Healthy Weight Clinic

Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals: Your Journey to a Healthier You

Welcome to our Healthy Weight Clinic dedicated to weight loss—a journey that countless individuals embark on to improve their overall health and well-being. We understand the impact excess weight can have on physical and mental health. Our clinic is here to provide you with personalized, supportive treatments and steps to address weight loss, helping you regain your health and achieve your weight management goals.

Understanding Weight Loss

Weight loss is a common goal for many individuals, especially those looking to improve their health and reduce the risk of various medical conditions. It involves reducing excess body fat and achieving a weight that they feel comfortable at, through sustainable lifestyle changes. While weight loss can vary depending on individual circumstances, it is essential to approach it with a comprehensive understanding of its underlying causes and contributing factors.

The Importance of Treating Excess Weight

At iHealth our goal is to work with you to improve your sense of health and fitness, excess weight in some individuals can interfere with their health.  Here, our goal with weight loss is in supporting physical health, mental well-being, and self-confidence. Carrying excess weight can increase the risk of chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and joint problems, among others. By addressing weight loss, we aim to help you improve your overall health and enhance your quality of life through improved fitness and energy.

Our Approach and Treatment Options

At our clinic, we take a holistic approach to weight loss, focusing on personalized, evidence-based strategies to help you achieve your goals. We offer consultations with our specialist GP—a qualified healthcare professional dedicated to addressing your specific concerns.  We employ a team-based approach with allied health professionals to help with your journey, including dieticians, counsellors, and exercise physiologists.

Comprehensive Assessment:

During your consultation, our specialist GP will conduct a thorough evaluation of your medical history, lifestyle habits, and any underlying conditions that may contribute to excess weight. This assessment allows us to tailor a personalised treatment plan based on your unique needs.

Lifestyle Modifications:

As a team we provide guidance on sustainable lifestyle modifications, including dietary changes, physical activity recommendations, and behaviour modification techniques.  We work to identify and address potential underlying mental health conditions that can contribute to yo-yo weight loss patterns. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and tools to make long-term, positive changes that support weight loss and overall well-being.

Multidisciplinary Care:

Our clinic consists of a team of healthcare professionals with expertise in various disciplines, including primary care specialists, clinical pharmacist, geriatric trained nurses, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, nutrition, and psychology. Together, we work collaboratively to provide you with personalized care plans tailored to your unique needs and goals.

 

Medical Interventions:

Depending on your specific circumstances, we may recommend medical interventions to support your weight loss journey. This may include prescription medications or other evidence-based approaches. Our treatments are always tailored to your individual needs and monitored closely by our healthcare professionals.

Ongoing Support:

We believe in the power of ongoing support and accountability. Our clinic provides regular follow-up appointments, either in person or via telehealth, to track your progress, adjust your treatment plan if needed, and provide guidance and motivation along the way. We are committed to being with you every step of your weight loss journey.

Ethical and Doctor-Driven Service

We are proud to provide an ethical and doctor-driven service, where you have the opportunity to speak directly with a specialist GP. Our team of healthcare professionals is committed to working together to deliver personalized care and ensuring your treatment plan aligns with your individual goals and preferences.

Take the first step towards a healthier, more confident you. Contact us today to schedule a consultation or telehealth appointment. We are dedicated to supporting you throughout your weight loss journey with our evidence-based approach and compassionate care.

 

Coordinated Care

We work closely with your primary care physician to ensure comprehensive and seamless healthcare. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to provide you with personalized care plans, ongoing support, and effective management of your overall health.

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Who Runs Our Healthy Weight Clinic?

Specialist Weight Loss GPs & Nurses

Exercise Physiologist

Dietician

Clinical Pharmacist

Psychologists, Counsellor & Health Coach

 

Consult 1

Nurse consult – review of patient questionnaire, clinical observations and patient education.

Consult 2

Specialist GP consult clinical assessment, examination and plan. Referral for appropriate tests and allied health input.

Allied health assessment and management

Consultations with specialist allied health including  dietitian, health counsellor and exercise physiologist.

Consult 3

Specialist GP review of all your tests, allied health consults,  progress and refinement of your ongoing weight loss plan.

Ongoing reviews with GP, nurse and allied health as planned.

Let us support you to achieve your healthy weight

 

We would love to support you to live your best life

We firmly believe that with our multidisciplinary approach and personalized care, you can achieve a healthy weight. Our compassionate team is dedicated to supporting you every step of the way, ensuring that you receive the comprehensive care you deserve.

Why don’t you schedule an appointment to explore how our multidisciplinary approach can benefit you on your health journey. Together, we can develop a care plan that empowers you to live life to the fullest.

Fees

Our clinic has been set up to support you.   All of our health professionals are committed to supporting you and have done extra training to do so.

Enrolment Fee

$100 every 3 months – this covers your education materials and a nurse consultation.

Nurse Consult:

Up to 30 minutes $50 per consult

Up to 60 minutes $100 per consult

GP Specialist:

Initial consultation 40 min + ECG $365 Medicare rebate $117.40

Up to 30 minutes $240 per consult. Medicare rebate: $79.70

Allied Health Fees:

These fees are per visit, and those patients with a care plan may access Medicare rebates

Investigations:

Most pathology companies bulk bill the tests we request.  Occasionally, some tests may have an out of pocket cost.

We look forward to serving you and helping you achieve optimal health and well-being.

Merry Christmas

Our Updated Holiday Hours

We are closed from Saturday 24th – 27th December 2022

28-30th December 2022: Open for on the day appointments from 9am until 1pm
Saturday 31st December 2022: Open 9am until 12pm
Monday 2nd January 2023: Closed

Open for usual hours from Tuesday 3rd January 2023.

For urgent care outside of our opening times, please
call the National Home Doctor Service on 13 74 25.
Thank you and happy holidays!