Medical Weight Loss

Nearly three-fourths of adults in the United States carry excess body weight, which increases their risk of physical and mental health problems. At Ione Medical in Santa Fe, New Mexico, skilled nurse practitioner Rebecca Fredman, CNP, AGNP-C offers medical weight loss solutions to adults desiring to reach their ideal weights. If you are interested in starting a medical weight loss program, or learning more about what Ione Medical has to offer, please use our online booking system to schedule a consultation today.

What is medical weight loss?

Medical weight loss is an approach to weight management that includes working with a qualified medical provider. There is no one-size-fits-all program for medical weight loss. Your weight loss program should be customized according to your needs. However, a reputable medical weight loss program should include the following:

• Nutrition Therapy
• Physical Activity
• Behavioral Modification
• Medical Interventions

Nutrition Therapy involves developing a food plan that will create a calorie deficit (a “negative” calorie budget) that is customized to suit a patient’s needs and preference. 

Physical Activity consists of exercise and increased movement to enable the body to metabolize more efficiently. Building lean muscle mass with strength training contributes to fat burning and is important for weight loss and weight maintenance. 

Behavior Modification consists of learning strategies to explore the habits contributing to weight gain, overweight, and obesity. 

Medical Interventions can include the use of medication, surgery, or procedures. Patients should have access to evidence based medical interventions as part of a weight loss program. 

What makes Ione Medical’s approach different from other weight loss programs I’ve tried in the past?

At Ione Medical, you can expect to develop an ongoing partnership with a qualified medical provider who will take the time to listen and help. Rebecca Fredman, CNP, AGNP-C, is a board-certified adult & gerontology nurse practitioner and an active member of the Obesity Medicine Association. Her goal as a provider is to partner with patients, and support individuals throughout the weight loss and weight maintenance processes. 

Does Ione Medical offer injectable GLP-1 weight loss medications?

Yes, Ione Medical utilizes both semaglutide (marketed as Ozempic© and Wegovy©) and tirzepatide (marketed as Mounjaro© and Zepbound©) for medical weight loss when appropriate, in addition to a comprehensive program including nutrition therapy, exercise, and behavioral modification. These medications support weight loss by delaying digestive processes, which makes you feel fuller and less hungry. If you are unable to use a GLP 1 medication, Ione Medical offers other medication options as well. 

If you would like to learn more about Ione Medical’s approach to Medical Weight Loss, please request a consultation using our online booking feature today.