Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I cook my own food?
A. Yes, you can cook your own meals based on a diet plan but we also offer our popular Physicians Fast Meal Replacement program for those who want to lose weight quick and/or don’t have time to prepare in advance.

Q. How do you determine which program will work best for me?
A. We will determine the proper program for you based on a variety of factors including your BMI, lifestyle and overall health. Also we take into consideration any medications you are on that may affect your results. Last, we want you to be comfortable with the program so that you stay on it and we base our final decision on how aggressive you want to be with your weight loss. An important point to make is that if you find that the chosen plan has limitations you are not happy with, we can always switch to another program. We offer six different plans, so there is bound to be one you will love.

Q. Does insurance cover the weight loss program?
A. Unfortunately, insurance does not cover diet and weight loss programs.

Q. Are your programs covered by my FLEX spending account or Health Savings Account (HSA)?
A. Yes! In the majority of cases, these accounts will reimburse 100% of our services. We can provide you with all necessary documentation to use your HSA..

Q. How often do I need to come to the center?
A. The more often you come to the center, the more successful you will be. We recommend that you come at least once a week. We offer convenient hours and have multiple locations to service you. We are your coaches and cheerleaders. Your success is very important to us and we know that it’s hard to do it on your own. We are here to support and guide you.

Q?. I have lost weight before and afterwards, put the weight right back on again. Will that happen with your program?
A. We provide you with long-term weight management after you have lost weight in the weight loss program. We help to gradually increase your food intake to the correct amount your body needs to remain at your goal weight. Then we teach you how to stay at this level. We will continue to monitor and support you as you need especially through your first holiday season and summer vacations. Many of our clients continue to use our products during weight management as they find them to be a satisfying complement to their regular eating.

Q. Can I get started right away or do I need to make some changes first?
A. You can start right away! If you have recent blood work we can use that to help alleviate any medical costs. Call now and have our receptionist book your free consultation this week:

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*Each patient’s experience is unique based on medical conditions and body composition, as each patient’s body is different. The amount of weight loss may vary based on these and other variables such as program adherence and metabolic factors.