Quick Overview
Medical weight loss gives you the tools to lose excess weight and keep it off for a lifetime. Wellness by Design provides patient-focused weight loss plans emphasizing diet and lifestyle changes. Victor Zuniga, MD, and his experienced team also prescribe medications like GLP-1inhibitors that boost your metabolism to burn fat more efficiently. Call the Shelby, North Carolina, office today to schedule a medical weight loss consultation or book an appointment online.
Medical weight loss provides physician-supervised support to help you achieve an ideal body weight and reduce your risk factors for obesity-related diseases.
The personalized weight loss programs Wellness by Design offers can address challenges that make weight loss difficult. Dr. Zuniga has a variety of strategies available, to jumpstart your metabolism and help you burn fat more efficiently.
Monthly follow-up visits are recommended to help ensure your weight loss progress remains safe, effective, and supported by ongoing medical guidance. Dr. Zuniga and his team continue to help you build sustainable diet and exercise habits that support long-term weight loss and overall health.
Dr. Zuniga starts with a comprehensive physical exam and may order lab work to better understand your overall wellness. He and his team use this information to design a customized weight loss program tailored to your age, health status, personal preferences, and weight loss goals.
Your weight contributes to many aspects of your overall health. Excess body fat puts pressure on your internal organs, joints, nerves, and blood vessels.
Over time, the increased pressure can cause the premature breakdown of bones and tissues, leading to:
Schedule a medical weight loss consultation at Wellness by Design if you're overweight or obese but can’t lose weight on your own. You can also benefit from medical weight loss if you have or are at high risk for weight-related chronic diseases.
Dr. Zuniga completes a physical exam and may order blood work to assess your wellness. He and his team create a custom weight loss program that considers your age, existing health, personal preferences, and weight loss goals.
Dr. Zuniga utilizes GLP-1 peptides and other supportive therapies into your weight loss plan to help reduce body fat, preserve lean muscle mass, and support a healthier metabolism. These injectable treatments work by mimicking natural gut hormones that help regulate blood sugar, promote fullness after meals, and reduce cravings. When paired with nutrition guidance and lifestyle changes, they can support safe, steady, and sustainable weight loss.
Additional in-office services, including peptide therapy and intravenous (IV) metabolic therapy, may also be recommended to enhance energy, support recovery, and optimize overall wellness throughout your weight loss journey.
