Weight loss should be about more than the number on the scale.
Metabolism • Insulin resistance • Hormones • Nutrition • Body composition
When weight won’t budge despite your best efforts, there may be more to the story. Root Health takes a comprehensive approach to medical weight loss—looking at metabolic health, hormones, nutrition, lifestyle and other factors that may be making weight loss more difficult.
The goal isn’t simply to lose weight. It’s to understand what your body needs to lose it—and maintain it.
Why weight loss can feel so difficult
Weight is influenced by much more than calories. We look at the underlying factors that can affect how your body stores fat, regulates appetite and responds to your efforts.
Metabolic health
Insulin resistance • glucose patterns • metabolic health
Sleep & stress
Sleep quality • stress response • recovery • energy
Hormones
Thyroid • cortisol • estrogen • progesterone • testosterone
Gut health
Digestion • inflammation • microbiome • nutrient absorption
Nutrition
Protein intake • nutrient status • food patterns • cravings
Movement & Habits
Activity • strength • muscle mass • daily habits • recovery
Getting to the root of what’s making weight loss difficult
Instead of simply telling you to eat less and move more, we look for the underlying factors that may be working against you—then build your plan around what we find.
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Identify metabolic, hormonal, thyroid, nutrient and inflammatory patterns that may be contributing.
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Nutrition strategies based on your metabolism, health needs, lifestyle and goals.
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Prescription weight-loss medications may be used when appropriate, alongside support for the underlying factors affecting your progress.
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How your weight loss journey begins
1. Start with your deep dive
We review your health history, weight journey, symptoms, previous approaches, lifestyle, goals and existing labs.
2. Look for what’s driving it
We evaluate metabolic, hormonal, thyroid, nutritional and lifestyle factors that may be making weight loss more difficult.
3. Build your personalized plan
Your plan may include nutrition, lifestyle strategies, supplements and prescription medication when appropriate, with ongoing monitoring and adjustments.
Ready to understand what’s been holding you back?
Your medical weight loss journey starts with a comprehensive Initial Deep Dive to understand your health, metabolism, weight history and the factors that may be making progress difficult.
Not sure if medical weight loss is the right place to start?
Book a free discovery call →