Is Medical Weight Management Right for You?
Medical weight management may be helpful for individuals who:
Clients often seek this treatment for
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• Have struggled with weight despite lifestyle changes
• Want physician-guided support for weight loss
• Are interested in medications such as semaglutide or tirzepatide
• Want to improve metabolic health and long-term wellness
Approaches
Medication can be an effective tool for some patients, but long-term success often depends on sustainable lifestyle changes. Ellen works closely with patients to develop a personalized plan that supports lasting results.
Care may include:
- Medical evaluation and individualized treatment planning
- Guidance on nutrition and dietary habits
- Lifestyle and behavior support
- Use of medications such as semaglutide or tirzepatide when appropriate
- Ongoing monitoring and adjustments to support long-term health
Food as Medicine
Feel better, look better, live better
Diet is key to longevity and feeling better every day. The foods we eat play an important role in supporting energy, metabolic health, and long-term wellness. Through her training in nutrition and lifestyle medicine, Ellen helps patients develop sustainable habits that nourish the body and support healthy weight management. Her approach focuses on practical, evidence-based strategies that promote lasting health rather than short-term diets.
Training in Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine
In addition to her clinical background as a nurse practitioner, Ellen has pursued advanced education in nutrition and lifestyle medicine. She completed nutrition certification through eCornell and holds certification through the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies.
This additional training reflects her commitment to helping patients improve their health through evidence-based nutrition, lifestyle changes, and medically guided care.