target stubborn fat in areas like the abdomen, thighs, or chin, complementing your weight loss plan.
Can weight management consultations help with weight gain during menopause?
Yes. We offer specialised plans for women experiencing weight gain during menopause, addressing hormonal changes and metabolism shifts with tailored diet, exercise, and medical solutions.
How do medical weight loss programs work?
Medical weight loss programs combine medication, nutritional guidance, and exercise to help individuals lose weight effectively and safely. We may recommend treatments like Ozempic to support your goals.