Medical Weight Loss

What Is Medical Weight Loss?

Medical weight loss means you’re not doing this alone or guessing your way through it.

Instead of another diet or program, we look at what’s going on with your body, your health, and your day-to-day life. That can include things like hormones, medications, stress, sleep, and habits. We also talk honestly about what you’ve tried before…and why it may not have worked.

There’s no “right” plan here. We build something that feels doable and adjust it as life happens.

When It Helps to Have Medical Support

A lot of patients come to us after putting in real effort and still feeling stuck.

Medical weight loss can be helpful if:

• You’ve tried changing how you eat and move, but nothing seems to stick
• Weight gain showed up after a medication change, pregnancy, or health issue
• Diet plans feel overwhelming or unrealistic
• You want clear guidance and someone to check in with along the way

For many people, having a medical team involved takes a lot of the frustration out of the process.

What to Expect at Balance Medical

Your first visit isn’t about being told what to do. It’s about talking through what’s been going on and what you want to change.

We’ll review your health history, ask the right questions, and walk through your options together. From there, your plan may change over time…and that’s normal. We’ll check in, make adjustments, and help you keep moving forward.

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress that actually fits your life.

What Your Plan Might Include

There’s no one checklist everyone follows. Some patients focus mostly on food and movement. Others benefit from medication or extra support. We’ll help you sort through the options and decide what makes sense for you.

A Closer Look at Your Options

Here’s a closer look at the services we offer at Balance Medical as part of a medical weight loss plan. Not every option is right for every patient, and not every plan includes medication. We’ll help you decide what makes sense for you.

Nutrition Support

Real-life guidance around food that feels doable. No extreme rules, no “you can never eat this again” energy.

Movement and Exercise

Support that fits your body and your schedule. We’re not talking boot camps here…just movement you can realistically keep up with.

Oral Medications

For some patients, oral medications can help support weight loss. We’ll talk through how they work, possible side effects, and whether they’re worth considering for you.

Injectable Medications

Injectable options may be helpful for certain patients. We’ll explain how they work, when they make sense, and when they don’t. No pressure, no shortcuts.

Accountability Coaching

Regular check-ins to help you stay focused, work through bumps in the road, and adjust things when life gets busy.

Bariatric Surgery Coordination

If surgery is something you’re thinking about, we can help with education, referrals, and care coordination before and after the procedure.

Is Medical Weight Loss Right for You?

This approach may be a good fit if you:

• Want clear, honest guidance
• Prefer a realistic, step-by-step approach
• Like having support and follow-up
• Want to understand your options before deciding

If you’re even a little curious, that’s usually a good place to start.

Why Choose Balance Medical?

Weight loss is personal, and it can be complicated. Our job is to help make it feel clearer, more manageable, and less overwhelming.

At Balance Medical, you’ll find:

• Physician-led care
• Honest conversations
• Individualized plans
• A team that listens and adjusts as needed

Dr. Rhonda Schafer-McLean and the Balance Medical team are known for being approachable, thorough, and easy to talk to. We’ll answer your questions, explain things in plain language, and help you figure out what feels right.

Ready to Talk It Through?

If you’re thinking about medical weight loss and want help sorting through your options, we’re here.

Schedule a visit with Balance Medical to start the conversation and see what might work for you.