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Functional Weight Loss  

Bio-Energy Testing (BET)

If you’ve tried everything to lose weight and nothing seems to work, you’re not alone. At Health by Design MD, we know lasting weight loss is not about willpower—it’s about finding the root causes that hold your body back. Hormones, inflammation, food sensitivities, stress, and metabolism all play a role.
That’s why our weight loss program combines modern tools, functional medicine testing, and personalized care to help you lose weight safely and keep it off.

Our Functional Weight Loss Approach

  • GLP-1 medications like tirzepatide and semaglutide are some of the most effective tools available for weight management today. These medications help regulate appetite, stabilize blood sugar, and support fat loss. At Health by Design MD, we pair GLP-1 therapy with nutrition, lifestyle coaching, and functional testing so you can achieve results that are both safe and sustainable.

  • Our nutrition expert, Dr. Ellie Reidt, will guide you through a customized plan that emphasizes nutrient-dense whole foods, not fad diets. Her approach ensures changes that fit your lifestyle and set you up for long-term success.

  • Weight loss is more than food—it’s sleep, stress, movement, and mindset. Our team helps you address every area of health so your results last.

  • We use advanced technology and functional testing to understand your metabolism and track progress:
    ● Stelo by Dexcom CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor): Track how your body responds to food in real time. By monitoring glucose patterns, we can uncover hidden blood sugar spikes, identify food triggers, and design a diet that works with your metabolism instead of against it.
    ● Bio-Energy Bike Test: Learn whether your body is primarily burning sugar or fat for fuel. This insight helps us tailor nutrition and exercise to shift your metabolism toward fat-burning.
    ● InBody Composition Scanning: Go beyond BMI. Our InBody system measures muscle mass, body fat percentage, water balance, and more—so you can see exactly how your body is changing and celebrate progress that a scale alone can’t show.
    ● Advanced Testing: We screen for food sensitivities, hormone imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, and other hidden root causes that may be blocking your weight loss.
    Together, these tools allow us to personalize your program and give you the best chance for success.

  • ● Root-cause approach: We don’t just focus on the scale—we address the underlying reasons for weight gain.
    ● Multiple tools for success: From GLP-1 therapy with tirzepatide and semaglutide to CGMs, InBody scans, and functional testing, we use every resource available to help you succeed.
    ● Accountability & support: Our team works alongside you, adjusting your plan as your body changes and celebrating each milestone.
    ● Safe & sustainable: Our goal is not quick fixes—it’s lifelong health and weight management.

Bio-Energy Testing

Ready to start your weight loss journey?

Make an appointment today and discover how our toolbox of functional medicine solutions—including GLP-1 therapies like tirzepatide and semaglutide—can help you achieve your goals and keep the weight off in a healthy way.

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